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Adelle Sefton-Rowston is an Associate Professor in Literary Studies and Communication at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Arts and Society, serving as Associate Dean Research. She holds a PhD from Deakin University (2012) and specializes in contemporary Australian literature, particularly settler narratives, identity politics, and reconciliation. Her work explores prison arts education and the cultural contributions of system-impacted individuals. She co-edits the NT literary journal Borderlands and chairs key academic associations like Australasian Universities Language and Literature Association (AULLA).
- Education: PhD in Literary Studies, Deakin University (2012)
- Key Roles:
- UniSA Visiting Research Fellow (2024)
- Roderick Centre Visiting Fellow (2025)
- Treasurer, AULLA
- Executive Member, ASAL
Research Interests: Her work bridges literature, psychology, and politics in settler and First Nations writing. Key focus areas include prison texts (e.g., graffiti), reconciliation frameworks, and the intersection of art and justice reform. She advocates for systemic change through creative writing programs in carceral settings.
Awards:
- Overland Fair Australia Essay Prize (2019)
- NT Literary Awards Essay Prize (2015, 2016, 2017)
Advising & Leadership: Supervises postgraduate students in novel-writing and exegetical processes. Led the Bachelor of Arts program and chairs humanities disciplines at CDU. Coordinates the Centre for Creative Futures and co-leads prison arts education initiatives.
