About
Professor Barbara Pini is a faculty member at Griffith University's School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, with a focus on rural sociology, gender studies, and media analysis. She holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology (2001) and an MBA from the University of New England (1997).
Research Interests: Pini's work examines rural identities, gender representation in media, disability studies, and affective geographies. Her projects often intersect with Sustainable Development Goals like Gender Equality and Reduced Inequalities, using interdisciplinary approaches to analyze visual culture, policy, and social narratives.
Funded Research: She has received grants from the PA Research Foundation (2021-2022) and the Australian Research Council (2011-2017) for studies on emergency care and rural disability experiences.
Scientific Awards: Notable grants include the ARC Discovery Projects DP110102719 and PA Research Foundation's 'Rethinking Emergency Medicine' grant.
Teaching & Supervision: Pini has supervised over 14 doctoral and master's students at Griffith University, including Hannah Ruth Adler, Marnie Cruickshank, and Laura Rodriguez Castro, across topics like medicinal cannabis, gendered financialization, and decolonial research.
