About me

Kylie Sturgess is a lecturer and tutor at Murdoch University. As a part of her M.Ed focusing on anomalistic psychology, she investigates and reports on paranormal, superstitions and pseudoscientific topics and how they intersect with popular culture.

Her PhD thesis on educational podcasting during the COVID-19 pandemic was completed in 2022. She has previously taught philosophy at secondary and tertiary education levels in Western Australia, and currently lectures in communications, education and radio.

Awards

Three Minute Thesis - 2020 Asia-Pacific Finalist
The University of Queensland, 2020

Organisational Affiliations

Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, Murdoch University

School of Media and Communication, Murdoch University

Education

News and Entertainment Media
2026–12/2026, Postgraduate Certificate, Edith Cowan University (Australia, Perth) - ECU
Art History
2025–2026, Undergraduate Certificate, Curtin University (Australia, Perth)
Creative Writing
11/2024–03/2025, Postgraduate Certificate, Edith Cowan University (Australia, Perth) - ECU
Educational Leadership and Adult Education
2022–2023, Postgraduate Certificate, University of Wollongong (Australia, Wollongong) - UOW

Educational Leadership and Administration and Adult Education

PhD
2017–2022, Doctor of Arts, Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)

Thesis: "Edutaining Podcasting: Teaching Introductory Radio Skills via Narrative Podcasts during COVID-19"

Science Communication
2021–2022, Postgraduate Certificate, Australian National University (Australia, Canberra) - ANU
Creative Arts and Health
2021–2022, Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Arts and Health, University of Tasmania (Australia, Hobart) - UTAS

Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Arts and Health

Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
2020–2020, Certificate, Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)
Diploma In Digital Content (Radio)
2015–2015, Diploma, Australian Film Television and Radio School

Diploma In Digital Content (Radio)

Masters of Education (Thesis and Coursework)
2007–2011, Master of Education (MEd), University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA

Thesis: "Anomalistic beliefs in Australians: a Rasch analysis"

Masters of Education
2004–2007, Masters of Education, University of Notre Dame Australia (Australia, Fremantle) - UNDA

Special Learning Needs (Gifted and Talented Education)

Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education
1997–1997, Postgraduate Diploma of Secondary Education, University of Notre Dame Australia (Australia, Fremantle) - UNDA

Secondary - English, English as a Second Language, and Media.

Bachelor of Arts
1994–1996, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, University of Notre Dame Australia (Australia, Fremantle) - UNDA

Philosophy and English Literature (Double Major)