Dr. Allison Creed is a Lecturer and Curriculum Designer at the University of Melbourne and performs applied research in the field of Cognitive Linguistics. With a strong academic and research background, her research is focused on metaphorical language in communication and education in the fields of wine, career, and Higher Education. Her work appears in international publications including Terminology: International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Issues in Specialized Communication, Journal of Food Science, and Palgrave Macmillan's Management and Marketing of Wine Tourism Business.

> I have a consuming curiosity with the fascinating interplay of language, culture, and communication in the age of AI and a perchant for decent wine, good food, and dry humour.

Experience

  • 2018–present
    Lecturer & Curriculum Designer, University of Melbourne

Education

  • 2021 
    Swinburne University, Graduate Certificate of Organisational Coaching
  • 2016 
    University of Southern Queensland, PhD / Cognitive Linguistics
  • 2012 
    University of Southern Queensland, Master of Education
  • 2012 
    University of Southern Queensland, Master of Learning and Development
  • 2010 
    Central Queensland University, Bachelor of Learning Design
  • 1987 
    Roseworthy Agricultural College, Associate Diploma of Wine (Marketing)

Grants and Contracts

  • 2017
    The Australian Graduate Employability Scale (AGRADES)
    Role:
    Post Graduate Research Fellow
    Funding Source:
    Graduate Careers Australia

Contact Allison for

  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision