Rate My Professor Barbara Albury

Barbara Albury is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Theatre Studies at the University of New England, located in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. She has been affiliated with the university's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, contributing to the Theatre Studies program within the Department of Creative Arts and Communication. In 2007, she was listed as an MA holder and assistant professor at the University of New England in the program for an international conference on family and work harmonization. Student evaluations on academic rating platforms indicate high satisfaction with her teaching, averaging 4.50 out of 5 from four reviews in early 2025. Reviewers noted that she makes learning exciting and meaningful, brings enthusiasm and expertise to her classes, creates collaborative and inclusive learning spaces, and inspires growth and curiosity in every student.

Albury has actively participated in university theatre productions, demonstrating practical expertise in the field. She served as Producer for the University of New England production of Macbeth, performed at the Boiler House Carpark in Armidale from March 6 to March 15, 2003. She also directed Away, staged at Booloominbah Lawns in Armidale on February 28. Other contributions include involvement in productions such as Brer Rabbit and the Magic Lolly Cave at the UNE Arts Theatre in 1986. Locally, scenes from one of her plays were acted out at the Dangarsleigh Hall AGM meeting, as documented in the Armidale District Historical Society newsletter. As the wife of Professor William Randall Albury, former Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of New England, she has been embedded in the Armidale academic community since at least the early 2000s. Her work aligns with UNE Theatre Studies' focus on the intersection of live performance and digital media, scholarly research, and practical theatre-making.