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Shenho HshiehView profile

Lecturer

• Illustration
• Visual Arts
• Contemporary Art
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Shenho Hshieh serves as an Adjunct Instructor in Illustration, teaching courses including Composition & Drawing (ILL-208) and Composition & Painting (ILL-153). He holds a BFA in Illustration from ArtCenter College of Design (2015) and maintains an active freelance career with clients such as the Los Angeles Times and Dallas Observer. Education BFA in Illustration, ArtCenter College of Design, 2015 Research Focus Hshieh's practice centers on contemporary illustration using acrylic ink, watercolor, and gouache to explore psychological states and intimate narratives. His work emphasizes emotional expression through figurative compositions on paper media, bridging commercial and fine art contexts with distinctive line work and symbolic storytelling. Technical mastery of mixed media defines his contributions to modern editorial illustration. Creative Output Trends From 2022-2025, Hshieh produced 30+ works dominated by acrylic ink on watercolor/BFK paper, frequently incorporating collage and gouache. His thematic focus on anxiety, reflection, and human connection manifests through psychological portraiture and symbolic still lifes. This cohesive exploration of emotional vulnerability, combined with technical innovation in paper-based media, has established his signature style in contemporary illustration. Awards & Recognition Selected for Illustration Annual 65 (Communication Arts, May/June 2024) Chosen Artist, The Archive for American Illustration 44 Chosen Artist, The Archive for American Illustration 43 Professional Activities Hshieh actively exhibits his creative practice while teaching foundational illustration courses. No student advising or research grants are documented in available materials, though his industry collaborations with major publications demonstrate professional engagement beyond academia. His ongoing 2025 works indicate continuous artistic development.

• Modern Japanese literature
• Japanese educational history
• Japanese art education history
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Dr. Ilona Varrók is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Japanese Studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University in Budapest, Hungary. With over three decades of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Japanese studies within the Hungarian academic landscape. Her leadership has been instrumental in developing Japanese language and cultural studies programs at multiple Hungarian institutions. Dr. Varrók's educational background includes: PhD in Educational Science (2003) from ELTE (Eötvös Loránd University), with dissertation on 'History of Art Education in Japan, with special regard to the relationship between literature and fine arts' MA in Portuguese Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, and Orientalist (Japanese) Studies (1984, 1992) from ELTE Her scholarly work centers on the intricate connections between Japanese literature, visual arts, and educational philosophy. She has made significant contributions to understanding how Japanese educational traditions integrate aesthetic principles and creative expression across historical periods. Dr. Varrók's research spans from ancient Japanese educational practices through the transformative Meiji era to contemporary educational reforms, with particular emphasis on the relationship between visual arts and literary traditions in pedagogical contexts. Her work demonstrates how Japanese educational philosophy has historically valued the synthesis of artistic expression and intellectual development. Dr. Varrók's publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on Japanese educational history and cultural studies. Her most recent works increasingly emphasize cross-cultural connections between Japan and Hungary, particularly through her leadership in the Japanese-Hungarian Dictionary project. A notable trend in her scholarship is the interdisciplinary approach that bridges education, art history, literature, and cultural studies. Her publications demonstrate a deepening engagement with how aesthetic principles inform educational practices across different historical periods in Japan. Dr. Varrók's scholarly achievements have been recognized with significant honors: Rector's Certificate of Merit from Károli Gáspár Reformed University (2017) Award for the Japanese-Hungarian Dictionary from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2016) As an academic leader, Dr. Varrók has supervised numerous student research projects through the Scientific Student Circle (TDK) program. She has secured substantial research funding, including Japanese Government Cultural Grant Aid. Her editorial leadership extends to coordinating major projects such as the Multimedia in Japanese Language Teaching project (PFP) and serving as Editor-in-Chief for the Japanese-Hungarian Dictionary project, which represents a significant scholarly achievement in cross-cultural linguistic work. Dr. Varrók has played a pivotal role in establishing and developing Japanese studies programs at Károli Gáspár Reformed University, including the five-year Japanese studies program, the Oriental Languages and Cultures undergraduate program with Japanese specialization, and the Japanese studies master's program. She has also contributed to the World Literature Lexicon as a senior associate and has been active in the Hungarian Association of Japanese Language Teachers, helping to shape Japanese language education standards across Hungary.

