Doctoral Candidate & Research Officer at BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University
Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Behavioural Studies and Anthropology. Honours degree in Behavioural Studies. Previously a PhD candidate in Behavioural Studies. Currently enrolled in a Behaviour Change Graduate Research Industry Partnership (BC-GRIP) Doctoral program, investigating how to use behavioural science to reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Professional background in social and opinion research (7 years) with a focus on best practice data collection. Experience across many different research areas involving behaviour, attitudes, and knowledge. Fields of research include road safety, health & well being, the environment, online behaviour, and evaluation of behaviour change media campaigns. Strong personal interest in the impact of mass media & social media on behaviour and the human-nature relationship.
Here's a funny thing: can comedy really change our environmental behaviours?
Jul 19, 2018 13:54 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Someone (possibly George Bernard Shaw) once said: If you want to tell people the truth, youd better make them laugh or theyll kill you. While comedy can certainly soften a message, can it really change our...
How to break up with plastics (using behavioural science)
Jul 14, 2018 11:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Science
Australia is responsible for over 13 thousand tonnes of plastic litter per year. At the end of June 2018, the Australian government released an inquiry report on the waste and recycling industry in Australia. One of the...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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