Associate Professor Jodie George is the Academic Director of UniSA Online, overseeing the development and delivery of online programs, ensuring their quality and relevance through ongoing evaluation and improvement. Within this role, she is responsible for maintaining compliance with university policies, fostering industry engagement, and promoting authentic assessment practices. Her career encompasses academic leadership, strategic planning, curriculum development, and governance, with a strong emphasis on enhancing staff and student experiences.
Jodie has engaged extensively with the wider university sector, government, and industry stakeholders, championing innovative educational approaches that combine traditional and digital learning ... Read more
About me
Associate Professor Jodie George is the Academic Director of UniSA Online, overseeing the development and delivery of online programs, ensuring their quality and relevance through ongoing evaluation and improvement. Within this role, she is responsible for maintaining compliance with university policies, fostering industry engagement, and promoting authentic assessment practices. Her career encompasses academic leadership, strategic planning, curriculum development, and governance, with a strong emphasis on enhancing staff and student experiences.
Jodie has engaged extensively with the wider university sector, government, and industry stakeholders, championing innovative educational approaches that combine traditional and digital learning environments. Her contributions to strategic planning, fostering workplace excellence, and implementing initiatives reflect her commitment to the academic community. She has also led the development and quality assurance of online programs, ensuring their relevance through ongoing evaluation and improvement.
Jodie holds a PhD from the University of South Australia and her research is primarily concerned with cultural geography, examining how language may be used to construct locations and events, particularly within the rural context. Her research includes numerous publications in books, refereed journals, and conference papers, covering topics like regional festivals, rural communities, and the cultural value of tourism. Her work has been supported by various grants and recognised through professional associations and consulting roles.
As an active member of the academic community, Jodie has engaged with a number of professional associations and has served as an academic consultant and reviewer. Her contributions to research and professional associations include membership in the Association for Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand, the Australian Association of Writing Programs, and the Institute of Australian Geographers, among others.
About me
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Psychology University of South Australia
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
Year | Output |
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2016 |
5
1
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Year | Output |
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2015 |
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2014 |
3
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2014 |
3
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Year | Output |
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2016 |
3
4
1
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2015 |
Open access
23
15
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2011 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
Open access
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2008 |
4
2
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Research
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Wollongong | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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MemberSA Writers Centre |
2017 |
Highly Commended Paper, Emerald Literati Network Awards for ExcellenceEmerald Group Publishing |
2016 |
MemberCultural Studies Association of Australasia (CSAA) |
2016 |
MemberAustralian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP) |
2016 |
MemberInstitute of Australian Geographers (IAG) |
2016 |
MemberAssociation for Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand |
2016 |
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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They fell somewhere between myth and memory: how war literature influences Australia's collective remembrance and historical understanding of World War One | Current |
A million possible worlds: a study of the alternative history model | Completed |
Engaging WIL: risk, trust, and complex contexts of academics¿ communication with work integrated learning hosts | Completed |
From the 'blasted heath' to Belle and Sebastian: Macbeth as modern myth | Completed |
'I weave back to you' - Archival-poetics for the record | Completed |
Nicholas Culpeper and the mystery of the philosopher¿s stone: recovering and enhancing subjugated knowledges through historical fiction | Completed |
Provoking the muse: exploring creative practice in South Australia | Completed |
Selamat jalan, sampai jumpa lagi (farewell until we meet again): transcultural family stories from colonial and postcolonial Indonesia | Completed |
The cultural value of digital games and play | Completed |
Using a fictional micronation to explore issues in a future Australia | Completed |
Violets, white feathers and the sisterhood of peace: South Australian women's activism in World War One | Completed |