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Associate Professor Katelyn Barney is a faculty member at the University of Queensland, affiliated with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit and the School of Music under the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her academic work focuses on Indigenous education, intercultural musical collaborations, and curriculum development.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate in Education, The University of Queensland
Research interests include facilitating pathways for Indigenous students, Indigenous/non-Indigenous collaborations, and intercultural musical partnerships, particularly among women. She explores these themes through curriculum innovation, podcasting, and third-space theory frameworks.
Her recent publications span curriculum handbooks, Indigenous musical collaborations, educational policy editorials, and outreach program evaluations, with a focus on decolonisation, storytelling, and equity in higher education.
Scientific Awards:
- Ellen Koskoff Edited Volume Prize
- UQ Teaching Excellence Award
- Australian Learning and Teaching Fellow
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Equity Fellowship with ACSES
She is available for supervision in areas related to Indigenous education and music studies, with past projects focusing on Quandamooka fibre work archives, narrative techniques in concept albums, and Indigenous educational experiences.
As Managing Editor of The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, she contributes to academic discourse on Indigenous educational policies and practices.



