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Marijke Bassani


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Doctoral Research in Race and Gender
UC Berkeley and University of Hawaii
2020 Roberta Sykes Scholarship
2017 ​Aurora Study Tour


Marijke is a Lama Lama and Binthi Warra woman from Cooktown, Cape York in Far North Queensland.  As a Roberta Sykes Scholar, Marijke is undertaking doctoral research in race and gender at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Hawaii.  She has also received a AAA-Aurora Indigenous Scholarship.

Marijke completed a Master of Laws (International Law) from the University of New South Wales, in 2017.  She has also completed a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Politics and Government from Griffith University in 2013.  She has been awarded a host of scholarships and awards, including receiving the Masters Excellence Award at UNSW. 

She has practiced as a Solicitor in Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Personal and Property Liability and Native Title. 


Articles

​Cape York Leaders Program - Graduation 2013 - Marijke Bassani

Cape York Leaders Program - Marijke Bassani, Tertiary Student
Preconceived ideas I had about Oxford related to its 12th century charm, prestigious grounds and reputation for excellence.  The visit [on Study Tour] confirmed what I already believed but also made me realise (after meetings with academics and students) that at the end of the day it is just a university like any other in the world with flaws and faults.  Being made aware of these imperfections made Oxford more appealing in a way. 

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