Derek Wilding

Derek Wilding is a Professor and Co-Director of the Centre for Media Transition at the University of Technology Sydney since July 2017, with prior roles including Visiting Fellow (2014-2017). His academic journey includes a PhD in media studies from Queensland University of Technology and a BA(Hons)/LLB from the University of Queensland.

• Specializes in media and communications regulation, digital platform governance, and telecommunications policy

Recent publications focus on algorithmic transparency, media pluralism, and cross-platform regulatory frameworks. Key funded projects include ARC Discovery Grants for digital policy research and Facebook-funded studies on journalism trust. Active in government consultations regarding online safety, defamation law, and digital platform complaint handling. Currently supervises research on media transition and information integrity through industry collaborations.