Dr. Gemma Nisbet

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gemma Nisbet is an academic and writer residing in Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. She completed her PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Western Australia in mid-2023, where her research focused on objects, memory, and the personal essay. Her professional background includes travel journalism, and she has taught Creative Writing within the English & Literary Studies departments at both the University of Western Australia and Curtin University. As an Honorary Research Fellow at UWA, her work has been featured in various publications, including Westerly, TEXT, Australian Book Review, AXON, and Meniscus. Her book, "Things Live: Essays on Uncertainty," is set to be published by Upswell in October 2023 and has been shortlisted for the 2024 WA Premier's Prize for Emerging Writers.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Research Fellow

2023-06-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Conducts research and contributes to academic programs.

Sessional Academic

2024-08-01 — Present

Murdoch University • Perth, WA

Teaches courses in Creative Writing.

Sessional Academic

2020-02-28 — Present

Curtin University • Perth, WA

Teaches courses in English & Literary Studies.

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.