Eleanor Gates-Stuart

Eleanor Gates-Stuart is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Work and the Arts at Charles Sturt University (CSU), where she co-founded and led the eXtended Reality Collaborative (XRC), now part of the CSU AgriPark (2018–2021). She is also an Honorary Professor at Edith Cowan University (from 2023) and was previously an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Wollongong (2017–2020). Her work spans science, technology, communication, and the arts, with international collaborations across the UK, USA, Taiwan, and Australia.

• PhD in Science Communication, Australian National University (ANU), 2015
• Thesis: Communicating Science: Explorations through Science and Art
• Collaboration with CSIRO during doctoral research

Her research focuses on interdisciplinary practices at the intersection of art and science, particularly in sciart, bioart, immersive media, extended reality (XR), and visual storytelling. She explores how data, meaning, and narrative can be communicated through innovative materials and digital platforms, often engaging audiences in multi-perspective experiences. Her creative works blend scientific inquiry with artistic expression, addressing themes such as identity, ecology, and sustainability.

The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in art-science integration, digital entrepreneurship, immersive learning, and ecological art. Her publications include creative works, editorials, and collaborative presentations, emphasizing co-creation, digital narratives, and public engagement. Keywords across these works highlight consistent focus on visual communication, interdisciplinary research, digital media, and storytelling.

Her scientific awards include:

• Canberra Critics Circle Award (2013)
• Centenary of Canberra Science Art Major Commission (2012)
• CSIRO PhD Research Studentship (2014)
• CSIRO Science Art Fellow (2012)
• Enlighten Canberra - Commissioned Artist (2013)

Eleanor has supervised HDR students and led numerous collaborative research projects funded by national and international bodies. Her work with XRC and ChemCERT demonstrates strong engagement with STEM education and digital innovation. She is actively involved in public lectures, exhibitions, and media contributions, reinforcing her role as a science communicator and creative catalyst. She leads the Extended Reality Collaborative and continues to contribute to interdisciplinary networks and academic committees.

Her lab and team include the Extended Reality Collaborative (XRC), which focuses on immersive technologies and interdisciplinary co-creation, and she collaborates widely with institutions like CSIRO, museums, and educational organizations.