2014-2017, Stellenbosch University, PhD in Political Science; 2010-2011, Stellenbosch University, Masters in International Studies; 2009, Stellenbosch University, Honours degree in Political Science; 2005-2008, Stellenbosch University , BA in International Studies; 

2011-2016, Centre for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University, Research Analyst; 2009-2011, Centre for Chinese Studies , Research Assistant; 

In 2017 I completed my PhD in Political Science at Stellenbosch University. Title of dissertation: A comparative study of the role of environmental NGOs in China and South Africa in conservation policy 

Scholarships awards:

2013-2016 National Research Foundation Innovation Doctoral Scholarship

2017-2019 National Research Foundation Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship

Peer-reviewed published articles:

2016. Tukic, N. Burgess, M. Chinas role in Africa's water sector: mapping the terrain. Waterlines 35 (1).

Books and book chapters:

2013. Grimm, S. / Burgess, M: “Greening Chinese-African Relations?”, In: Li, X. / Farah, A.O. (eds.): China-

Africa Relations in an Era of Great Transformations. Farnham: Ashgate Publishers. pp. 71-86.

Non peer-reviewed articles: 

2012. Burgess, M. The Challenge in Conservation of Biodiversity: Regulation of National Parks in China and South Africa in Comparison. Discussion Paper, Centre for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University

2015. Burgess, M and Esterhuyse, H. Preparing for FOCAC VI: China-South Africa co-operation in conservation and renewable energy, Centre for Chinese Studies, Policy Briefing No. 4 

2015. Burgess, M and Esterhuyse, H. Raising the bar on sustainable development: Renewable energy and environmental standards in FOCAC VI, Centre for Chinese Studies Policy Briefing No. 7