Dr  Andrea Cassin

Dr Andrea Cassin

Lecturer

School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci

Career Summary

Biography

I have been teaching and researching media and communication at the University of Newcastle since 2007, and combine my vast teaching experiences with over ten years working in media and communication roles in Australia and Europe.

Having a strong industry background influences my teaching which takes not only a student-centered, but also a practice-based approach that helps students bridge from theory to practice. My experiences include face-to-face, online and hybrid delivery, and span across Bachelor and Masters level courses (Bachelor and Master level (Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Creative Industries; Master of Digital Media), as well as vocational courses at Hunter TAFE.

My research interests are also practically-led as most projects involve industry funding and partners, and aim to find practical solutions. I have a strong passion for the environment and health related topics, and a specific interest in audiences, community engagement and new technologies. I have presented at international conferences including the Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, the Barcelona PR Meeting and BledCom in Slovenia.

Recent research projects include: 

  • An innovative digital project to boost awareness about organ and tissue donation for young Australians.
  • The award-winning Newcastle City Night Space Activation Project was an innovative approach that aimed to shift anti-social behavior by installing 15 display artworks with integrated AR functionalities across three critical locations in Newcastle city to re-imagine these areas for individual and social play. Andrea is currently investigating the co-design process of the project with the key stakeholders including Newcastle City Council, the Newcastle Art Gallery and local SMEs. 
  • A user-experience (UX) research project which children and their parents about their experiences with augmented reality games; collaborators include an industry partner and the University of Tasmania. 
  • An action research project that took an arts-based approach to support native species survival at Ourimbah Creek Valley. The multidisciplinary project team includes representative from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, as well as academics from the School of Creative Industries and the School of Environmental and Life Science. 

My industry experiences include product management at a leading Australian member-based organization, public affairs at an international media corporation, project management at a public relations and events management agency, and working at a German commercial television channel.

My PhD investigated community engagement for renewable and low carbon emission technologies through the lens of public relations theory. I also hold a Master in Communication and Media Research with high distinction from the Department of Journalism and Communication Research in Hanover, Germany, which was based on a research thesis that explored people's motivations for going to the cinema.


Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Media Arts, University of Newcastle
  • Masters in Media Science and Applied Communication, Universitat Hannover
  • Certiificate 1V in Assessment and Worklace Training BZ401698, Sydney Community College - RTO
  • Cert 1V in Training and asessment TA40104, TAFE

Keywords

  • audience studies
  • co-creation
  • community engagement
  • digital strategy
  • environmental communication
  • public relations
  • strategic communication

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • German (Mother)

Fields of Research

Code Description Percentage
470102 Communication technology and digital media studies 30
470204 Cultural and creative industries 30
470108 Organisational, interpersonal and intercultural communication 40

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title Organisation / Department
Lecturer University of Newcastle
School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci
Australia

Academic appointment

Dates Title Organisation / Department
1/1/2018 - 31/12/2021 Lecturer School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle
Australia
1/2/2016 - 31/12/2017 Lecturer Univerisity of Newcastle
School of Design, Communication and Information Technology
Australia
1/7/2007 - 31/12/2015 Sessional Academic School of Design, Communication & IT, University of Newcastle
Australia

Membership

Dates Title Organisation / Department
1/1/2021 - 31/12/2021 College Board Member The University of Newcastle
College of Human & Social Futures
Australia
1/1/2021 - 31/12/2021 School Executive Board Member The University of Newcastle
School of Creative Industries
Australia
1/1/2020 - 31/12/2020 Faculty Board Member Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle, Australia
Australia

Professional appointment

Dates Title Organisation / Department
1/8/2002 - 30/6/2005 Product Manager and Channel Communication Specialist NRMA Motoring & Services
Travel Department
Australia
1/4/2000 - 31/7/2001 Corporate Communication Consultant Bertelsmann AG
Corporate Communication
Germany
2/8/1999 - 31/3/2000 Projectmanager Media and PR Klußmann Communications
Germany
4/8/1997 - 27/11/1998 Strategic Management Consultancy - Project Work (contract) Roland Berger & Partner GmbH
Competence Centre Multimedia/Media
Germany
1/7/1992 - 30/9/1993 Personal Assistant for TV Show Producer RTL Television
Germany

Teaching appointment

Dates Title Organisation / Department
1/1/2010 - 31/12/2012 Casual Teacher for Marketing, Communication and Events Hunter Institute TAFE
Australia

