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Dr. Mitchell Hobbs is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communications at the University of Sydney, specializing in political public relations, social media, and media sociology. His work examines lobbying strategies, AI-driven communication, and digital intimacy through dating apps. He coordinates units such as MECO6912 Political Public Relations, MECO6908 Corporate PR Strategy Selection, and MECO2603 Public Relations.
- Education: BA (First Class Honors) from La Trobe University, PhD from the University of Newcastle.
- Research Interests: Public lobbying, AI and disinformation, media power, News Corp politics, and digital relationships.
Publications include books on communication and digital media, and articles analyzing political PR during crises, corporate environmental campaigns, and social media’s role in modern intimacy. His 2025 work explores public diplomacy frameworks and Murdoch media bias.
- Awards: 2019 University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award.
Grants include collaboration with the Embassy of France in Australia (2023) and a Sydney Southeast Asia Centre Mobility Grant (2019). He is a member of the International Communication Association, Public Relations Institute of Australia, and The Australian Sociological Association.
