Dr. Ross Tapsell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ross Tapsell is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University's College of Asia and the Pacific, specializing in Southeast Asian media, culture, and society. He is the author of 'Media Power in Indonesia: Oligarchs, Citizens and the Digital Revolution' (Rowman & Littlefield, 2017) and co-editor of 'Grassroots Activism and Disinformation in Southeast Asia' (ISEAS Publishing, 2020). His contributions include writings for notable publications such as the New York Guardian and VICE, focusing on issues relevant to the Southeast Asian region. Additionally, Ross has served as a Visiting Fellow at Indiana University (Bloomington), the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris), and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore). He is actively involved in various Southeast Asian activities through the ANU Malaysia Institute and the Philippines Institute and collaborates with academic networks including the Indonesia Project and the Indonesia Institute. His main research interests revolve around the relationship between digital technologies, media, culture, and politics in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, with a keen focus on the changing information societies within the Southeast Asian region and the role of disinformation in democratic processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Teaching and researching Southeast Asian media, culture, and society.

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.