Stewart Riddle is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His research examines the democratisation of schooling systems, increasing access and equity in education and how schooling can respond to critical social issues in complex contemporary times.

Andrew Hickey is a Professor in Communications in the School of Humanities and Communication at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His research is focused on the socio-cultural dimensions of education and learning, and the relational dynamics that influence how individuals learn and engage in the social dimensions of schooling.