Heidi KrausView profile

Associate Professor

• Art History
• French Visual Culture
• Iconography
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Dr. Heidi Kraus serves as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Art History at Hope College. She oversees academic programs including summer research, General Education, and the Klooster Center for Writing and Research. Previously, she chaired the Department of Art and Art History and directed Hope's DePree Gallery. Education: • Ph.D. in Art History, University of Iowa (2010) • M.A. in Art History, University of Iowa (2004) • BFA in Graphic Design, Drake University (2002) Research Focus: Her scholarship examines 18th-19th century French iconography in contemporary visual culture, with emphasis on street art as expressions of national identity. She pioneers interdisciplinary approaches to migration studies through initiatives like the 'Challenging Borders' program and co-directs the Paris May Term studying outsider narratives in French society. Publication Trends: Her 15-year publication record demonstrates consistent focus on Jacques-Louis David's oeuvre, evolving from formal analyses of neoclassical works to contemporary investigations of street art as cultural memory. Recent scholarship engages spatial politics and post-trauma public art. Awards & Grants: Mellon Foundation Grand Challenges Initiative (2017) GLCA Global Crossroads Grant (2018) Hope College Innovation Award (2017) University of Michigan MENAS Curriculum Grant (2016) Academic Leadership: She developed six interdisciplinary 'Paris Stories' courses, established faculty-student research collaborations on Parisian street art mapping, and served as Director of Global Learning (2020-2022).

• Art History
• Visual Studies
• Aesthetics
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Viveka Kjellmer is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. With a background in both art history/visual studies and business economics, her work bridges academic research with practical applications in scenography and sensory design. Current position: Senior Lecturer in Aesthetics Academic home: University of Gothenburg (Department of Cultural Sciences) Unique combination: Art history + Business administration Her research focuses on multisensory communication through: • Scented scenography • Textile resistance practices • Food as theatrical medium • Olfactory art installations Recent publications explore 2025 trends in: • Edible performance art • Eco-material theatrical design • Textile political narratives • Non-binary fashion aesthetics Collaborative projects include: • CIHA24 multisensory materiality conference • Aquanauts: The Expedition mockumentary • Critical Costume symposium contributions Her work demonstrates how sensory elements transform: • Museum communication strategies • Theatrical audience engagement • Fashion's political potential

• Film and Video Post-Production
• Digital Media
• Technical Aspects of Visual Arts
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Michaela Grill is a Lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where she contributes to academic instruction in technical and artistic dimensions of media production. She is actively teaching in the Summer Semester 2025, offering a course on the technical foundations of post-production for film and video. Her research and teaching interests center on the intersection of technology and visual arts, particularly focusing on post-production workflows, digital editing, and cinematic media. These areas reflect a strong engagement with contemporary practices in film and media arts, integrating technical proficiency with creative expression. The available publications and teaching materials suggest a consistent focus on applied media technologies within artistic contexts, particularly in educational settings. Her work emphasizes practical skills in post-production, suggesting an applied and pedagogical research orientation. Michaela Grill has not been listed as receiving any scientific awards or honors in the provided materials. She is involved in academic teaching and student mentorship through structured lecture-exercises, contributing to the development of emerging artists in media and film. While no specific grants or funding projects are mentioned, her role indicates active participation in curriculum delivery and academic knowledge transfer. There is no information available about specific research labs or collaborative teams she may be part of.

John McCoyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mathematical models of judgment and decision making
• Computational cognitive science
• Crowd wisdom
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John McCoy is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also affiliated with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and Penn's MindCORE hub. His academic work bridges marketing, cognitive science, and computational modeling. Dr. McCoy's research focuses on mathematical models of judgment and decision making , computational cognitive science , crowd wisdom , and forecasting . Methodologically, he uses a combination of behavioral experiments and computational modeling, drawing on ideas and techniques from psychology, economics, marketing, Bayesian statistics, and computer science. Much of his current work centers on better ways to aggregate judgments from multiple individuals, including in situations where the majority may be wrong and the truth may be unverifiable. His research has gained significant attention, with popular accounts appearing in the Wall Street Journal , NPR , and the New Yorker . A key contribution is the "surprisingly popular answer" method for extracting wisdom from crowds, which selects not the "most popular" answer but the "surprisingly popular" one by eliciting both answers and predictions about others' answers. Dr. McCoy teaches graduate courses including Consumer Research Topics and Marketing Management. His teaching focuses on contemporary topics in consumer research, drawing from marketing, psychology, and economics literature to help students develop research ideas and understand theoretical and methodological approaches to consumer behavior. His scholarly work spans multiple domains including crowd wisdom, individual-level decision making, semantic cognition, and graph theory. His research has important applications in marketing, healthcare communication, and forecasting methodologies.

Małgorzata WalentynowiczView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Music Performance
• Piano Performance
• Multimedia and Transmedia Works
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Professor Małgorzata Walentynowicz is a distinguished faculty member at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, specifically within Faculty I – Conducting, Composition and Music Theory. She holds the position of Professor ("prof. dr hab.") and specializes in contemporary music performance, particularly piano interpretation of new works. Her research interests span contemporary music performance, multimedia and transmedia works, musical theatre, and performance art. She has developed significant expertise in the interpretation of avant-garde compositions, with particular focus on Polish contemporary music and international new music repertoire. Her work explores the boundaries between traditional piano performance and experimental musical practices, integrating technology and interdisciplinary approaches. Professor Walentynowicz has established herself as a leading interpreter of contemporary piano works through her extensive discography and performance history. Her recent recordings and premieres demonstrate a consistent focus on cutting-edge compositions that push the boundaries of piano performance, including works incorporating electronics, multimedia elements, and theatrical components. She frequently collaborates with major contemporary music ensembles across Europe. First Prize at the 37th Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition in Amsterdam First Prize at the Yvar Mikhashoff Trust for New Music competition in Buffalo, NY, USA Summer Courses of New Music award in Darmstadt for excellence in interpretation City of Gdańsk Award for Young Artists in the Field of Culture Nominee for the Classical:NEXT Innovation Award 2017 in Rotterdam Professor Walentynowicz maintains an active international concert schedule, regularly performing at major contemporary music festivals across Europe and beyond. She has collaborated with prestigious ensembles including Ensemble Garage from Cologne and LUX:NM from Berlin. Her educational background includes studies at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hanover, and Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart, where she graduated with distinction in contemporary music interpretation under Nicolas Hodges.

• Sculpture
• Art Practice
• Contemporary Art
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Оливера Парлић Карајанковић is a Professor at the Department of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Belgrade, where she has worked since 2005. Her artistic practice explores the intersection of human experience and materiality through sculptural forms. Education: BA (1997), MA (2000), PhD (2014) in Sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Belgrade. Research Interests: Her work interrogates the bidirectional relationship between humans and objects, focusing on how materials absorb creator/user intentions, document psychological states, and serve as metaphors for existential fragility. She investigates themes of lost function, memory preservation, and prosthetic replacements in sculpture. Awards: FLU Award for Portrait FLU Award from the Sreten Stojanovic Fund Notable Exhibitions: Solo shows include Вежбе пролазности (2017), Јавна соба (2017), and Ерос немогућих сусрета (2014). Group exhibitions span international venues like the China Art Museum (Shanghai, 2017) and Angewandte Innovation Lab (Vienna, 2017).

