Hilary Hughes

Hilary Hughes is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. Her work focuses on information literacy, educational spaces design, and international student support. She has authored/co-authored over 80 publications, including books like School Spaces for Student Wellbeing and Learning (2019) and Digital Participation through Social Living Labs (2018). Her research explores participatory methodologies, library design, and digital inclusion.

She has led projects on school library redesign, international student transitions, and community engagement via social living labs. Notable collaborations include work with Marcus Foth and the Centre for Inclusive Education. Her articles span journals like Journal of Information Literacy and International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. Hughes emphasizes evidence-based practices and has contributed to policy discussions on library roles in education.

Her recent work (2024) envisions future information literacy frameworks and explores historical narratives of Australian immigration. She is actively involved in academic discourse, mentoring researchers, and advancing inclusive educational practices.