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Leah Gerber is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University and a core member of the Monash Intercultural Lab (MIL). She holds a PhD in German Studies from Monash University (2008), supported by DAAD funding for research at Humboldt University, Berlin. Her work focuses on literary translation, Australian literature in global contexts, and multilingual communication strategies for culturally diverse communities. Gerber’s research intersects with UN SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), emphasizing equitable access to language services and cultural understanding.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in German Studies, Monash University (2002)
- DAAD Scholarship for studies at Free University, Berlin (2001)
- PhD in German Studies, Monash University (2008), with DAAD-funded research in Berlin
Research Interests:
- Literary and creative translation methodologies
- Children’s literature translation dynamics
- Cross-cultural mediation in multilingual contexts
- Technology-enhanced translator training (e.g., VR for family violence interpreters)
Key Projects: Primary Investigator in initiatives like Building Mental Health Capacity of the Auslan Workforce (2024–2026) and Best Practice Guidelines for Co-designing Community Translations (2024). Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, including training bilingual workers and enhancing healthcare communication for CALD populations.
Awards: Recipient of DAAD scholarships for undergraduate and PhD studies, recognizing her contributions to intercultural research.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Monash Intercultural Lab, fostering collaborative research on translation, migration, and community engagement.