Awards

Award

Year Award
2022 UON Engagement Excellence Award for Industry Engagement - FastLAB team
The University of Newcastle
2022 Good Design Australia Award for the Newcastle City Night-Space Activation Project
FastLAB, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences
2019 Faculty Excellence Award - Festival X Team
FEDUA, University of Newcastle

Research Award

Year Award
2013 Outstanding Postgraduate (Research) Student Achievement Award in 2013
Faculty of Science and Information Technology The University of Newcastle

Teaching Award

Year Award
2019 DVC(A) Merit List 2018 for Learning and Teaching Excellence
Office of the DVC(A), The University of Newcastle, Australia
2009 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2008-2009
FEDUA - Faculty of Education and Arts, UoN

Teaching

Code Course Role Duration
CMNS3320 International Media Studies
School of Design, Communication & IT, University of Newcastle
This course examines global issues in communication and media industries. Students will deepen their understanding of international media practice and theory and develop skills to assist them in working in a global environment. They will learn the role of media professionals in society. The course examines variations in media systems around the world including how social, cultural, political, economic and historical contexts influence and impact media practice.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Tutor 1/1/2007 - 31/12/2011
CMNS2530 Strategic Communication
School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle
This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental communication and relational concepts and processes that underpin public relations strategy. The course focusses on organisational communication behaviour and strategic engagement with key publics, and the role of public relations within an organisation. Using a problem-based learning approach, students will work collaboratively with local organisations to identify, analyse and address real-world communication issues. Students will develop strategic responses that are underpinned by relevant theoretical, ethical and legal frameworks.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Tutor 1/7/2020 - 31/12/2024
CMNS2290 Public Relations Issues and Strategies
University of Newcastle
Tutor 1/1/2009 - 30/7/2010
CMNS2000 Digital Media Engagement
School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences | University of Newcastle
Digital and social media have transformed our lives, and how individuals, professionals, and organisations engage with their audiences. Students will learn about the theoretical and cultural dynamics of digital communication. This course provides students with an opportunity to investigate a range of digital and social media forms and practices. It provides students with an opportunity to investigate social, political, economic, and cultural implications of digital media engagement from both Western and non-Western perspectives. Students will also create a professional profile that enables and equips students to connect with industry professionals and become work-ready.
Course coordinator, lecturer and tutor 1/1/2023 - 31/7/2024
CIND3500 Professional Placement
School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle

Students will undertake a work placement in an organisation to apply the professional skills and practices acquired during their program of study. During the placement they will develop professional skills and practices appropriate to their chosen profession and experience the dynamics, discourses, practices and realities of working in a professional environment. Direction is provided onsite by a placement supervisor.

Student projects may include, but are not limited to: theoretical explorations and reviews; speculative design practices; professionally oriented projects; work-integrated learning and research-integrated learning opportunities; group / collaborative projects; external stakeholder based projects

Students undertaking CIND3500 – Professional Placement may be eligible to apply for a Scholarships with our industry partners. The Work-Integrated-Learning placement with the industry partner would contribute to their completion of CIND3500.

