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Dr Travis Holland is a Senior Lecturer in Communication at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Travis teaches both undergraduate and masters subjects on digital media, communication theory, and research strategies. Before joining CSU, he lectured and tutored at the University of Wollongong in communication and media studies for several years, specialising in digital communication.
Travis' research focus is exploring how public and scientific organisations such as space agencies and museums can more effectively engage with the public through digital and social media, physical exhibition spaces, and the role of traditional media such as television. Research projects include career development in the space sector, communicating about paleontology through podcasts, and the relationship between media, science, and exploration.
Outside of academia, Travis has worked as both a contracted and freelance journalist, as a freelance content producer for marketing agencies, and in politics.
Travis' research focus is exploring how public and scientific organisations such as space agencies and museums can more effectively engage with the public through digital and social media, physical exhibition spaces, and the role of traditional media such as television. Research projects include career development in the space sector, communicating about paleontology through podcasts, and the relationship between media, science, and exploration.
Outside of academia, Travis has worked as both a contracted and freelance journalist, as a freelance content producer for marketing agencies, and in politics.
Research Interests
- science communication
- space studies
- fan studies
- digital and social media
- television
Education/Academic qualification
Space Studies, Executive Certificate, Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program, University of South Australia
31 Jan 2018 → 19 Feb 2021
Award Date: 19 Feb 2021
Higher Education, Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education , Charles Sturt University
Jul 2017 → Jul 2018
Award Date: 14 Dec 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Communication), The Politics of Place: Heterogeneous Networks in Three New South Wales Local Government Areas, University of Wollongong
2013 → 2017
Award Date: 17 Jul 2017
Palaeontology, Undergraduate Certificate in Palaeontology, University of New England
Nov 2022 → Nov 2023
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Hons)/Bachelor of Arts (Politics), University of Wollongong
2009 → 2012
External positions
Interim Project Manager: Critical Digital Literacies, University of Wollongong
2016
PASS Evaluation Officer, University of Western Sydney
2015
Academic, University of Wollongong
2013 → 2016
Social Media and Web Assistant, University of Wollongong
2012 → 2014
Subject keywords
- science communication
- digital media
- fan studies
- communication
- television
- media
- space studies
- palaeomedia
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"My battery is low and it's getting dark": The Opportunity rover's collective persona
Holland, TA., 17 Dec 2021, In: Persona Studies. 7, 1, p. 90-100 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sexism in survival situations: Reconsidering gender in Jurassic Park
Holland, T. & Watt, L., 2023, Gender and Action Films 1980-2000: Beauty in Motion. Gerrard, S. & Middlemost, R. (eds.). 1st ed. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing Limited, p. 123-136 (Emerald Studies in Popular Culture and Gender).Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Space assets and technologies for bushfire management
Silverstone, Z., Sridharan, D., Page, S., Silva, N., Holland, T., Rady, T., Antlej, K., Raines, S. & McGarry, A., Oct 2021, IAC 2021 Congress Proceedings, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 12 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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Embodied dwelling: the ontology of objects in Pokémon GO
Holland, TA. & Denyer-Simmons, H., 2017, Refereed Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association Conference 2017 : Communication Worlds: Access, Voice, Diversity, Engagement. Martin, F. (ed.). Australian and New Zealand Communication Association, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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Social networks as sites of e-participation in local government
Holland, T., 2015, In: Global Media Journal: Australian Edition. 9, 1, p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Innovate Everywhere: Creative Innovation/Collaboration Hub
Orchard, Christopher (Recipient) & Holland, Travis (Recipient), 20 Aug 2018
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Activities
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Annual Conference of the Association-of-Internet-Researchers (Event)
Travis Holland (Reviewer)
18 Oct 2023 → 21 Oct 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
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Annual Conference of the Association-of-Internet-Researchers (Event)
Travis Holland (Reviewer)
02 Nov 2022 → 05 Nov 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
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Media International Australia (Journal)
Travis Holland (Reviewer)
28 Dec 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
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Media International Australia (Journal)
Travis Holland (Reviewer)
24 Jun 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
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School of Information and Communication Studies Research Retreat
Kasey Garrison (Chair), Travis Holland (Participant), Waseem Afzal (Participant), Hamid R. Jamali Mahmuei (Participant), Michelle O'Connor (Participant), Simon Wakeling (Participant), Ros Cox (Participant), Rachel Walls (Participant), Mary Carroll (Participant), Kay Oddone (Participant), Jock Cheetham (Participant), Jane Garner (Participant), George Yi (Participant), David Cameron (Participant), Asim Qayyum (Participant), Zoe Rodwell (Participant), Yazdan Mansourian (Participant), Victoria Erskine (Participant), Romany Manuell (Participant), Monique Shephard (Participant), Krystal Gagen-Spriggs (Participant), Dilini Bodhinayaka (Participant), Dianne Ruffles (Participant) & Erina Rowe (Participant)
14 Dec 2021 → 16 Dec 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
Press/Media
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The Simpsons
03/11/16 → 12/10/17
5 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Course development, teaching, and pedagogy
27/10/17 → 02/08/19
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Steamboat Willie passing out of copyright in 2024
11/01/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Charles Sturt Regional Media Centre
05/11/19 → 09/11/19
5 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media