Marissa Edwards

Marissa Edwards is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Queensland Business School, specializing in academic mental health advocacy and organizational behavior. She co-edits the Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health (2024) and co-founded Voices of Academia, a blog focused on academic well-being. Recognized with a 2022 UQ Excellence Award for research on PhD student well-being, her work explores toxic work cultures, burnout, and ethical decision-making in academia.

• Education: PhD in Business (2011, University of Queensland)

Her research integrates psychology and management studies, emphasizing mental health promotion in educational and workplace settings. She has published widely on employee voice/silence dynamics, whistleblowing, and resilience strategies in academic environments.

Recent articles highlight challenges in academic publishing (e.g., manuscript rejection), pandemic impacts on student well-being, and ethical pedagogy for Gen Y learners. Collaborations span the School of Psychology and School of Education, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to improving academic and organizational cultures.

• Awards: 2022 UQ Excellence Award
• Grants/Advising: Leads research initiatives on mental health in academia; mentors students through graduate training programs.

She actively engages in policy discussions on research culture reform and hosts workshops globally on mental health advocacy in universities.