Professor Ruth Wallace

Professor Ruth Wallace is the interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor of First Nations Leadership at Charles Darwin University. 

Ruth is a leader in Indigenous education with specialised expertise in education policy and systems in regional and remote areas. She has a special interest in understanding the role of Aboriginal knowledge in education and how particular strengths can be used to improve student success. 

Her research has spanned workforce development and learning pathways in urban and remote areas of the Northern Territory. 

Ruth’s career has enabled her to focus on building and maintaining high-profile national and international partnerships with institutions and the government. Through these connections, Ruth is passionate about advocating for marginalised learners, developing effective learning and workforce development pathways, particularly through remote-based enterprises.