• Animal Studies
• Animals in visual and performing arts
• Wildlife Tourism
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Associate Professor Rebecca Scollen is a prominent academic in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland . With a PhD in Creative Arts from QUT, her career spans 25 years in tertiary education, focusing on Animal Studies , Wildlife Tourism , and Arts and Wellbeing . She serves as Program Director for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing since 2024. Her research explores audience reception in performing arts, ethical animal use in art , and regional arts development . Recent publications analyze media framing of urban wildlife, holographic zoos, and bushfire storytelling through performance. She supervises doctoral projects on topics like gender in paramedicine and theatre in social work . Key collaborations include work with Andrew Mason on sustainable tourism and Sea World discourse analysis. She contributes to Australasian Animal Studies Association and Flying Arts Alliance , with editorial roles in conference proceedings and exhibition catalogues.

Anna BlumeView profile

Professor

• Mesoamerican Art
• Maya Civilization
• Native American Art
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Anna Blume is a Professor in the Art History and Museum Professions department at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York. Her academic work bridges Mesoamerican art history, Native American studies, and contemporary art activism. Based in the Business and Liberal Arts Center (Room B649), she coordinates the Ethics and Sustainability Minor and teaches courses including HA 114 Prehistoric Art, HA 116 American Indian Art, HA 224 Mesoamerican Art, and HA 397 Studies in Maya Art and Culture. Her research spans Mesoamerican civilizations (particularly Maya timekeeping and architecture), Native American visual culture (Mississippian monuments and Plains Indian drawings), and art activism (ACT UP political funerals and gender identity). She examines how disaster, colonialism, and ethics manifest in visual representation, with recent work analyzing monumentality in Indigenous North American landscapes and cultural appropriation in fashion. Blume's publications reveal consistent engagement with interdisciplinary methodologies combining archaeology, anthropology, and art history. Her scholarship demonstrates particular strength in deciphering pre-Columbian epigraphy while connecting historical practices to contemporary issues of identity and representation. The temporal scope of her work—spanning ancient Maya codices to modern protest art—highlights her unique perspective on visual continuity across millennia. State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2011-2012) Fulbright Fellowship American Philosophical Society Grant Dumbarton Oaks Grant Josef Albers Foundation Grant Ford Foundation Grant SUNY Research Grant Professor Blume has secured significant research funding from major institutions including the Ford Foundation and Fulbright program. Her teaching excellence was formally recognized by SUNY, and she actively bridges academic research with public engagement through museum collaborations and editorial contributions to major publications like the New York Times. While not explicitly mentioned as advising graduate students, her extensive publication record and dissertation supervision (evidenced by her Yale PhD and Zoe Leonard interview) suggest mentorship experience. Her work with the ACT UP Oral History Project and contemporary art exhibitions indicates active participation in activist and curatorial communities. The Archaic Bannerstone Project (2018) represents a digital humanities initiative connecting ancient artifacts with modern interpretation.

• Biblical Studies
• Old Testament
• New Testament
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Gunnar Haaland serves as Professor of Theology, Religion and Philosophy at NLA University College in Oslo, Norway, based at the Staffeldtsgate campus. His academic profile spans biblical scholarship, theological inquiry, and religious education, with particular emphasis on Jewish-Christian relations and contemporary applications of scriptural texts. Haaland's research centers on Biblical Studies (Old and New Testaments), Systematic and Practical Theology, and Religious Education. He pioneers innovative pedagogical approaches through the analysis of challenging picturebooks for teaching complex religious concepts, especially regarding Judaism. His work critically examines New Testament reception in Nordic contexts and historical church practices, consistently addressing interfaith dynamics and curriculum development in religious education. Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications reveals two dominant research trajectories: first, the strategic use of picturebooks to explore sensitive religious themes in educational settings; second, Nordic reinterpretations of biblical texts with specific focus on Jewish-Christian relations. His scholarship demonstrates how visual narratives can facilitate nuanced understanding of Judaism within Christian frameworks while challenging historical misrepresentations in lectionary resources and pulpit rhetoric. Professor Haaland maintains active scholarly contributions through his publications and teaching responsibilities at NLA University College. Current profile materials do not specify graduate student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.

