Before a career in academiaI worked as a journalist, media advisor to a Federal Minister, broadcaster, strategic communication advisor, freelance writer, broadcaster, and musician. My research interests include all aspects of communication; the public communication of politics and policy; understanding the consequences of emerging technologies on media professionals; the mediatisation of trauma; the history of the media; and the social effects of media and communication policies.

Current research includes focus on media framing, media narratives, and media agenda setting, trauma and technoloogy.

Experience

  • 2005–present
    Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia

Education

  • 2006 
    University of South Australia, PhD
  • 1991 
    Australian Film and Television School, Graduate Diploma in Media
  • 1982 
    University of Adelaide, B.A (Hons - Politics)

Professional Memberships

  • International Association of Media and Communication Research
  • Society for the History of Technology

Research Areas

  • Communications And Media Policy (160503)
  • Communication And Media Studies (2001)
  • Communication Technology And Digital Media Studies (200102)
  • Screen And Media Culture (200212)
  • History Of Ideas (220209)
  • Innovation And Technology Management (150307)
  • Sociology And Social Studies Of Science And Technology (160808)
  • Research, Science And Technology Policy (160511)

Contact Collette for

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