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Mike Kent is a Professor and Head of School at the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University, located in Perth, Australia. He is also affiliated with the Centre for Culture and Technology, where his research focuses on intersections of Social Media, Disability, and eLearning. He holds a PhD from Murdoch University, a Graduate Certificate in Education (Adult & Tertiary), and BAs in both Honours and General Studies, all from Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia.
- Education:
- PhD (Murdoch University)
- Graduate Certificate in Education (Adult & Tertiary) (Murdoch University)
- BA (Hons) (Murdoch University)
- BA (University of Western Australia)
Research Interests: Kent’s work examines how social media and digital technologies intersect with disability, eLearning, and accessibility. He has published extensively on topics such as dementia care in multicultural communities, disability representation in media, and the role of captions and audio description in education and media accessibility. His research emphasizes equity and inclusion, particularly in higher education and healthcare settings.
Articles Trends: His recent work highlights global challenges in dementia care, the importance of accessible technologies for people with disabilities, and the ethical dimensions of digital media use. He collaborates internationally on projects such as improving dementia care through digital interventions in India and advocating for captioned lectures in universities.
Labs/Teams: Kent is part of the Centre for Culture and Technology, a research hub exploring the sociocultural impact of digital technologies. He also contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Routledge International Handbook of Critical Disability Studies.