Course Coordinator & Facilitator 1/7/2021 - 31/12/2024
CMNS2140 Principles of Public Relations
The University of Newcastle - School of Humanities, Creative Industries, and Social Sciences
This course introduces students to the field of public relations and provides a foundational knowledge of public relations theory and practice. Students will begin to develop an understanding of professional practice, ethical issues, and role of communication strategies and tactics in public relations management. Students are encouraged to explore different types of public relations practice and to begin positioning themselves to develop a career in the field.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer and Tutor 1/1/2021 - 30/6/2022
CMNS2600 Audience Studies
School of Design, Communication & IT, University of Newcastle
The onset of media convergence and the rapid uptake of new media platforms such as streaming services, has changed the way audiences interact with traditional media platforms such as television and radio. This course will examine the way audiences are researched and positioned by media organisations and texts. Students study competing theories regarding the different ways audiences relate to media products and texts to meet individual needs, and the needs of producers and the media industries. Students will also explore specific instances of text/reader relationships as they apply to film, radio, popular music, print media and television and the Internet.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Tutor 1/7/2006 - 30/6/2012
CMNS3540 Public Relations Campaigns
School of Creative Industries, Factulty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle
This unit of study focuses on theory and management of public relations campaigns. Students will critically examine a range of campaigns and different strategies and theories of public relations campaigns. Ethical issues in campaigning will be a major consideration. Students will learn how to develop, manage and evaluate a public relations campaign. Students will also apply content production and media management skills developed throughout their degree to their campaigns in the context in which contemporary public relations is practiced.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer and Tutor 1/7/2018 - 31/7/2024
CMNS3510 Advanced Public Relations Studies
School of Design, Communication & IT, University of Newcastle
This course contributes to the student's depth and breadth of knowledge of the evolving media landscape and the role traditional and emerging communication channels play in public relations. It is a detailed examination of the array of channels utilized by public relations professionals including traditional media, digital media, social media, earned and owned media. These are explored and assessed from a theoretical, strategic and tactical perspective. Knowledge and skills including the design, implementation and measurement of promotional, persuasive and social media engagement strategies are developed through case studies and projects. The course builds on previous courses at 1000 and 2000 level to further students’ understanding of public relations theory and practice, both in an Australian and in an international context.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Tutor 1/7/2008 - 31/12/2012
CMNS3550 Public Relations Project
School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle
This course is the capstone unit in the Public Relations and Strategic Communication Major. It provides students with the opportunity to draw on and assimilate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their major, while extending and refining these skills to provide strategic and tactical solutions for a real-world client-based campaign. Students will engage with and apply the theoretical, ethical and legal understandings that underpin public relations campaign practice. Working both independently and collaboratively, it will prepare students for professional practice through the delivery of well-researched and creative responses and materials, that practicably meet their client’s brief within allocated budgets and timeframes.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Tutor 1/7/2020 - 31/12/2020
CMNS6060 eCulture and Audiences
School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle
As part of the Master of Digital Media this online course examines cultural issues relating to communication networks and interactive multimedia, from both historical and contemporary perspectives. It also considers the way audiences are researched and positioned by media organisations and texts. Students study competing theories regarding the different ways audiences relate to media products and texts to meet individual needs and the needs of producers operating within cultural frameworks. Students will examine these issues by engaging with digital media production and analysis.
Course Coordinator & Online Facilitator 1/1/2016 - 30/6/2021
CMNS3530 Public Relations Strategy
School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle
This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental communication and relational concepts and processes that underpin public relations strategy. The course focuses on strategic communication and positioning; risk, issues and crisis communication; organisational communication; community relations and government relations. Students will develop a strategic communication plan and responses to address contemporary public relations issues focusing on public consultation and community engagement.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Tutor 1/1/2014 - 31/12/2019
CIND3003 Creatives Industries Professional Project
School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle

The course provides students with an opportunity to build on professional networks, work with stakeholders and audiences and develop skills for future employment and entrepreneurial activity in the Creative Industries. It requires students to produce a major collaborative or individual project in a professional setting. Students will manage all stages toward the completion of the project, including production, audience development and critical reflection of both commercial, aesthetic and social outcomes.

Student projects may include, but are not limited to: theoretical explorations and reviews; speculative design practices; professionally oriented projects; work-integrated learning and research-integrated learning opportunities; group / collaborative projects; external stakeholder based projects.

Project Supervisor 1/7/2021 - 31/12/2024
CMNS3520 Public Affairs
The University of Newcastle - School of Humanities, Creative Industries, and Social Sciences
The course explores the processes of communication as they relate to structures of government and to other socio-political and institutional forces within society. It examines responsibilities and relationships between tiers of government and probes processes of decision and policy-making. The course considers concepts related to power, influence, ideology and values, political involvement and active citizenship. Through contemporary issues and events, consideration is applied to the Australian system of government, and how political power is contested, gained, exercised, and resisted. The role and influence of social and political movements as methods of organising political ideas and action will be examined.
Course Coordinator and Lecturer 1/1/2022 - 30/6/2022
CMNS1230 Introduction to Public Relations
The University of Newcastle
This course introduces students to the field of public relations and provides a foundational knowledge of public relations theory and practice. Students will begin to develop an understanding of professional practice, ethical issues, and role of communication strategies and tactics in public relations management. Students are encouraged to explore the different types of public relations practice and to begin positioning themselves to develop a career in the field.
Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Tutor 1/7/2007 - 31/12/2011
CIND3000 Distribution, Markets and Audiences
School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle
This course focuses on frameworks for understanding different market sectors within the Creative Industries. Students will gain a deeper understanding of distribution as the basis for generating income from intellectual property, and the means to attract, generate and maintain an audience. Established distribution models for analogue and digital media will be introduced, discussed and problematised. Students will undertake a detailed study of a market sector, and the opportunities and challenges it represents for creative work. At the end of the course, students will pitch an outline of their major creative project.
Lecturer & Tutor 1/7/2019 - 31/12/2020
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Publications

For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.


