Robyn Gulliver

Dr Robyn Gulliver is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Communication and Arts. Her research focuses on climate activism, environmental communication, and social psychology. She holds a PhD in Environmental Communication from The University of Queensland (2020). Her work examines strategies of environmental advocacy groups, media framing of climate issues, and the psychological motivations behind collective action. Gulliver has contributed to books like Civil Resistance against Climate Change (2021) and co-edited Public Interest Communication (2021). Her research explores topics such as climate justice, protest criminalization, and the role of media in shaping public engagement. She is affiliated with the Digital Futures Lab and has published widely in journals like npj Climate Action and Environmental Science and Policy.

• Education: PhD in Environmental Communication (2020), University of Queensland

Research Interests: Gulliver’s work bridges environmental studies, communication, and social psychology. She investigates how activists navigate challenges, the impact of extreme weather on activism, and the interplay between political distrust and collective action. Her recent studies analyze framing strategies of NGOs, the criminalization of climate protests, and media’s role in climate disaster fundraising.

Publications Trends: Her articles (2022–2025) emphasize climate activism dynamics, media’s influence, and systemic barriers to environmental advocacy. Key themes include volunteer sustainability, protest legality, and cross-cultural communication in Oceania.

• Awards: None explicitly listed in the text.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, her collaborative research with institutions like the Digital Futures Lab and co-authorship with experts in environmental psychology (e.g., Winnifred Louis) indicates strong interdisciplinary engagement.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the University of Queensland’s Digital Futures Lab, focusing on innovative communication solutions for environmental challenges.