Ms Kathryn Bowd

Welcome to my homepage. I am the Program Director for undergraduate Journalism in the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages at the University of South Australia's Magill campus. I teach Journalism at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, in the Bachelor of Journalism and the two associated double degrees - the Bachelor of Journalism, BA (International Studies); and the Bachelor of Journalism, BA (Writing and Creative Communication) - as well as in the Graduate Diploma in Journalism and the MA (Journalism).

I am also chair of the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Division Academic Program Approval Committee (DAPAC) and a member of the Division of EASS Board and the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages Executive.

I am Associate Editor of Australian Journalism Review, the leading academic publication for journalism education in Australia.

My current PhD research project focuses on the role of non-metropolitan newspapers, and relationships between newspapers and communities.

My professional background is in print journalism. I worked in newspapers in Australia and the UK for 17 years - gaining extensive experience as a reporter and sub-editor - before moving into journalism education.

Bachelor of Journalism homepage

Bachelor of Journalism, BA (International Studies) homepage

Bachelor of Journalism, BA (Writing and Creative Communication) homepage

On The Record

• Print journalism
• Non-metropolitan journalism
• Newspaper design
• Journalism in the community
• Computer-assisted reporting

Journalism Education Association of Australia Inc

MA (Journalism) University of South Australia

BA (Hons) Deakin University

• Non-metropolitan journalism
• Community-focused journalism

Bowd, K. (2009). 'Did you see that in the paper?': country newspapers and perceptions of local 'ownership'. Australian Journalism Review, 31(1), 49-61.

Bowd, K. (2009). Keeping it local: Australian country newspapers and the changing media landscape. Journalism Education Association of Australia conference, Perth, WA.

Richards, I., Bowd, K., Green, K. (2008). Blurring the boundaries: when talkback becomes news. International Association for Media and Communication Research Conference, Media and Global Divides, Stockholm, Sweden.

Bowd, K. (2007). A voice for the community: local newspaper as local campaigner. Australian Journalism Review, (29)2, 77-89.

Green, K., Richards, I., Bowd, K. (2007). Reporting Diversity: Journalism in Multicultural Australia. International Association for Media and Communication Research Conference, Paris, France.

Green, K., Richards, I., and Bowd, K. (2006). Reporting multiculturalism in Australia: a case study. IAMCR conference proceedings.

Bowd, K. (2006). Intersections of community and journalism in Singapore and Australia, AsiaPacific Media Educator, 17.

Bowd, K. (2005). Country newspaper journalists' perceptions of the influence of “localness" on professional practice. Australian Journalism Review, 27(2), 105-117.

Bowd, K. (2004). Interviewing the interviewers: Methodological implications in gathering data from journalists. Australian Journalism Review, 26(2), 115-123.

Bowd, K. (2003). How different is "different"? Australian country newspapers and development journalism. Asia Pacific Media Educator, 14, 117-130.

Bowd, K. (2002). Left in technology's wake? Codes of ethics and online news. Australian Journalism Review, 24(2), 41-59.

Bowd, K. (1997). The new news media: Do they have a future?. Australian Journalism Review, 19(1), 57-67.