Journal article (3 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2023 Hight C, Minichiello M, Egglestone P, O'Callaghan S, Drummond J, Irvine C, Cassin A, 'The Playable City: Collaborative Workflows for Innovative Urban Social Design', Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal Annual Review, 16 97-107 (2023) [C1]
DOI 10.18848/1833-1874/cgp/v16i01/97-107
Co-authors Simone Ocallaghan, Paul Egglestone, Jon Drummond, Craig Hight
2022 Killen C, McIntyre K, Drabsch B, Cassin A, Chalmers A, Callen A, et al., 'Communicating as Community: Examining power and authority in community focused environmental communication through participatory action research in the Ourimbah Creek Valley.', Platform: journal of media and communication, 9.2 6-21 (2022) [C1]
Co-authors Chloe Killen, Anita Chalmers, Phillip Mcintyre, Alex Callen
2020 Sansom J, Cassin A, McIntyre K, 'Muslims in Australia: How Facebook Use Cultivates Perceptions of Us against Them among Social Groups', The Journal of Communication and Media Studies, 6 21-39 (2020) [C1]
DOI 10.18848/2470-9247/CGP/v06i01/21-39
Co-authors Phillip Mcintyre

Conference (8 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2024 Hight C, Minichiello M, Egglestone P, O'Callaghan S, Drummond J, Irvine C, Cassin A, 'The Playable City: Refashioning Spaces Within Urban Social Design', Peer Review Proceedings of the Sixteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Newcastle, N.S.W (Virtual) (2024)
DOI 10.18848/978-1-963049-18-3/CGP
Co-authors Paul Egglestone, Simone Ocallaghan, Craig Hight, Jon Drummond
2022 Killen C, McIntyre K, Foster L, Ransom L, Mulcahy A, Drabsch B, et al., 'Communicating as Community: An action research approach to environmental communication in the Ourimbah Creek Valley.', Ourimbah (2022)
Co-authors Chloe Killen, Anita Chalmers, Alex Callen, Phillip Mcintyre
2021 Killen C, McIntyre K, Foster L, Ransom L, Mulcahy A, Drabsch B, et al., 'Communicating as Community: Examining power and authority in community focused environmental communication through participatory action research in the Ourimbah Creek Valley.', Melbourne, VIC (2021)
Co-authors Phillip Mcintyre, Chloe Killen, Anita Chalmers, Alex Callen
2019 Cassin A, 'Getting the Green Light: Community Engagement for Renewable Energy and Low-carbon Emission Technologies in Australia', Bonn, Germany (2019)
2016 Cassin A, James M, 'Green community engagement do organisations actually listen?', https://www.bledcom.com/asset/tfyt5d6TmW66QZ8eJ, Bled, Slovenia (2016)
2013 Balnaves M, Cassin A, James MB, 'The Social Mood Reader - Mapping citizen engagement in public relations using the semantic web and supercomputing.', International Communication Association, London, UK (2013) [E1]
2013 Cassin A, 'Exploring Community Engagement for renewable energies and low-carbon emission technologies in Australia', Barcelona (2013)
2010 Koutsoukos C, Cassin A, 'World Youth Day Sydney 2008: The acceptable face of religion in contemporary Australia', World Youth Day Sydney 2008: The acceptable face of religion in contemporary Australia, Toronto, Canada (2010)
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2021 Cassin A, Getting the Green Light: Community Engagement for Renewable Energies and Low-Carbon Emission Technologies in Australia , University of Newcastle, Australia (2021)
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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants 12
Total funding $379,118

Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.


20232 grants / $100,118

“Let’s talk”: Organ and tissue donation campaign targeting young Australians$73,118

Funding body: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority

Funding body Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority
Project Team Doctor Elaine Xu, Doctor Andrea Cassin, Doctor Stuart McBratney, Doctor Simon Weaving
Scheme Community Awareness Grants Program
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2023
Funding Finish 2023
GNo G2201286
Type Of Funding C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other
Category 1500
UON Y

Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarship$27,000

Since 2019 the University of Newcastle (UoN) partnered with Muswellbrook Shire Council (MSC) to work on the Blue Heeler Film Festival as a combined work integrated learning (WiL). The scholarship program provides five UON students with scholarships and the opportunity to develop collaborative creative practice through a real industry project - the Blue Heeler Film Festival - a council initiative that encourages and celebrates short-form film-making by emerging and experienced filmmakers in the Hunter region and across Australia.

