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PhD candidate at QUT's DMRC. Interested in children's & YA literature and digital media. @AustLit alumn. Library nerd. #ActuallyAutistic

Brisbane, Australia
Joined February 2011
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My brain as soon as somebody asks me a basic question about my research
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Help us understand communication across home & early education settings. Parents, caregivers, centre directors & educators are invited to complete our survey about digital communication practices. Parents & caregivers: bit.ly/3FgfgUH. Staff: bit.ly/3WaqwZ1
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Help us to understand & optimise the impact of videogames on the wellbeing of children. We're seeking children aged 7-13 years to participate in our Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children project in Brisbane. For more info, visit bit.ly/RITEC_ @_DanielJ_
The IPCC's 6th climate report is released today. As the co-authors of its Australia + NZ chapter write, #climatechange is already damaging human and natural systems we hold dear in Australia. @Griffith_Uni @CSIRO @UTAS_ @MonashUni @RMIT @UQ_News theconversation.com/damage-w…
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If we delay emission cuts we “will miss a brief and rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.” Every sentence describing the new #IPCC report is completely life changing. Literally everything is at stake. apnews.com/article/climate-s…
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Unsure of where to look for updates relating to your area during severe weather events? Here's a guide that may help 👇
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When a woman discloses that she’s autistic the reaction is often dismissal or denial, but in this insightful and moving series of portraits and interviews by photographer @RosieBarnesFoto, voices and experiences are heard. ow.ly/hWKA50HPlfP
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The new IPCC report contains no real surprises. It confirms what we already know from thousands previous studies and reports - that we are in an emergency. It’s a solid (but cautious) summary of the current best available science. 1/2
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Our digital inclusion dream team of leading academics and partner organisations is seeking a PhD student to join our project working with low income Australian families. Apply now or get in touch with any questions! qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-sc…
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Yesterday I completed my PhD confirmation! This was a huge moment for me and I’m excited now to move onto the next stage! #phdtwitter @qutdmrc
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Please @iamjohnoliver- as a long-standing fan of yours and @LastWeekTonight AND as an autistic person with autistic family members, I ask you please not to support a charity focussed on 'curing' us.
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I just found out the saxophonist who played in the Queen Street Mall for years with his gorgeous guide dog has passed away. Graham Pampling, you're a Brisbane icon 😭❤️
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