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Dr. Emily Larkin serves as a Teaching Associate in Writing at the University of Queensland's School of Communication and Arts. Her work focuses on speculative fiction, mental health narratives, and interdisciplinary creative practices. She actively contributes to academic discourse through research on gender representation, medical humanities, and the pedagogical potential of speculative genres.
Her research explores how creative writing can address contemporary societal challenges, particularly through the lens of dystopian literature and mental health advocacy. Notable projects include analyzing female agency in fantasy narratives and developing educational frameworks using speculative fiction to discuss depression and identity.
Larkin has published extensively across multiple genres, including novels, short story collections, academic chapters, and peer-reviewed articles. Her works often blend narrative experimentation with critical commentary, appearing in venues like Black Fox Literary Magazine and Idiom. She has presented at international conferences such as the Great Writing International Creative Writing Conference and the IABA Asia-Pacific Life Narratives Conference.
While no specific scientific awards are listed, her contributions to creative writing pedagogy and innovative narrative approaches have been showcased through various academic platforms. She currently maintains academic affiliations with the School of Communication and Arts and participates in research initiatives like the Digital Futures Lab.
