Course Title: PhD in Management

Thesis Title: Exploring Neoliberal Modes of Governance and Conceptualizing the Future of University Social Science Research Practice in Australia.

Supervisors: Dr Anni Dugdale and Professor Dr Carole Kayrooz.

Abstract: 

Over the last 20years there has been a great deal of research at the broader or policy level in higher education and University research sectors by scholars such as Simon Marginson, Jane Kenway, Mitchell Dean, Nicolas Rose and others. Given this research field and the changing research landscape, this project seeks to add to the body of knowledge by determining the impacts of a legitimised Neoliberal discourse on the governance of research and practice. This proposed study plans to explore, unpack and analyse Neoliberal ideas that are situated and embodied in research governance and research practice in Social Science sectors in Universities The study will explore the way a Neoliberal discursive formation influence non discursive formations in discourse, practice and the relations that act as a form of power and domination in the everyday research world. The theories that underpin this research project are based on a range of critical theory approaches by Michel Foucault’s Archaeology, Genealogy and Governmentality and Dorothy Smith’s critical institutional ethnography.

Short Bio:

Diane first embarked on her academic career in 1994, and has worked globally over the past fifteen years in Educational Management in the following roles and projects. For the Bachelor of Arts, Bournemouth University in Australia, Diane was the course manager. As a Senior Adjunct lecturer for University of New England, in the role of Trainer, Lecturer, Postgraduate Course Manager and Head of Research and Development the BMHS, Principal of the Seychelles Centre for Tourism Management and Campus (ASC) Dean of Studies. Diane was also the successful Project Manager for the BHMS World Tourism Education Audit. In 2009 and 2010 Diane has consulted to Boston University, USA, University of Western Sydney and University of Canberra, and the China Tourism Management Institute in Tianjin and more recently as the research manager for Canberra Institute of Technology to complete her PhD. Diane has undertaken several large qualitative and qualitative based research projects: Survey work up to 3,500 participants and international case studies. Diane has worked as an Executive Chef and as an Operations Manager in large hospitality organisations. Academically Diane has a Bachelor of Adult Education and Training, a Masters in Educational Psychology (majoring in critical and creative thinking). Diane has facilitated many Management units up to a Master level in over ten higher education institutes around the world. Courses such as Gastronomy Food and Culture, Diversity in Organisations, Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Research and Project Management and Diversity Management over the last five years.