Funding body: Muswellbrook Shire Council

Funding body Muswellbrook Shire Council
Project Team

Blue Heeler Film Festival

Scheme Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarships
Role Lead
Funding Start 2023
Funding Finish 2023
GNo
Type Of Funding Other Public Sector - Local
Category 2OPL
UON N

20221 grants / $28,000

Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarship$28,000

Since 2019 the University of Newcastle (UoN) partnered with Muswellbrook Shire Council (MSC) to work on the Blue Heeler Film Festival as a combined work integrated learning (WiL). The scholarship program provides five UON students with scholarships and the opportunity to develop collaborative creative practice through a real industry project - the Blue Heeler Film Festival - a council initiative that encourages and celebrates short-form film-making by emerging and experienced filmmakersacross the Hunter Region.

Funding body: Muswellbrook Shire Council

Funding body Muswellbrook Shire Council
Scheme Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarships
Role Lead
Funding Start 2022
Funding Finish 2022
GNo
Type Of Funding Other Public Sector - Local
Category 2OPL
UON N

20214 grants / $204,000

Newcastle City Night-Space Activation$168,000

Funding body: Newcastle City Council

Funding body Newcastle City Council
Project Team Professor Paul Egglestone, Associate Professor Craig Hight, Doctor Andrea Cassin, Doctor Simone O'Callaghan, Associate Professor Jon Drummond, Professor Mario Minichiello, Doctor Clare Irvine, Dr Bavinton Nathaniel
Scheme Research Grant
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2021
Funding Finish 2021
GNo G2100573
Type Of Funding C2400 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Other
Category 2400
UON Y

Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarship$28,000

Since 2019 the University of Newcastle (UoN) partnered with Muswellbrook Shire Council (MSC) to work on the Blue Heeler Film Festival as a combined work integrated learning (WiL). The scholarship program provides five UON students with scholarships and the opportunity to develop collaborative creative practice through a real industry project - the Blue Heeler Film Festival - a council initiative that encourages and celebrates short-form film-making by emerging and experienced filmmakers in the Hunter Region.

Funding body: Muswellbrook Shire Council

Funding body Muswellbrook Shire Council
Project Team

Andrea Cassin, Simon Weaving

Scheme Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarships
Role Lead
Funding Start 2021
Funding Finish 2021
GNo
Type Of Funding Other Public Sector - Local
Category 2OPL
UON N

Transdisciplinary Research Network in Art and Interface Technology (TRAIT)$5,000

Funding body: Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle

Funding body Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle
Project Team

Dr Rewa Wright (Lead); Dr Andrea Cassi; A/Prof John Drummond; Dr Ralph Kenke; Prof Mario Minichiello; Dr Nicole Carroll; Dr Clinton Watkins (Auckland Uni of Technology); Dr Alison Bennett (RMIT)

Scheme Strategic Network and Pilot Project Grants Scheme
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2021
Funding Finish 2021
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

CHSF Working Parents Research Relief Scheme$3,000

Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle

Funding body College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
Scheme CHSF - Working Parents Research Relief Scheme
Role Lead
Funding Start 2021
Funding Finish 2021
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

20201 grants / $10,000

Communicating as Community: An Action Research, Arts-Based Approach to Species Survival in the Ourimbah Creek Valley$10,000

Funding body: FASTLab | School of Creative Industries

Funding body FASTLab | School of Creative Industries
Project Team

Prof Phillip McIntyre, Dr Chloe Killen, Dr Bernadette Drabsch, Dr Anita Chalmers, Mrs Andrea Cassin

Scheme RAPID
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2020
Funding Finish 2021
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

20194 grants / $37,000

Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarship$25,000

In 2019 the School of Creative Industries (SOCI) University of Newcastle (UoN) partnered with Muswellbrook Shire Council (MSC) to work on the Blue Heeler Film Festival as a combined work integrated learning (WiL) project as part of the curriculum of their communication, creative industries, music and visual design programs. Providing students with a real industry project enables them to build skills, encourage collaborative creative work practices and provides scope for potential future projects and career insights.

