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Dr. Kelly McWilliam is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), with affiliations to the School of Humanities and Communication. She previously served as Past President of the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia. Her research focuses on contemporary screen media, including Australian and queer cinemas, genre studies, and media impact. She has published influential books such as *Australian Genre Film* (2021) and *Ana Kokkinos: An Oeuvre of Outsiders* (2019). She holds a PhD from Griffith University and has secured over $400,000 in ARC Linkage Project grants. An award-winning scholar, she is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of editorial boards like *New Cinemas*.
- Education: BA(Hons) (Griffith), GCertArts (Qld), PhD (Qld)
- Affiliations: Institute for Resilient Regions, Centre for Heritage and Culture
Her research interests span film/media analysis, gender/sexuality studies, and media’s role in wellbeing. She teaches courses such as *MSD1000 Understanding Media* and *MSD2550 Television and Streaming Platforms*. Her supervision expertise includes Cinema Studies and Screen and Media Culture.
Awards & Grants: USQ Research Excellence Award (Early Career), ARC Linkage Projects ($400k+).
