Associate Professor

Kathryn Sturman

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Background

Kathryn Sturman is a political scientist and international relations expert specialising in resource governance. Her research focuses on the geopolitical dynamics shaping the extractive industries, particularly in resource-rich regions of the Global South. Kathryn has led research identifying governance risks associated with the volatile market for critical minerals. She provided embedded evaluation over five years for BHP Foundation’s Natural Resource Governance Program and has developed guidance for the International Council on Mining and Metals. Kathryn has advised seven PhD students and teaches into short courses for CSRM on topics relating to mining standards and regulation, sustainable development leadership and community relations. She is UQ’s board member for the Australia Africa Universities Network.

Availability

Associate Professor Kathryn Sturman is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University

Search Professor Kathryn Sturman’s works on UQ eSpace

44 works between 2003 and 2025
All (44) Book (2) Journal Article (10) Other Outputs (16) Conference Publication (3) Book Chapter (13)

41 - 44 of 44 works

2009

Book Chapter

The use of sanctions by the African Union: peaceful means to peaceful ends?

Sturman, Kathryn (2009). The use of sanctions by the African Union: peaceful means to peaceful ends?. SA Yearbook of International Affairs 2008/09. (pp. 97-109) edited by Tom Wheeler. Johannesburg, South Africa: South African Institute of International Affairs.

The use of sanctions by the African Union: peaceful means to peaceful ends?

2008

Book Chapter

New norms, old boundaries: the African Union's approach to secession and state sovereignty

Sturman, Kathryn (2008). New norms, old boundaries: the African Union's approach to secession and state sovereignty. On the Way to Statehood: Secession and Globalisation. (pp. 67-83) edited by Aleksandar Pavkovic and Peter Radan. Aldershot, United Kingdom: Ashgate.

New norms, old boundaries: the African Union's approach to secession and state sovereignty

2007

Conference Publication

‘New growth on deep roots’ – Pan-African precedents for the African Union

Sturman, Kathryn (2007). ‘New growth on deep roots’ – Pan-African precedents for the African Union. 2nd European Conference on African Studies (ECAS), Leiden, Netherlands, 11-14 July 2007. London, United Kingdom: African Studies in Europe (AEGIS).

‘New growth on deep roots’ – Pan-African precedents for the African Union

2003

Journal Article

Amendment to the African Union's right to intervene: a shift from human security to regime security?

Baimu, Evarist and Sturman, Kathryn (2003). Amendment to the African Union's right to intervene: a shift from human security to regime security?. African Security Review, 12 (2), 37-45. doi: 10.1080/10246029.2003.9627218

Amendment to the African Union's right to intervene: a shift from human security to regime security?

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Optimising future copper production in the NW Mineral Province -Stage 1 scoping
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Civil society participation in energy transition minerals governance: Comparative case studies of lithium development in Africa and Australia
    Australia Africa Universities Network
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Social aspects of MMG Rosebery mine's closure planning: A longitudinal study
    MMG Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Investigating mining participation in multi-stakeholder governance initiatives: Case studies from five jurisdictions
    MMG Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Embedded Program Evaluation: Natural Resource Governance Global Signature Program
    BHP Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Leveraging greater impact of mineral sustainability initiatives: An assessment of monitoring and evaluation practises (002GIZMEP)
    Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Visioning exercise mining sector Peru 2030: Alliances for the dialogue, prevention of social conflicts in the use of natural resources
    United Nations Development Programme
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Development of a navigator for the support of economic diversification in resource-rich countries
    Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Leveraging greater impact of resource governance initiatives: An assessment of interoperability, monitoring and evaluation
    Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Evidence synthesis on the impact of extractives on political settlements and conflict in East Africa
    Department for International Development - East Africa Research Hub
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Engaging the Private Sector for Inclusive Extractive Industries in Africa
    Synergy Global Consulting Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    OECD User guide for stakeholder engagement
    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Opportunities and challenges for local food procurement by mining companies in Southern Africa: case studies from Malawi and Mozambique.
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    QGCEITI - Case study of the potential costs and benefits of EITI implementation for the coal seam gas sector in Queensland, Australia
    QGC Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Fiscal and Non-fiscal Contribution of Mining to Madagascar Economy (WDBMAD)
    World Bank Group
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Pilot Project in Australia
    Commonwealth Department of Industry
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    IM4ASM - Investigating approaches to working with artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Minerals and human development: towards a comparative study of extractive industries as agents of change
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Kathryn Sturman is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS PRINCIPLES IN INTERNATIONAL MINING INVESTMENT LAW

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Justice implications of changes in copper processing in Australia for Australian communities and for Japanese importers

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Community-Smart Consultation & Consent Project (CSCC): Enabling Systemic, Inclusive and Equitable Participation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr John Burton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Transparency in tailings management of nickel mining: a case study of mining community relations in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Joni Parmenter, Professor Deanna Kemp

Completed supervision

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