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Dr Miriam Yates is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland. Her work focuses on social justice within organizations, particularly examining how perceptions influence workplace treatment and leadership dynamics.
Dr Yates received her academic training at The University of Queensland, completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science, Masters in Psychological Organization, and PhD in Leadership/Organisational Behaviour. Following her PhD, she undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at The University of Illinois before returning to UQ in 2021.
Her research interests center on organizational leadership, gender equality, and social justice. She investigates structural barriers that inhibit minority leaders' progression and retention, while also exploring practical interventions to improve leadership diversity. Dr Yates conducts applied research in partnership with industry, examining initiatives ranging from marine safety programs in Northern Australia to bail support systems for youth justice. Her work emphasizes co-creation with Indigenous knowledge holders and community-based approaches to address systemic inequities.
Analysis of Dr Yates' recent publications reveals a strong focus on gender equality in leadership, organizational behavior during crises, and place-based approaches to social justice. Her work bridges academic theory with practical policy applications, often employing collaborative and participatory research methods. A notable trend is her increasing focus on Indigenous knowledge systems and community-led solutions to complex social problems.
Dr Yates actively supervises multiple PhD candidates working on leadership in non-profit sectors, gender gaps in corporate agriculture, and women's responses to workplace inequality. Her current research is supported by significant funding including an ARC Linkage Project (2025-2028) on amplifying Indigenous women environmental rangers' leadership, along with several recent grants focused on student equity, place-based collaboration, and equity frameworks.
Her work has achieved substantial media impact, featuring in ABC News, The Australian Financial Review, Boss Magazine, Women's Agenda, and international outlets across North America, South Africa and the United Kingdom. This demonstrates the real-world relevance and public significance of her research on gender equality and organizational behavior.
