Ms Katherine Roff
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Humanities
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Media, School of Humanities. I have previously lectured journalism classes as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Oakland University, USA, and completed my Masters in Political Science at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. My main areas of research focus are solutions journalism and journalism education. My Ph.D. investigates the inclusion of marginalised voices in solutions news coverage, and the impact of the emerging reporting style on sources. I also specialise in media and politics, diversity and equity in newsrooms, and election coverage.
I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Media, School of Humanities. I have previously lectured as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Oakland University, USA, and completed my Masters in Political Science at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
My main areas of research focus are solutions journalism and journalism education. My Ph.D. investigates the inclusion of marginalised voices in solutions news coverage, and the impact of the emerging reporting style on sources. I also specialise in media and politics, diversity and equity in newsrooms, and election coverage.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | PhD Candidate | University of Adelaide |
| 2021 - 2023 | Managing Editor | Issue Media Group |
| 2020 - ongoing | Special Lecturer | Oakland University |
| 2019 - ongoing | Visiting Assistant Professor | Oakland University |
| 2011 - ongoing | Research Assistant | University of Canterbury |
| 2011 - ongoing | Tutor | University of Canterbury |
| 2008 - ongoing | Freelance Journalist, Sub Editor, and Editor | Issue Media Group, APN News and Media, other publications |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nomination | Oakland University Teaching Excellence Award Nominee (Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations) | Oakland University | United States | - |
| 2021 | Award | Excellence in Journalism: Community reporting, Investigative reporting, Feature writing, Newsletter creation | Society for Professional Journalists | United States | - |
| 2019 | Award | Oakland University Advancement Core Value Award for Teamwork and Community (Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations) | Oakland University | United States | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2013 | University of Canterbury | New Zealand | Master of Arts (Political Science) with Distinction |
| 2009 - 2010 | University of Canterbury | Australia | BA in Mass Communication (First Class Honours) |
| 2004 - 2005 | Curtin University | Australia | Diploma of Education (Secondary) |
| 2002 - 2004 | Curtin University | Australia | Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Cultural Studies) |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Lough, K., McIntyre, K., & Roff, K. (2024). Beyond the Classroom: Evaluating Solutions Journalism Education From the Perspective of University Graduates. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, 79(3), 1-17. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Bahador, B., Roff, K., & Boyd, M. (2016). Media Coverage of New Zealand Elections: 2008 – 2014. In G. Kemp, B. Bahador, K. McMillan, & C. Rudd (Eds.), Politics and the Media. Auckland University Press. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | McIntyre, K., Lough, K., & Roff, K. (2023). Beyond Graduation: Evaluating the impact of university-level solutions journalism education on journalists in the field. In https://community.aejmc.org/conference/paper-competition/paperabstracts. Washington, D.C.. |
| 2023 | McIntyre, K., Lough, K., & Roff, K. (2023). Beyond Graduation: Evaluating the impact of university-level solutions journalism education on journalists in the field. In https://community.aejmc.org/conference/paper-competition/paperabstracts. Washington, D.C.. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Roff, K. (2011). Barbaric Mistakes: Western Print Media’s Portrayal of ‘Ethnic’ Conflicts. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Political Studies Association Conference. Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Roff, K. (2013). Barbaric Mistakes: Western Print Media’s Portrayal of ‘Ethnic’ Conflicts. (Master's Thesis, University of Canterbury). |
2023: Recipient of an RTP Scholarship for Ph.D. studies, Univerity of Adelaide
2021/22: Recipient of a research stipend, investigating solution journalism education as part of the Richard Rose Donation, Oakland University
2021: Recipient of a co-teaching CETL Excellence in Teaching and Learning Grant for the revision of solutions journalism course curriculum, Oakland University
2020: Recipient of an Affordable Course Materials stipend for Open Education Resources development, Oakland University
2011: Recipient of F A Hayek Scholarship in Political Science, University of Canterbury
I have lectured as a Visiting Assistant Professor and Special Lecturer for four years at Oakland University, Michigan, where I taught Solutions Journalism, Feature Writing, Freelance Journalism, Magazine Writing, Intro to Journalism, Media Design, and Photojournalism.
During my studies at the University of Canterbury, I taught as a tutor in the Department of Media and Communication, and as a research assistant.
Prior to tertiary teaching, I taught at highschools in Western Australia, and as an ESL teacher in Costa Rica.
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | JERAA | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | IAMCR | Australia |
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | Society for Professional Journalists: Detroit, Michigan, US | United States |
| 2021 - 2023 | Member | Solutions Journalism Network: New York - Michigan Collaborative (NyMiSoJo) | United States |
| 2020 - 2023 | Member | Anti-Racist Ally Group: The Roeper School, Michigan, US | United States |
| Date | Title | Engagement Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - 2023 | Make A Splash Swimming Program: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, US | Public Community Engagement | The Roeper School and Swim Foundation USA | United States |
| 2008 - 2008 | Rotary GSE Ambassador to South Africa | Public Community Engagement | Rotary International | South Africa |
| 2002 - 2005 | Curtin University Volunteers: Perth, Western Australia, AU | Public Community Engagement | Curtin University | Australia |
| 1991 - 2000 | Girl Guides Australia | Public Community Engagement | Girl Guides Australia | Australia |
| Date | Event Name | Event Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Solutions Journalism Network Educators Academy | Conference | Solutions Journalism Network | United States |
| 2011 - 2011 | US Embassy Young Leader’s Conference | Conference | US Embassy | New Zealand |
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