The Blue Heeler Film Festival celebrates short-form film-making and aims to support and encourage both emerging and experienced filmmakers across the Hunter region. The festival focuses on young local people making and delivering film content for a film competition and festival event to be held at Muswellbrook. The event is run by Muswellbrook Shire Council and supported by local businesses.

Funding body: Muswellbrook Shire Council

Funding body Muswellbrook Shire Council
Project Team

Una Rey, Andrea Cassin

Scheme Muswellbrook Shire Council Creative Scholarships
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2019
Funding Finish 2019
GNo
Type Of Funding External
Category EXTE
UON N

Authentic assessment and work-integrated learning in the creative industries$9,000

The tEN Research Investment Scheme is an initiative of the NeW Education Framework and is designed to provide encouragement, mentoring, support and resources that will enable our University educators to undertake high-quality research in teaching and learning. The investments are supported by a series of research development workshops and network events to support educators in the field of scholarship of teaching and learning. Through the tEN Research Stream, educators will be enabled to produce quality research outputs, develop excellence and equity in learning and teaching, test and generate new and emergent pedagogies, and embed a critical, research-informed approach.

Funding body: Univeristy of Newcastle

Funding body Univeristy of Newcastle
Project Team

Janet Fulton, Andrea Cassin, Caelli Brooker, Christina Koutsoukos, Paul Scott, Felicity Biggins

Scheme tEN Research Investment Scheme
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2019
Funding Finish 2019
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

2019 New Courses Initiative funding - FEDUA$2,000

Funding body: The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts

Funding body The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
Project Team

Craig Hight, Andrea Cassin

Scheme New Courses Initiative funding
Role Lead
Funding Start 2019
Funding Finish 2019
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

School of Creative Industries Travel Grant$1,000

Funding body: School of Creative Industries, Factulty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle

Funding body School of Creative Industries, Factulty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle
Project Team

Janet Fulton, Andrea Cassin, Caelli Brooker, Christina Koutsoukos, Paul Scott, Felicity Biggins, Belinda Hodgson, Ralph Kenke, Carl Morgan, Louise Dash

Scheme Travel
Role Lead
Funding Start 2019
Funding Finish 2019
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N
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Research Supervision

Number of supervisions

Completed6
Current1

Current Supervision

Commenced Level of Study Research Title Program Supervisor Type
2022 PhD Exploring the Influence of Strategic Messaging on People’s Climate Change Perceptions: An Australian Mixed Methods Case-Study PhD (Comm & Media Arts), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle Principal Supervisor

Past Supervision

Year Level of Study Research Title Program Supervisor Type
2024 PhD The Climate Change Debate In Australia: How Facebook Use Cultivates Perceptions Of 'Us Against Them' Among Social Groups PhD (Comm & Media Arts), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle Principal Supervisor
2022 Honours How does the social media strategy of high end fashion events impact audience engagement? Communication & Media Studies, The University of Newcastle - School of Humanities, Creative Industries, and Social Sciences Sole Supervisor
2022 Honours What aspects make independent magazines more engaging than traditional magazine among young female audiences? Communication & Media Studies, The University of Newcastle - School of Humanities, Creative Industries, and Social Sciences Sole Supervisor
2021 Honours A strategic interplay: The elements of strategic communication in promotional surf brand campaigns
Completed with Honours First Class
Communication & Media Studies, School of Creative Industries | University of Newcastle Sole Supervisor
2020 Honours Rainbow washing in public relations: Audience power and positioning during the ANZ #LoveSpeech campaign
Completed with Honours First Class
Communication & Media Studies, School of Creative Industries, Factulty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle Sole Supervisor
2019 Honours The cultivation effects of Facebook use on perceptions of Muslims in Australia
Completed with Honours First Class
Communication & Media Studies, School of Creative Industries, Factulty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle Sole Supervisor
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Research Projects

The climate change debate in Australia: How Facebook use cultivates perceptions of 'us against them' among social groups 2020 - 2024

Collaborators

Name Organisation
Doctor Andrea Sandra Eugenie Cassin University of Newcastle

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Dr Andrea Cassin

Position

Lecturer
Media and Communication
School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci
College of Human and Social Futures

Contact Details

Email andrea.cassin@newcastle.edu.au
Phone (02) 4921 6765

Office

Building NU Space Level 4
Location Newcastle City Campus

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