Kate Sansome

Dr Kate Sansome is a Research Fellow and Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Adelaide Business School under the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. Her work bridges academic research with industry expertise in digital marketing, communications, and graphic/web design across e-commerce, fashion, music, and non-profit sectors.

Holding a PhD in Marketing, a University Medal, and degrees in Media and Commerce, she focuses on sustainability communication, brand transparency, and consumer trust in circular economy initiatives. Her research examines how digital media and influencers shape sustainable behaviors, with projects reducing food waste in healthcare and promoting circular practices in fashion/textiles.

• Funding: $250,000 End Food Waste CRC grant, $10,000 Women in Circular Economy Leadership Scholarship
• Awards: University Medal, Women in Circular Economy Leadership Scholarship

Kate teaches Content Marketing, Digital Media, and Marketing Communications, emphasizing ethics and practical skills via tools like Canva and WordPress. Collaborative with industry partners like End Food Waste Australia, she uses co-design methods to drive sector-wide sustainability.