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Postgraduate StudyInterested in postgraduate study in the areas of Freedom of Information, Ombudsman, Media Law Comparative Administrative Law, or multi-disclipinary coverage of these topics? To discuss potential topics contact Rick Snell or look at the Postgraduate Research page. To find out about applications and funding click here. Consultancy Rick Snell has been used as a consultant on a number of projects. He can be hired individually or through UTAS Commercialisation Unit the commercial arm of the University of Tasmania. He has recently completed a 7 week consultancy in Cambodia with USAID and PACT Cambodia.See US Embassy write up and story in UTAS Law Alumni News . TeachingRick has been invited to teach courses or present lectures and workshops at a number of Law Schools, Journalism and Political Science courses in various countries. He loves to teach and is regarded as a thought provoking, enthustiastic and challenging teacher. He has been recognisied nationally twice for his excellence in teaching. For more teaching resources and information, click here. Other ActivitiesRick and his family have been operating a book stall at Hobart's famous Salamanca Market on Saturdays for the past 21 years. Visit us at Stall 145 when visting Hobart. For the past 4 years the family have also sold books on eBay under the selling ID of Riding_Squeek Books - check out our great range of books. Stay tuned in the coming months for the introduction of online book sales! |
Postgraduate Supervision ProfileRick Snell BA(Hons)/LLB (UTAS), MA (Political Science UTAS) Senior Lecturer in Law Registered University of Tasmania Postgraduate Supervisor for Doctor of Philosophy and Masters of Laws Research and postgraduate supervision interests – Freedom of Information, Ombudsman, Administrative Law, Comparative Administrative Law, Media Law. I am also interested in co-supervising students in multi-disciplinary areas that link with any of the above areas (ie Journalism and FOI, Political Science and Ombudsman etc) Current Postgraduate StudentsWeibing Xiao, a law academic from China who is undertaking a PhD study of FOI in China: An information flow analysis. Thesis with examiners. Tom Baxter, a UTAS academic who is undertaking a PhD study "An Examination of Exemptions From The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)" Rhys Stubbs, "Incremental Democratisation and the Diffusion of Information Rights" a PhD study. Valerie Williams " " a PhD study. Right to Legal Representation for the Mentally Ill Vanessa Diaz Rodriguez commencing Feb 2010. Why have Rick as a supervisor?Rick is recognisied as both an Australian and international expert on Freedom of Information. He has given a large number of invited talks and presentations on FOI, Ombudsman, Comparative Administrative Law and other topics in many countries including Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, South Africa, Malaysia, Philippines, United States, United Kingdom, Mexico and Fiji. Rick has a strong track record in supervising undergraduate research projects and has co-supervised students in Political Science Honours and postgraduate Masters of Journalism units. Rick has been awarded a University of Tasmania Teaching Excellence Award and is regarded as an outstanding teacher who is dedicated to his students and helping them to achieve their best. He received a National Citation for Teaching in 2008. Rick has an extensive network (national and international) of contacts with other academics, public officials and non-government organizations which can facilitate student research projects. Please contact Rick with any questions or just simply to discuss potential research topics or areas. Research HelpI am very willing to help out research students (postgraduate or undergraduate) from other institutions when time permits. Please first look at the resources offered on this site (including interviews) and my articles. I enjoy discussing research ideas, problems or assisting with ideas. If I am too busy or otherwise engaged I will let you know but it does not hurt to inquire. If you can get to Tasmania I am more than happy to spend time with you. I often travel and willing to catch up with researchers, postgraduates and their supervisors while I am on the road. A case study in collaborationRick was introduced to Peter Sebina, a postgraduate student from Botswana studying at University College London in Februray 2005. They had a working lunch at Tufnell Park and promised to keep in touch. During the course of 2005 and 2006 Peter sent several drafts of his thesis to Rick who supplied various feedback(sometimes a little and delayed,sometimes very extensive).In June 2006 Rick again visited Peter in London (with a a set of revisions to the penultimate thesis draft).They presented a joint seminar to the Department of Constitutional Affairs. In Setember 2006 they prepared a joint conference paper which has now been published as an article in the Archives and Manuscripts.
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