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Dr Janet Fulton is a Research Fellow at the News & Media Research Centre, University of Canberra, specializing in creativity and cultural production, journalism, journalism education, media entrepreneurship, and work-integrated learning. With over a decade of research output including books, journal articles, and ARC-funded projects, she examines evolving media ecosystems and creative industry dynamics through qualitative methodologies.
Education:
- PhD in Print Journalism and the Creative Process, University of Newcastle Australia (2012)
Her research interrogates the intersection of creativity, media practice, and societal challenges. Key focus areas include news audience behavior in digital environments, regional journalism ecosystems, crisis communication during climate events, and political misinformation dynamics. Methodologically grounded in interviews, observation, and thematic analysis, her work bridges academic theory with practical industry applications.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a pronounced shift toward urgent socio-technical issues: analyzing news consumption in high-choice media landscapes, developing frameworks for climate disaster preparedness through cultural creativity, and mapping political misinformation patterns ahead of the 2025 Australian election. These studies consistently emphasize community-driven solutions and systemic industry adaptations.
Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material.
Dr Fulton actively contributes to major research initiatives including ARC projects 'Heartbeat of Australia' (news audience tracking), 'The rise of mistrust' (digital platforms and news trust), and 'New approaches measuring Australia’s creative workforce'. Current leadership in the 2025 'Political Misinformation and Media Literacy' project demonstrates sustained engagement with electoral integrity challenges. Her collaborative network spans climate resilience, media literacy, and child protection reporting domains.
As Treasurer of the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (2020-present), she shapes national discourse on journalism pedagogy while co-organizing academic events like the 2024 ICA pre-conference. Her work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals through media education and creative industry development frameworks.
