Dr. Fiona Dempster

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fiona Dempster is an Adjunct Research Fellow with a focus on agricultural economics and the adoption of new management practices in farming. She works to bridge the gap between policy makers and the farming community, enabling informed decision-making through research and collaboration on complex agricultural problems. Her research primarily centers around the profitability and adoption of cattle management practices, and she is actively involved in several projects addressing water valuation, bushfire mitigation, and biodiversity restoration. Dempster has previously held post-doctoral positions with organizations like the Bushfire Natural Hazard Cooperative Research Centre and the NESP ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions. Her work emphasizes understanding farmer decision-making processes, especially in the context of uncertainty and agricultural extension. Currently, she is associated with multiple organizations focused on agricultural technology adoption and has garnered funding from notable institutions such as UWA and Meat Livestock Australia. Dempster's contributions to the field are recognized through her involvement in various committees and as a board member for the Mingenew Midwest Expo.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research and collaborating on agricultural policy and management.

Awards

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Quality Research Communication Award

2014-02-01

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
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  • 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.