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Maria Rae

@MariaRae17

Researcher/teacher of media, political communication and podcasts. Former journo.

 Melbourne
Joined August 2016
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An astute examination of the relationship between social media, conspiracy theories, and authoritarian politics in Egypt from @S_Akbarzadeh @ihsanylmz and their co-authors: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Social media, conspiracy theories, and authoritarianism: between bread and geopolitics in Egypt

Social media, conspiracy theories, and authoritarianism: between bread and geopolitics in Egypt

This article examines the relationship between social media, conspiracy theories, and authoritarian politics in Egypt by studying three conspiracy theories that have become popular in the country i...

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Terrific insights here from our Polis expert @danielle_chb on North Korea
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A fascinating insight into Iranian drones and authoritarian geopolitics from @S_Akbarzadeh and Amin Naeni: doi.org/10.1080/14650045.202… @MESF_Deakin and @DeakinADI
Iranian Drones at the Service of Authoritarian Geopolitics

Iranian Drones at the Service of Authoritarian Geopolitics

Since the beginning of the 2020s, Iran has increasingly employed its drone technology in geopolitical conflicts beyond its borders. The Iranian leadership asserts that a new world order is emerging...

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THIS FRIDAY: Join us to hear from Dr Michael Finch (@mpmfinch) from the Australian War College on the topic 'Critiquing the Makers of Modern Military Strategy.' @POLIS_Deakin @Deakin_ADI @Contemp_History
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THIS FRIDAY: Prof Vedi Hadiz from @UniMelb joins us to discuss: 'Democracy, Oligarchy and Populism: Lessons from #Indonesia.' @Deakin_ADI @Deakin @deakinmedia @BaogangHe
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Wonderful start to trimester teaching my #AIP347 Media and Politics classes. Love the birds at the Waurn Ponds campus @POLIS_Deakin
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Looking forward to this seminar sharing important insights into new political communication tactics threatening our democracy.
Benjamin Isakhan (@BenjaminIsakhan) profile pictureBenjamin Isakhan@BenjaminIsakhan19 Jun 2024
NEXT FRIDAY: Join us to hear from Prof Kristy Hess (@DeakinArtsEd) on the topic: 'Dark Political Communication in a Digital Era'. @POLIS_Deakin @Deakin_ADI @Deakin @deakinmedia @MariaRae17
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I’m very excited to be joining the excellent @CRADLEdeakin team to research the role of digital audio in platforming diverse voices for inclusive assessment.
CRADLE: Find us on Bluesky (@CRADLEdeakin) profile pictureCRADLE: Find us on Bluesky@CRADLEdeakin18 Jun 2024
Congratulations to @MariaRae17 & @GrayLauraJ on being awarded a CRADLE Fellowship for 2024. Read more to see what Maria & Laura are researching: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/t…
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Find out why bush podpreneurs are rivalling ice bath bros with their own media and stories of rural life from my co-researcher @KirstenDiprose womensagenda.com.au/latest/b…
'Bush Podpreneurs': Why more and more rural women are starting their own podcasts

'Bush Podpreneurs': Why more and more rural women are starting their own podcasts

New research shows rural women are producing their own independent podcasts… Kirsten Diprose argues that ironically, it’s the traditional inequality of rural areas that’s been the catalyst.

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Meet the Bush-Podpreneurs - rural women who have turned podcasting into social movements and businesses 🙌🎙️ 🎧This ep is backed by research that @MariaRae17 and I conducted via @Deakin to document the exciting digital transformations in the bush: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas… – at Victoria, Australia
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Loved making this podcast with co-author @KirstenDiprose on our research about ‘bush podpreneurs’. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas…
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And here’s the research article: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Bush Podpreneurs: How Rural Women Podcast Producers Are Building Digital and Social Connectivity

Bush Podpreneurs: How Rural Women Podcast Producers Are Building Digital and Social Connectivity

Digital media has the potential to empower rural women who are increasingly producing their own independent podcasts. This research examines the opportunities and challenges that podcasts hold for ...

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Join our politics and international relations team at Deakin. Great colleagues, strong research environment @POLIS_Deakin and engaged students! careers.pageuppeople.com/949…
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Save the Humanities at Australian Catholic University chng.it/YfqvXDWW via @ChangeAUS
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Strike and rally on now at Deakin Uni Geelong Waterfront to fight for staff working conditions and student learning conditions #nteu
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Brilliant start to trimester with the #AIP347 classes.
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I voted NO to keep collectively fighting for the integrity of our teaching, research and community engagement.
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Want better pay @Deakin? VOTE NO to reject their dud deal then we can win better pay and conditions when we return to bargaining. Just like we did at all these other #universities... Compare your pay: nteu-deakin.org/how-much-wor… #VoteNoDeakin #betterunis #HigherEd #highereducation
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I wrote about podcasts, political listening and sound when @joerogan interviewed @elonmusk tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Podcasts and political listening: sound, voice and intimacy in the Joe Rogan Experience

Podcasts and political listening: sound, voice and intimacy in the Joe Rogan Experience

Podcasts are an increasingly popular medium, however, their potential for political listening remains largely unexplored. This article examines the opportunities and challenges that podcasts provid...

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(1/2) Very good article by @1RossGittins Two key priorities for a fully effective early years strategy are, first, to reduce profiteering in early childhood education and care, following lead of Victorian government @IngridStitt - see australiainstitute.org.au/wp… #auspol #EYS2023
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Caring folk care about early learning. So so hard-nosed economists bit.ly/3IpwTRS #ausecon #ausbiz #auspol
Missed the masterplan to supercharge the economy? It’s child’s play

Missed the masterplan to supercharge the economy? It’s child’s play

The economic case for investing more public money in early childhood education and care is well understood. But reform won’t work unless carers can earn more.

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Come join us for insights into how we could learn from Norway’s media policies.
Australia Institute (@TheAusInstitute) profile pictureAustralia Institute@TheAusInstitute30 Jan 2023
Join Professor Eli Skogerbø from the University of Oslo, and Dr Maria Rae of Deakin University, for a fascinating discussion on press freedom as part of Nordic Talks. @eskoger @MariaRae17 @ebony_bennett #auspol FREE, Registration essential: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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