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Susan Forde is Professor of Media and Journalism at Griffith University's School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science in Brisbane, Australia. She served as Director of the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research from 2016-2024 and has held academic positions at Griffith University since 2012. Her work focuses on community and independent media forms within democratic systems.
- PhD in Journalism, University of Queensland (1998)
Professor Forde specializes in community, grassroots and alternative media and journalism forms. Her research examines the role of independent media in democratic systems, with particular focus on environmental journalism, Indigenous broadcasting, and ethnic community media. She has conducted extensive research on media policy, journalistic practices, and the intersection of media with social justice issues. Her work often explores how community media can provide alternative perspectives to mainstream narratives, particularly regarding climate crisis and Indigenous rights.
Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the evolving landscape of community media in the digital age, with particular attention to Indigenous broadcasting, environmental journalism, and the challenges facing diverse journalists online. Her research demonstrates how alternative media forms are adapting to digital platforms while maintaining their community-focused missions, especially in areas like climate activism and Indigenous storytelling.
- Editorial Advisory Board, Griffith Review (literary journal)
- Editorial Board, The Conversation (Australia)
Professor Forde has led research projects funded by the Australian Research Council, National Indigenous Australians Agency, and UNESCO. She has supervised graduate students in media and journalism studies and frequently collaborates on interdisciplinary research addressing media's role in social and environmental issues.
She co-founded the Journal of Alternative and Community Media with Professor Chris Atton, establishing an important scholarly platform for research in this field. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, with regular contributions to public forums and speaking engagements at events like the Brisbane Writers' Festival.
