Rebecca Scollen

Associate Professor Rebecca Scollen is affiliated with the School of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland. She holds positions with the Institute for Resilient Regions and the Centre for Heritage and Culture. Her academic qualifications include a PhD from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), alongside degrees from USQ and QUT in Creative Arts, Education, and Honors.

Her research focuses on Animal Studies, particularly animals in visual and performing arts, Wildlife Tourism, and Arts and Wellbeing. She explores audience reception and development, as well as tourist behavior and visitor experience. Her work bridges disciplines like fine arts and performing arts, contributing to interdisciplinary discourse.

Rebecca’s professional memberships include Wildlife Tourism Australia and the Australasian Animal Studies Association. While no specific awards or grants are listed, her research outputs have garnered significant attention, with over 46,000 views and 9,000 downloads to date.