Julie-Ann Robson

Dr. Julie-Ann Robson is a Researcher in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sydney's School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry. Holding a BA (Hons) from UNSW and a PhD from ANU, she specializes in the intersection of philosophy and literature, particularly 19th-century aesthetics and the works of Oscar Wilde. Her research explores critical writings, Irish/Australian drama, and the relationship between essays and literary production.

Her teaching spans literature, philosophy, and drama, and she edits SOPHI Magazine. Awards include the 2021 and 2018 University of Sydney Vice Chancellor's Excellence Awards for educational innovation and contribution to scholarly work. Robson is a member of the International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures and a founding member of the National Alliance for Public Universities in Australia.

Key research trends in her publications focus on Wilde's aesthetics, intertextuality, and cultural critiques of 19th-century art. Recent work analyzes Salome's genre evolution and Wilde's engagement with Gothic traditions. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with philosophical inquiry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.