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Ashleigh Haw is a Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media at the University of Canberra and a core member of the News and Media Research Centre. Her work focuses on social inclusion in mediated communication, examining how marginalized communities are represented in and impacted by news and digital media, particularly during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She integrates expertise from sociology and critical disability studies to address intersections of communication, equity, and public health.
- Education:
- PhD in Sociology (University of Western Australia, 2019)
- Master of Education (University of Sydney, 2013)
Her research explores digital racism, crisis communication, and the role of disinformation in shaping societal responses to migrants, refugees, and people with disabilities. Key projects include analyzing Australian election misinformation (2025) and fostering media literacy in multicultural contexts. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and responsible media practices.
Recent research outputs span topics such as infodemics, antiracism, and the sociology of migration. She actively collaborates with scholars and service providers on projects addressing media resilience and inclusive communication strategies.
Teaching areas include Ethics and Inclusion in Organisational Communication, Reputation: Issues and Crisis Communication, and Producing Credible Communication in UC’s communication programs.
