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Dr. Stefanie Markidis is a Lecturer in Creative Writing and Literary Studies at Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts, part of the Faculty of Arts and Education. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from RMIT University and has taught since 2015. Her interdisciplinary work bridges creative practice and critical theory.
Research Focus: Markidis investigates creative nonfiction through lenses of embodiment, diaspora, and experimental forms. Her projects explore:
- Life writing as a tool for cultural memory and identity
- Philosophical interventions in literary practice
- Community-driven storytelling (e.g., SBS Digital Storytelling collaboration)
- Feminist and materialist approaches to textuality
Publications & Trends: Her recent articles (2022-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on creative-critical methodologies, with emphases on:
- Embodiment and spatiality in narrative
- Hybrid forms blending theory/practice
- Diaspora and counter-historical writing
- Journalism ethics and reflective practice
Supervision & Grants:
- Current doctoral advisees: 4 (writing decolonization, place-based narratives)
- Completed doctoral supervision: 2
- Key grants: University of Amsterdam Visiting Scholarship (2023), SBS Digital Storytelling (2023), RMIT HDR Travel Grants
Professional Engagement: As Nonfiction Editor for Westerly Magazine and a judge for the Finlay Lloyd Prize, she actively shapes literary discourse in Australia.
