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Kathleen Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Associate Head of Research in the School of Creative Arts and Media at the University of Tasmania. She previously served as Head of Journalism, Media and Communications at the same institution. Her academic background includes a PhD from UNSW in 2014.
Research Interests:
- Media literacy and public trust in news
- Digital and social media consumption
- Misinformation and fake news
- Cultural representation in film and media
- Journalism education and pedagogy
Her recent publications highlight a strong focus on media literacy, particularly the challenges students face in navigating online information. Articles such as 'Can you tell fact from fiction in the news? Most students can’t' and 'Stepmums, alien mums, robot mums, vengeful mums: 7 films to watch this Mother’s Day' reflect her expertise in both educational media critique and cultural analysis of film narratives.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards mentioned in the text.
Advising and Grants: Kathleen Williams is open to research supervision, collaboration, consulting, and speaking engagements. She has participated in projects such as the ABC-UTAS Media Literacy Project, indicating engagement with public-facing research and educational initiatives. While specific grants are not listed, her involvement in national conferences and collaborative research suggests active grant-seeking and project leadership.
Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the School of Creative Arts and Media at the University of Tasmania and has collaborated with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on media literacy initiatives, including the Navigating the News conference. This reflects her role in bridging academic research with public media education.
