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Kayt Davies is a Lecturer in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. They hold a position in the Office of the Provost, contributing to institutional academic leadership. Their research focuses on journalism education, media ethics, data journalism practices, and the intersection of journalism with environmental and conflict-related issues. Davies has published extensively on topics such as risk reporting, ethical dilemmas in journalism research, and the evolving role of computational thinking in media education. Their work often examines Pacific journalism contexts and community-driven reporting projects like Tracking Onslow, which explores the impact of development on regional communities.
Key research interests include the pedagogical challenges of integrating data literacy into journalism curricula, the protection of journalistic sources in dangerous regions, and the ethical review processes affecting media research. They have contributed to debates on journalist safety, international legal frameworks for protecting reporters in conflict zones, and the adaptation of traditional journalism practices to digital and data-driven environments. Davies' publications span academic journals like Pacific Journalism Review, Ecological Management and Restoration, and Media International Australia, reflecting their interdisciplinary approach to media studies.
Recent articles highlight trends in environmental communication (e.g., climate change discourse), collaborative journalism education initiatives tied to major political events, and critical analyses of journalism's role in documenting societal changes. Their work underscores the importance of balancing journalistic integrity with evolving technological and ethical landscapes.
