Kylie Navuku

Dr Kylie (Anderson) Navuku has extensive experience in academic teaching and research. At University of Queensland (UQ) Kylie teaches in Communications and Journalism courses (undergraduate and postgraduate). Her research interests are at the intersection of politics, communications, and media/journalism with a focus on oceans and island countries.

As a communication specialist, Kylie has worked with non-government, government, and inter-governmental stakeholders contributing to campaigns/ initiatives with the purpose of raising awareness and furthering public education on various themes (including conservation and climate change). Her current research focus addresses ways in which journalism can contribute to this endeavour, focusing on the coverage of 'high level international events'. With experience in academic research and writing for scholarly publication, Kylie's communication practice has included writing for the media, visual arts, and creative writing. She is currently engaged in a creative-practice based project aimed at understanding how visual arts can assist in the dissemination of science and environmental messages.

In addition to a PhD from UQ, Kylie has a MA (IntRel)(Res) [Master of Arts (International Relations) by Research] and a BIntSt (Hons) [Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)] from Flinders University.

Other university employment includes the University of the South Pacific (USP) and Flinders University. At USP, Kylie was based at Laucala Campus in Fiji but her role also took her to the campuses and centres in Majuro (Marshall Islands), Honiara (Solomon Islands), Nuku'alofa (Tonga), Alafua (Apia, Samoa), and Rarotonga (Cook Islands). At Flinders, Kylie was based at the Bedford Park Campus in South Australia, while at UQ she is based at St Lucia campus in Queensland.