Indigenous Research and Knowledge Seminar Series

Utilising Pacific Methodologies as Inclusive Practice
14 Jul

Utilising Pacific Methodologies as Inclusive Practice

For academics embarking on research with Pacific people for the benefit of Pacific communities or issues, what is paramount is the need for Pacific methodologies to be adopted as well as adapted, to improve communication and rapport with prospective participants.
Community-centred water and energy security in First Nations
15 May

Community-centred water and energy security in First Nations

The project aims to strengthen community climate, water and energy resilience through bringing digital tools and Western knowledge together with Indigenous knowledge and learning.
Bridging the Financial Gap: Exploring Vulnerabilities with Cryptocurrencies Owners
01 May

Bridging the Financial Gap: Exploring Vulnerabilities with Cryptocurrencies Owners

In this presentation, I share findings from a larger study that sought to identify, who is vulnerable and what are the vulnerabilities when buying and storing cryptocurrencies.
Developing Indigenous Research Methods
31 Oct

Developing Indigenous Research Methods

Developing Indigenous research methods involves creating frameworks and practices that respect and incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems, perspectives, and values.
Australian Indigenous Storytelling Modes and the Shaping of Australian Indigenous Literary History
29 Aug

Australian Indigenous Storytelling Modes and the Shaping of Australian Indigenous Literary History

Literary scholars and the Australian literary sector have long grappled with notions of "literature' in relation to Australian Indigenous storytelling modes, writing and text.
When what's ugly isn't considered ugly: the tension between romantic comedy norms and marginalised experiences
26 Jul

When what's ugly isn't considered ugly: the tension between romantic comedy norms and marginalised experiences

Through an intersectional lens, I explore how romantic narratives perpetuate harmful stereotypes and ideals. By delving into the experiences of minority experiences, I highlight some of the disconnect between the genre's norms and the realities faced by those on the margins.