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Dr. Denise Woods is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University’s School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She serves in the Office of the Provost and teaches courses like Culture to Cultures and Media, Culture and Consumption. Her research explores media representation, particularly Australia’s cultural identity in Asian contexts and vice versa.
Education:
- Ph.D. (Curtin University, 2000s): Thesis on Southeast Asian media portrayals of Australia
- M.A. (Edith Cowan University): Focused on Singapore media and nation-building
Research Interests: Media representation of Asia in Australia, Australia in Asia, digital gaming’s cultural narratives (e.g., disability representation in Overwatch), public library cultural collections, and pedagogy challenges in teaching Asia-Australia relations. Her work bridges cultural studies with contemporary digital and global dynamics.
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes digital media’s role in shaping cultural identities (e.g., TikTok diaspora studies, gaming representation), while earlier research addressed historical media events like the Tampa affair and East Timor conflict. Her interdisciplinary approach links media analysis with policy and education.
Awards: 2018 Faculty of Humanities Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award for team teaching Culture to Cultures with Kara-Jane Lombard.
Teaching & Collaboration: Focuses on inclusive pedagogy, including collaborative learning strategies for students with disabilities. Actively contributes to the Australia Asia Research Network (AASRN).
