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Our people
Learn more about Deakin’s School of Communication and Creative Arts staff and the esteemed professors, accomplished academics and practising professionals who may guide your learning. Find staff member profiles and read about their most recent publications.
Meet the Head of the School of Communication and Creative Arts
Professor Meghan Kelly
Professor Meghan Kelly is a Communication Designer with research interests in co-design, cross-cultural communication design and creating ethical, respectful visual representation. Meghan traverses both practice-based design and traditional academic research outcomes. Meghan previously served as the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) before taking on the role of Head of School in March 2024.
Communication and creative arts at Deakin are at the forefront of the intersection of technology and creative practice. With a diverse range of disciplines on offer, our school is an exciting place to work and study.
Head of School, School of Communication and Creative Arts
Key contacts
Professor Meghan Kelly, Head of School
Yvonne Williams, School Manager
Associate Professor Olivia Millard, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning (Curriculum and Governance)
Dr Erin Hawley, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning (Operations)
Dr Russell Kennedy, Associate Head of School, International and Partnerships
Deakin Distinguished Professor Cassandra Atherton, Associate Head of School, Research
Professor David Cross, Head, Art and Design
Associate Professor Toija Cinque, Head, Communications
Dr Lienors Torre, Head, Film, Animation and Performing Art
Associate Professor Alyson Miller, Acting Head, Writing, Literature and Culture
Professor Ann Vickery, SCCA HDR Coordinator
Tom Salisbury, Senior Operations Coordinator, Creative Technologies Group
Meet our people
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Deakin's School of Communication and Creative Arts empower students, staff and partners to work toward positive change. Join our welcoming community of budding artists, progressive communicators, world-leading academics and renowned teaching staff to nurture your talent and future career.
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We partner with industry, government and community to deliver socially engaged and impactful research. Our world-class researchers and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment will progress your research career.