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4.08/20/2025

Encourages students to think outside the box.

4.05/21/2025

Helps students see the bigger picture.

5.03/31/2025

Always approachable and easy to talk to.

4.02/27/2025

A role model for academic excellence.

5.02/4/2025

Great Professor!

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About Phil

Emeritus Professor Phil Foreman of the University of Newcastle, College of Human and Social Futures, has a distinguished career in education. He holds a PhD from Macquarie University, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Education, and Master of Letters from the University of New England. Foreman was Director of the University of Newcastle Special Education Centre from 1986 to 1999, developing its research profile with major grants. He served as Dean of Students for four years during that period, Dean of Education until 2008, Chair of the NSW Institute of Teachers from 2007 to 2013, Head of Department, Head of Division, Head of School, and Acting Pro Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning). He chaired the NSW Initial Teacher Education Committee, accrediting all teacher education programs in NSW, and was instrumental in linking the university with the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, establishing the Renwick Centre.