Miriam von SchantzView profile

Lecturer

• Media Philosophy
• Deleuze and Guattari Studies
• Documentary and Mockumentary Film
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Miriam von Schantz is a Lecturer at the Department of Visual Arts and Sloyd Education at the University of Arts, Crafts and Design (Konstfack) in Stockholm. She holds a PhD in media and communication studies from Örebro University (2018) and teaches in teacher education programs for grades 7-9 (visual arts and crafts) and high school (visual arts/media and visual arts/design). Her research focuses on Deleuze and Guattari's philosophy, particularly examining affective processes and subjectification in spectatorship related to films that challenge categorization as documentary or mockumentary. She has developed a 'mediamaterialist method assemblage' that serves both as a theoretical framework for investigating affective processes in visual culture and as a didactic approach to developing critical media literacy. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory exploring the intersections of philosophy, media studies, and education, with particular attention to truth claims, epistemology, and the political dimensions of viewing practices. Her work often applies Deleuzian concepts to contemporary media education challenges. Her teaching emphasizes moving images and learning through problem formulations concerning the relationship between images, reality, truth claims, epistemology, ontology, and ethics. She supervises independent projects and has developed pedagogical approaches for critically assessing the truth claims of moving images.

Andrzej TobisView profile

Professor

• Painting
• Photography
• Conceptual Art
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Andrzej Tobis is a Professor of Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where he has been teaching since 1996. He currently runs Painting Studio V, one of the diploma-granting studios at the institution. Born in Wieluń in 1970, Tobis graduated from the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków (Katowice branch) in 1995. His work spans painting and photography, with a focus on conceptual art projects that explore language, education, and cultural identity. Professor Tobis's primary artistic focus lies at the intersection of visual art, language, and education. His signature project "A-Z (Educational Cabinets)" represents a long-term conceptual exploration that began in 2006, where he creates visual dictionaries that document Polish and German language through photographs. Working primarily in painting and photography, Tobis investigates cultural identity, particularly in the Silesian region of Poland, often addressing themes of memory, education, and the relationship between language and visual representation. Analysis of Tobis's recent publications reveals a strong focus on his A-Z project, which has gained international recognition, particularly after its presentation at PhotoEspaña 2016 in Madrid. His work bridges conceptual art with linguistic exploration, examining how visual representation can serve as educational tools. The publications show increasing international interest in his work, with coverage in Spanish, German, and American media, highlighting the cross-cultural relevance of his visual dictionary project that documents words through photographs across Poland. Throughout his career, Andrzej Tobis has received several prestigious awards and scholarships: Scholarship of the Marshal of the Silesian Voivodeship (2007) National Painting Competition Bielska Jesień - Gold Medal (1999) UNDP Painting Competition - 2nd Prize (1997) Scholarship of the Minister of Culture and Art Kulisiewicz Foundation Scholarship (1996) As a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Tobis has mentored numerous students through Painting Studio V, guiding them in developing their artistic voices. His conceptual project "A-Z (Educational Cabinets)" has received significant institutional support, allowing for international exhibitions across Europe. The project has been featured in major institutions including Museo Lazáro Galdiano in Madrid, Galerie Města Třince in the Czech Republic, and multiple venues in Germany. His work has been collected by prestigious institutions such as Zachęta - National Gallery of Art in Warsaw and the Silesian Museum in Katowice. While not affiliated with traditional research labs, Tobis collaborates with various cultural institutions and has been part of collective projects such as "TRANSGENERATIONFORMATION" presented in multiple German venues. His work often involves collaboration with other artists, as seen in his 2007 exhibition "Ludzie, zwierzęta, architektura" with Jakub Adamek. He has also participated in collective exhibitions with other Silesian artists, contributing to the regional art scene's development.

