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Valentina Bau is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and a Senior Research Fellow at Western Sydney University, focusing on communication development and peacebuilding in contexts affected by violent conflict and forced displacement. Her research emphasizes new communication strategies to enhance social change and sustainable peace. Valentina's doctoral studies employed participatory media as a tool for storytelling, aimed at facilitating healing and reconciliation in post-conflict settings. Her recent work investigates the role of media in humanitarian contexts, particularly for young refugees, advancing frameworks that connect practical applications with theoretical knowledge. As part of her ongoing projects, Valentina leads a major study funded by the Australia Research Council to examine communication strategies employed by humanitarian organizations. Her academic contributions include editorial roles in various journals, collaborations with NGOs, and extensive field research in Northern Kenya, among other regions.
Western Sydney University, Institute Culture Society • Australia
Conducts research on communication strategies for development and peacebuilding.
University of New South Wales • Australia
Involved in teaching and research focusing on communication in post-conflict settings.
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