Dominic Vincent Knight

Dominic Vincent Knight is the newly appointed Director of the Sydney Centre for Global Research and a distinguished Professor of International Communication at the University of Sydney. Before this role, Dominic served as an International Education Ambassador in Australia.

Since taking on his leadership position in March 2023, Dominic has been dedicated to fostering innovative partnerships that transcend traditional academic boundaries. He has championed projects that encourage collaboration between students and faculty from diverse disciplines, focusing on solutions to urgent global challenges such as climate change, digital divide, and social inequality. His efforts have also concentrated on enhancing student experience and preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world.

Currently, Dominic leads an ambitious project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) titled "Empowering Communities Through Digital Media". This initiative employs cutting-edge models of community engagement, education, and media literacy to analyze and counteract misinformation campaigns and harmful online narratives. The project brings together experts from various fields including sociology, computer science, and journalism to develop comprehensive strategies against these issues.

Moreover, Dominic collaborates with colleagues at the University of Melbourne on a government-backed Language and Cultural Studies program aimed at promoting cross-cultural understanding and language proficiency among young Australians. Previously, he spearheaded a research project supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, investigating the impact of social media on political mobilization and public opinion in Southeast Asia.

A sought-after speaker and commentator, Dominic's insights into international communication and media studies have been highlighted in numerous Australian and global media outlets. He completed his Ph.D. and M.A. in Media and Communications at the University of Queensland and holds a B.A. in International Relations from the Australian National University.