Dr. Denise Goodwin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Denise Goodwin is a Senior Research Fellow at BehaviourWorks Australia (BWA), part of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI). Her role is a hybrid of academic and professional, primarily industry-facing, enabling the translation of research into practice. Goodwin has a strong record in industry-funded public sector research, where she utilizes her expertise as a systems thinker to address complex behavioral issues across diverse policy areas, including clinical and preventative health, sustainability, education, and social inclusion. Her methodology emphasizes qualitative research and collecting insights through interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder dialogues. Denise's research interests encapsulate health interventions, social research, and the environmental influences on bio-psychosocial health, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Denise's capacity for leadership and relationship building enables her to effectively achieve specific project objectives, ensuring high-quality outcomes in her research activities.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2000-01-01 — Present

BehaviourWorks Australia • Melbourne, Australia

Leading research initiatives focused on system thinking and behaviour change to address complex societal challenges.

Awards

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PHRP Excellence Awards - InPractice Paper

2021-12-18
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Industry 'Applying Behavioural Science Create Change' micro-credential

2023-11-14

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.