ADM+S Researchers elected to Australian Academy of the Humanities
Author ADM+S Centre
Date 27 November 2025
Distinguished Professor Jean Burgess, Associate Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S), has been elected to the council of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (AAH), while Associate Investigator Professor Ramon Lobato has been elected as a Fellow.
Election to the Academy is the highest honour in the humanities in Australia, recognising scholars whose work has shaped how we understand ourselves, our histories and cultures.
Distinguished Professor Jean Burgess from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) node was originally elected to the Academy in 2021 and is a member of the Culture and Communications Studies Section. Her research focuses on the social implications of digital media technologies, platforms, and cultures, as well as new and innovative digital methods for studying them.
Professor Ramon Lobato from Swinburne University is a distinguished media studies expert concerned with the influence and disruption of online video content on audiences, industry and policy.
“It’s an honour to be elected to the Academy. The research I do with my team here at Swinburne aims to understand how media is changing in the platform age.” Ramon said.
“I’m grateful to the Academy for supporting this kind of cultural research on digital technology.”
Ramon’s current research projects investigate the cultural impacts of subscription streaming services and smart TVs in Australia.
Academy President, Professor Stephen Garton, said that research from the Academy’s Fellows is crucial to building a more resilient and inclusive nation.
“The Academy’s Fellows are at the forefront of understanding global cultural, social and historical foundations…Their work enhances Australia’s ability to navigate global uncertainty, technological disruption and rapid social change,” said Academy President Professor Stephen Garton.
“What distinguishes the Academy is its ability to bring together the very best humanities minds to address the most pressing issues facing Australia. The collective expertise of our Fellows — from First Nations knowledge leadership to digital cultures, ethics, heritage and languages — is a national asset.”
In total 30 new members were elected to the Australian Academy of Humanities Fellowship including Fellows, Corresponding Fellows, and Honorary Fellows.
Read the full list of new members on the Australian Academy of the Humanities website.
