- Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
Mat is the Geelong-based Lecturer in Middle East Studies for Deakin University. he has taught Middle East politics and International Relations subjects at Deakin and Macquarie University, as well as convening subjects on digital media and journalism at Charles Sturt University.
Mat's PhD thesis examined the use of collaborative online tools for the delivery of International Relations subjects. He has a prior background in journalism, professional writing and media production. He also writes on Game of Thrones and the way that the series portrays Middle Eastern stereotypes.
Experience
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2011–presentLecturer, Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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2007–2010Casual lecturer, Middle Eastern Studies, Deakin University
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2005–2010Casual lecturer, Digital Media, Charles Sturt University
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2008–2010Public Relations Manager, NetComm Limited
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2009–2010Senior Writer, Wanted Digital
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2005–2008Corporate Writer, Sinclair Knight Merz
Education
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2014Monash University, PhD
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2006Macquarie University, Master of International Relations
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1991Charles Sturt University (Mitchell), BA (Communications) Journalism
Research Areas
- Political Science (1606)
- Middle Eastern And African History (210310)
- Creative Arts, Media And Communication Curriculum And Pedagogy (130201)
- Film, Television And Digital Media (1902)
Contact Mat for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Website
- X (formerly Twitter): @Mat_Hardy
- Article Feed
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