Dr. Matt Nurse

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matt Nurse is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Australian National University, specializing in misinformation and science communication. His research focuses on understanding how misinformation spreads among audiences and the behavioral impacts it can have. He has extensive professional experience in strategic communication roles, particularly within public policy organizations, and has a strong background in practical communication campaigns developed over decades. His work examines various aspects of communication strategy, emergency communication, and audience analysis using diverse social science perspectives. Over the years, Nurse has supervised numerous research students and collaborated in significant research initiatives at ANU, contributing to the understanding of how science communication can be enhanced and misinformation mitigated.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.