Kylie Navuku

Dr. Kylie Navuku is a Teaching Associate at the School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland, and an Affiliate of the Centre for Communication and Social Change. She holds a PhD in Communication from UQ, alongside a Master of Arts (International Relations) by Research and a Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) from Flinders University.

• Academic Affiliation: University of Queensland, Flinders University, University of the South Pacific
• Regional Experience: Worked across Oceania, including Fiji, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Samoa, and Cook Islands

Her research focuses on environmental communication, climate change, and political communication in Oceania. She explores intersections between media, conservation, and sustainable development, particularly through journalism's role in international climate events. Recent work includes analyzing

• Australian climate reporting challenges (2024)
• Vaccine diplomacy narratives (2024)
• Peace journalism frameworks during pandemics (2021)
• Creative climate storytelling through visual arts

Her 15 most recent publications span climate change communication, peace journalism, political discourse, and UN communication strategies, with regional expertise in the Pacific Islands.

She is currently not available for student supervision but remains active in academic research and creative practice projects.