Darren Powell

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Formerly a primary school teacher, Darren is now an Associate Professor in Health Education in the Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau.

His research is primarily focused on the interconnections between public health and public education. This includes research projects on: the ‘war on childhood obesity'; the commercialisation of mental health education; the privatisation and corporatisation of public education; and health and physical education policies and practices. Darren has published a book ('Schools, corporations and the war on childhood obesity: How corporate philanthropy shapes public health and education') and number of articles and chapters about these research topics, and regularly presents at international and national conferences.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Associate Professor, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau

Education

  • 2015 
    Charles Sturt University, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2011 
    University of Auckland, Master of Education (First Class Honours)
  • 2010 
    University of Auckland, Postgraduate Diploma in Education (with Distinction)

Honours

University of Auckland Research Impact Award (2024), University of Auckland Early Career Research Excellence (2018); Faculty of Education and Social Work Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award (2018); Charles Sturt University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2011).

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  • Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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