Audience and User Research

Our group was founded in 2005 as a research community applying innovative methods to the study of live and new media audiences. We meet to share work-in-progress, research methods and knowledge of the field; to create and support new projects; and to publish findings.

Post graduate research students and research associates are valued members. Our communications are conducted in informal meetings, an email discussion group and a shared Web space.

The group is strengthened by its membership from across the university. Current members and projects include:

Professor Patricia Gillard
School of Design, Communication and Information Technology (DCIT)
  • Knowledge and Performance in an Emerging Community of Practice
  • User Research into Text Terminal Equipment for people with hearing and speech disabilities

Emeritus Prof. Victor Emeljanow
School of Drama

Associate Professor Marj Kibby
School of Humanities and Social Science
  • Exploring Internet Induced Changes in Youth Music Consumption

Dr James Juniper

Ms Kym Cowley
Newcastle Business School (NBS)

Ms Judith Sander
PhD Student, DCIT

Ms Louisa Connors
PhD Student, School of Language and Media

Ms Eileen Day
PhD Student, NBS

Ms Clare Lloyd
PhD Student, DCIT

Mr Greg Crowther
PhD Student, NBS