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Associate Professor Julia Morris is a Higher Degree by Research Coordinator in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU) and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on industry engagement in evidence-based educational practices, particularly in learning environments and student engagement. She holds a PhD from ECU (2015) and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Creative Arts and Arts Education (2011).
- Education:
- PhD in Education, Edith Cowan University, 2015
- Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts), Edith Cowan University, 2011
- Bachelor of Arts Education, Edith Cowan University, 2011
Her research emphasizes innovative learning spaces, teacher retention strategies, and arts integration. Key projects include studies on flexible classroom furniture’s impact on engagement and collaborations with schools like Vasse Primary School and Haeata Community Campus. Morris has secured grants totaling over $400,000 for initiatives like 'Participation and Retention in Senior Secondary Schooling' and 'Innovative Learning Environments + Student Experience.'
Morris has been recognized with awards including the 2019 Highly Commended Paper from the British Educational Research Association and the 2017 WA Institute for Educational Research Early Career Award. She supervises doctoral and master’s students in areas such as creative media education, Indigenous arts integration, and global pedagogical practices.
Her work spans 90+ publications, focusing on topics like STEM education, teacher efficacy, and qualitative research methods. Collaborations include projects with organizations like the Northern Territory Government and Huntington’s Australia, addressing diverse educational challenges.
