We bring together people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to create an inclusive community of forward thinkers. Our world-leading research is helping communities adapt to technological change and transformative innovation of digital communication and screen media.

We’re passionate about what we teach, with our industry-engaged courses offering students highly flexible study options, real-world projects and employment opportunities across established and emerging sectors of media, communication and cultural industries.  

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Name Position Contact  
Dr Ashir Ahmed Senior Lecturer, Media Data Analytics +61 3 9214 5641
azahmed@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Cesar Albarran-Torres Associate Professor, Cinema and Screen Studies; Deputy Department Chair +61 3 9214 8241
caalbarrantorres@swinburne.edu.au		  
Professor Kath Albury ARC Future Fellow, Media and Communication +61 3 9214 4503
kalbury@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Belinda Barnet Senior Lecturer, Media and Communication +61 3 9214 4389
bbarnet@swinburne.edu.au		  
Professor Trevor Barr Emeritus Professor +61 3 9214 8106
tbarr@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Carolyn Beasley School Associate Director, Research and Training; Course Director, MA Writing; Senior Lecturer, Creative Writing and Literature +61 3 9214 5938
cbeasley@swinburne.edu.au		  
James Berrett Senior Lecturer, Immersive Media +61 3 9214 6461
jberrett@swinburne.edu.au		  
Associate Professor Liam Burke Associate Professor; Cinema and Screen Studies Major Discipline Coordinator +61 3 9214 5943
wburke@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dominique Carlon Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Inclusive AI dcarlon@swinburne.edu.au  
Dr Nagia Centurion Education Specialist, Media and Communications +61 3 9214 8825
ncenturion@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Mark Finn Senior Lecturer, Media and Communication; Media Industries Major Discipline Coordinator +61 3 9214 5254
mfinn@swinburne.edu.au		  
Associate Professor Robert Gill Associate Professor, Public Relations +61 3 9214 5425
rgill@swinburne.edu.au		  
Professor Jock Given Adjunct Professor +61 3 9214 4887
jgiven@swinburne.edu.au		  
Professor Dan Golding Chair, Dept of Media and Communication dgolding@swinburne.edu.au  
Karen Horsley Education Specialist, Media and Communication khorsley@swinburne.edu.au  
Dr Yong-Bin Kang Data Manager ykang@swinburne.edu.au  
Associate Professor Vicki Kerrigan Associate Professor, Communication vkerrigan@swinburne.edu.au  
Dr Naja Later Education Specialist, Media and Communication nlater@swinburne.edu.au  
Dr Andrew Lynch Lecturer, Media and Communication; Cinema and Screen Studies alynch@swinburne.edu.au  
Dr Samantha Mannix Research Fellow smannix@swinburne.edu.au  
Mr Peter Marcato Lecturer, Communication and Radio; Master of Media and Communication Course Director +61 3 9214 8355
pmarcato@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Corey Martin Education Specialist coreymartin@swinburne.edu.au  
Professor Anthony McCosker Professor, Media and Communication; Director of the Social Innovation Research Institute  +61 3 9214 4984
amccosker@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Joanna McIntyre Course Director, Bachelor of Media Communication program; Senior Lecturer, Media and Communication +61 3 9214 8859
joannamcintyre@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Kerrie Milburn Lecturer, Public Relations Major Discipline Coordinator +61 3 9214 5108
kmilburn@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Kyle Moore Lecturer, Digital Media; Social Media Major Discipline Coordinator kjmoore@swin.edu.au  
Mr Simon Morgan Lecturer, Public Relations +61 3 9214 4865
simonmorgan@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Julian Novitz School Academic Director Work Integrated Learning; Senior Lecturer, Creative Writing and Literature +61 3 9214 8273
jnovitz@swinburne.edu.au		  
Giuseppe Pantaleo Lecturer, Digital Advertising Technology +61 3 9214 5294
gpantaleo@swinburne.edu.au		  
Associate Professor Sharon Parkinson Associate Professor, Media and Communication sparkinson@swinburne.edu.au  
Dr Julia Prendergast Associate Professor, Writing; Professional Writing and Editing Major Discipline Coordinator +61 3 9214 5331
jprendergast@swinburne.edu.au		  
Mr David Reid Lecturer, Advertising Major Discipline Coordinator +61 3 9214 3824
dreid@swinburne.edu.au		  
Dr Milovan Savic Research Fellow msavic@swinburne.edu.au  
Ms Denby Weller Lecturer, Video Journalism; Major Discipline Coordinator +61 3 9214 5491
dweller@swinburne.edu.au		  

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  • Media and Communication
  • Health

Swinburne artist featurette expands beyond the screen frame in THE LUME Melbourne

The Van Gogh experience returns to THE LUME Melbourne showcasing a new artist featurette by Swinburne’s award-winning digital artist and Senior Lecturer James Berrett.

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Friday 20 December 2024
A group photo of the 2024 School Teacing Excellence Award Recipients
  • Education
  • Media and Communication

The 2024 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners

The 2024 Swinburne School Teaching Excellence Awards shine a light on our incredible educators, who provide the valuable knowledge, tools and experience to students so they can be career ready.

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Thursday 05 December 2024
More Bluey, less PAW Patrol: why Australian parents want locally made TV for their kids
  • Media and Communication
  • Film and television

Does Bluey matter? New research says yes, as Aussie content rules remain in stuck in trade quagmire

New data from Swinburne researchers shows that 83 per cent of parents think it’s important that children’s content is Australian, and that this content is relatable, educational, positive and funny in a way that reflects our culture.

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Friday 29 November 2024
students and academics posing
  • Student News
  • Media and Communication

Swinburne students curate "Wrestling with Reality" film season for ACMI's Cinema 3

Students from Swinburne's Cinema and Screen Studies program launch curated film season on ACMI’s streaming platform, Cinema 3.
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Tuesday 23 July 2024
  • Design
  • Media and Communication

Swinburne alum launches zine celebrating Asian Australian art and identity

Swinburne Graphic Design alum Dan Truong founded HOISZN, a zine publication showcasing Asian Australian artists and their work.

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Monday 01 July 2024

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