Dr. Catie Gressier

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catie Gressier is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, engaged in the European Research Council-funded 'Out Sight' project led by Don Kulick from Uppsala University, Sweden. She is pursuing her PhD in Creative Writing at Curtin University. Gressier has published several works, including 'Saving Heritage Breeds: Love Story' and 'Illness, Identity Taboo Australian Paleo Dieters'. Her research primarily focuses on the conservation of rare heritage breed livestock within the context of agroecological farming, especially as it pertains to climate change in Australia. Gressier has a notable background as an Australian Research Council Fellow (2020-2023). She coordinates the Ecology, People, Place (EcoPeoPle) network and serves on the Editorial Board of the Anthropological Forum. Gressier has previously held the position of McArthur Fellow at the University of Melbourne and earned her PhD in anthropology from the University of Western Australia in 2011. Her expertise aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to food, cultural identity, and environmental anthropology.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Engaged in the European Research Council-funded 'Out Sight' project, focusing on rare heritage livestock conservation.

HDR Education Coordinator

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Notre Dame Australia •

McArthur Research Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Melbourne •

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.