In this episode of the HASSCast we speak to Dr Vincent Tran, a recent graduate from Swinburne University of Technology for a PhD spotlight about his thesis A Brief History of the Shared Universe in Popular Culture.

Dr Vincent Tran is an early career researcher conducting research into shared universes across media and history. His research into shared universes covers a wide basis of topics from industry, narratology and fandom with a focus in historical analysis. His PhD thesis “A Brief History of the Shared Universe in Popular Culture” examined the development of the shared universe from the 1800s to contemporary media, examining questions such as: Why has the shared universe been so ubiquitous as a story telling device? Why are shared universes created and consumed?

Vincent has also lectured and taught on a variety of topics in media, from serialisation, world building, transmedia and gaming.

Vincent is the co-editor of the book Televisual Shared Universes Expanded and Converged Storyworlds on the Small Screen, and is currently working on his first book.

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In this episode of the HASSCast Dr Effie Karageorgos talks through her recent publication, Medical fears of the malingering soldier: ‘phony cronies’ and the Repat in 1960s Australia in the journal Medical History.

Dr Effie Karageorgos is Lecturer in History at the University of Newcastle, Australia and Deputy Convenor of the UON Future of Madness Network. Her research focuses on histories of conflict, violence, gender and psychiatry, specifically soldier and veteran trauma, as well as protest movements. She co-edits Health and History, the official journal of the Australian and New Zealand Society for the History of Medicine and runs the Social Production of Mental Health seminar series alongside Dr Natalie Hendry. With Professor Catharine Coleborne, she is pursuing a new history of mental health aftercare funded by the Australian Research Council.

See more of Dr Effie Karageorgos' work through her Google Scholar profile.

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In this episode of the HASSCast David Micallef discusses his recent publication, ‘Emerging adult gamers and their diet – a socio-ecological approach to improve health behaviour’ in the Journal of Social Marketing.

David Micallef, is a Senior Lecturer and Program Manager for Public Relations at RMIT University, Australia, and has over 20 years’ experience as a consultant in marketing communication, social marketing and public relations. David’s research explores the intersection between social marketing and video games in engaging young people in healthier behaviours. Specifically, David’s PhD investigates how online games and related activities, such as game streaming and esports, can be used to positively influence the health behaviour of emerging adults – those aged 18 to 25.

See more of David Micallef's work through his Google Scholar profile.

Samples of eSports coverage included in the episode:

ESPN (2018) The International 8 primer -- a $24.8 million dollar esports tournament.

Khaldor (2020) Valorant Esports - Tournament Commentary - LVL Valorant Clash.

The HASSCast is supported by Swinburne University’s School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. Produced by me, Damien O’Meara, Kirsten Ambrens, and Dr Carolyn Beasley. 

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In this episode of the HASSCast Dr Damilola Ayeni shares her PhD research, ‘How Australian Facebook users negotiate the platform’s affordances in vaccine communication’.

Dr Damilola Ayeni holds a PhD in Media and Communications from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Her doctoral research investigates Australians use of Facebook, and its role in influencing health messaging and communications. She is passionate about social media platforms and its widespread use in the society. She also teaches multiple media courses at Swinburne and other universities. 

Outside of her teaching commitments, you can find her taking leisurely walks, hanging out with friends, and binge watching movies and reality tv shows.

Read Dr Ayeni's work in The Conversation.

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In this episode of the HASSCast Dr Catherine Hartung discusses her recent publication, 'Teachers of TikTok: Glimpses and gestures in the performance of professional identity' in the journal Media International Australia.

Dr Catherine Hartung is Senior Lecturer in Education in the Department of Education at Swinburne University of Technology. Catherine’s teaching and research brings together the fields of sociology, education, cultural studies, and citizenship to explore how educational and political institutions govern young people’s lives, and how young people, and the adults who care for and educate them, negotiate this governance. Connect on Twitter: @catharty

See more of Catherine's work work through her Google Scholar profile.

Episode includes samples from @Iam.MrLuke's TikTok, as the topic of this discussion.

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