Rose Barrowcliffe

Dr. Rose Barrowcliffe is a Butchulla Research Fellow at Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture, affiliated with the Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre. She concurrently serves as the inaugural First Nations Archives Advisor for Queensland State Archives, supporting Indigenous self-determination through archival access as part of Queensland's Path to Treaty initiative.

Education:

• PhD in Archives (University of the Sunshine Coast, 2023), thesis: Reading between the lines: Uncovering Butchulla history in the K'gari Research Archive

Research Focus: Barrowcliffe specializes in decolonizing archival systems through Indigenous perspectives. Her work centers on metadata redesign for enhanced discoverability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander records, examining how archives can support cultural sovereignty and self-determination. Key domains include counter-narrative development through social media, community-centered access models, and implementing Indigenous rights frameworks in archival policy.

Publication Trends: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on transforming archival practices through Indigenous knowledge systems, with recent work emphasizing practical applications of sovereignty principles in digital record-keeping and community-led metadata creation.

Awards:

• Sigrid McCausland Emerging Writers Award (2021, 2022)
• Mander Jones Award (2021)

Professional Engagement: Active member of the Indigenous Archives Collective and keynote speaker (e.g., 2022 Loris Williams Lecture). Leads initiatives implementing the Tandanya Adelaide Declaration to embed Indigenous perspectives in archival institutions.