School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education
Advancing what it means to be human in a more-than-human world.
The School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education brings together people from the humanities, arts, film and media, social sciences and education to explore how industries, cultures and societies evolve and respond to technological transformation.
We address some of the most pressing issues and challenges that require both scientific creativity and understanding of human complexities. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with sought-after transferable skills in communication, teamwork and leadership.
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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Education
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Film and Television
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Media and Communication
School leadership
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Professor James Verdon
Dean, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education -
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Dr Steven Murdoch
Associate Dean (Education) -
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Professor Kay Cook
Associate Dean (Research) -
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Professor Ruth Abbey
Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences -
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Professor Sivanes Phillipson
Chair, Department of Education -
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Professor Susan Kerrigan
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Associate Professor Dan Golding
Chair Department of Media and Communications (Acting) -
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Associate Professor John McCormick
Centre Director for Transformative Media Technologies -
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Associate Professor Christian (Andi) Nygaard
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Dr Mark Finn
Academic Director, Pathways and Partnerships -
Peter Marcato
Academic Director Student Experience -
Dr Julian Novitz
Academic Director, Work Integrated Learning -
Dr Carolyn Beasley
Academic Director, Research and Training -
Dr Kitty Janssen
Academic Integrity Advisor
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Latest news
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Magazines were supposed to die in the digital age. Why haven’t they?
In the classic comedy Ghostbusters (1984), newly hired secretary Janice raises the subject of reading, while idly flipping through the pages of a magazine. The scientist Egon Spengler responds with a brusque dismissal: “print is dead..”
Wednesday 10 January 2024 -
- University
- Media and Communication
What will you read on the beach this summer? We asked 6 avid readers
One of the best things about summer for the book-lovers among us is a beach towel by a strip of water … and time to lose yourself in another world. That might be a traditional beach read – typically a genre paperback with a propulsive plot – or an opportunity to catch up on the classics you never got around to during the year. Or, really, anything you like!
Friday 29 December 2023 -
- 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.
Monday 01 July 2024 -
- Science
- Media and Communication
Hearing voices is common and can be distressing. Virtual reality might help us meet and ‘treat’ them
New research suggests that virtual reality may help treat auditory hallucinations. Avatar therapy allows a person to create a virtual representation of the voice or voices, which looks and sounds like what they are experiencing.
Wednesday 26 June 2024 -
- 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.Tuesday 23 July 2024
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For general enquiries, please email to SoSSMFEExecutive@swin.edu.au.