Beth GeorgeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Architectural Design
• Urbanism
• Architectural History
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Dr Beth George serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Architecture within the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, Australia, where she has been affiliated since 2019 after 15 years teaching at the University of Western Australia and Curtin University. A registered architect and award-winning researcher, her work bridges academic scholarship, architectural practice, and creative exhibition, with a focus on urban transformation, historical contexts, and honoring the built environment through innovative design processes. Her academic credentials include: Doctor of Philosophy, RMIT University Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Western Australia Bachelor of Architecture (Honours), University of Western Australia George's research interrogates architecture's role in the Anthropocene, emphasizing cartographic processes for generating place-specific urban propositions and the power of architectural communication through drawing, writing, and dialogue. She investigates how architects can address climate challenges and housing crises through lateral thinking rather than problem-solving, with particular focus on collaborative drawing practices, urban distinctiveness, and the ethical obligations of architecture toward ecological systems. Her work consistently explores the beauty in architectural process—from conceptual sketches to spatial realizations—and the potential for drawing to cultivate empathy and shared understanding in design. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant trends in ecological empathy through drawing practices, historical analysis of architectural representation (particularly axonometry and paraline projection), and critical examinations of architectural movements like Brutalism. Her scholarship consistently connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications, examining how spatial interventions—from residential renovations to urban voids—can foster community resilience and address contemporary challenges like pandemic-era habitat reconfiguration. Her scientific recognition includes: Peter Overman Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) in the 2020 WA Architecture Awards for the Reed House project, which balanced historical dignity with modern materiality George actively supervises doctoral research as co-supervisor for two current PhD candidates exploring ritual cartographies and perceptual worlds, building on her supervision of two completed PhD projects on Aboriginal living environments and locative technology. Her research is supported by grants including the $45,000 Wonnarua Place Project (2021-2022) with Maitland City Council, focusing on place-making in post-industrial contexts. As a sole practitioner, she transforms disused urban infrastructure and historic buildings, exemplified by her business matching empty spaces with creative tenants to revitalize ailing urban realms. She collaborates extensively with researchers like Michael Chapman on drawing-based projects, community groups on urban revitalization initiatives, and councils on resilience planning. Her current work investigates voided territories in Newcastle and global post-industrial city resilience, often materializing through exhibitions like Commonplace and Projective Cast that demonstrate how collaborative drawing practices can generate shared spatial understanding and attunement.

Keri GlastonburyView profile

Associate Professor

• Creative Writing
• Contemporary Australian Poetics
• Life-writing
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Keri Glastonbury is an Associate Professor in the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science at the University of Newcastle, specializing in English and Writing. She holds a Doctorate of Creative Arts from the University of Technology Sydney (2005) and leads the Creative Writing higher degree research program. Her work focuses on contemporary Australian poetics, life-writing, and emerging literary communities. Research Interests: Dr. Glastonbury explores displacement in regional/urban settings, digital media's impact on poetry, and cross-cultural literary expressions. Her research spans creative writing pedagogy, regional identity in literature, and networked writing communities. Publications Trends: Her 15 most recent works (2006-2022) examine digital literary communities, regional Australian identity, poetic critiques, and technology-culture intersections. Dominant themes include place-based narratives, interdisciplinary artistic dialogues, and evolving forms of literary expression in the digital age. Awards & Honors: Vice Chancellor's Award for Supervision Excellence (2011) BR Whiting Residency in Rome Asialink Literature Residency in India (2009) Prime Minister's Literary Awards Shortlist (2019) Supervision & Grants: She has supervised over 20 PhD/Master's students in creative writing projects ranging from feminist thrillers to Indigenous narratives. Notable grants include: Creative Writing Lab ($14,000, 2019) Australian Writing After the Internet ($13,500, 2017) Seeing the Self: Queer Representations in YA Literature ($10,000, 2021) Creative Community: Dr. Glastonbury fosters the University of Newcastle's Creative Writing HDR cohort as a dynamic literary community, supporting manuscript development across genres including poetry, novels, and memoir.