Mia Lindgren

Mia Lindgren is Adjunct Professor in the School of Creative Arts and Media at the University of Tasmania's College of Arts, Law and Education. She holds a PhD from Murdoch University and serves as co-editor of the Radio Journal. Her interdisciplinary research examines podcast journalism, audio storytelling, and health communication.

Education:

• PhD, Murdoch University (2011)

Her research explores intimate storytelling techniques in podcasting, media representations of mental health, and innovative approaches to science communication. Current projects include de-tabooing depression in older adults through podcast narratives and examining civic engagement through audio storytelling. Her work bridges media studies, health communication, and creative practice.

Publications demonstrate sustained focus on audio journalism innovation, with recent work examining trust-building in podcasts and pandemic communication strategies. Articles frequently analyze narrative techniques in award-winning productions across international contexts.

Awards:

• Bronze Award, Australian Podcast Awards (2022)
• Anne Dunn Research Excellence Award (2015)

She supervises doctoral candidates on topics including feminist podcasting practices and the social value of arts. As founding Head of Monash's School of Media, Film and Journalism, she established Australia's largest media school. Current collaborations include international studies on podcast journalism with Canadian and UK researchers.