Pioneering Doctoral Education and Research Training at ANU
Professor Inger Mewburn is a leading expert in doctoral education and research training, serving as the Director of Researcher Development at the Australian National University since 2013. With a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2009), she has dedicated her career to studying and improving research education and student support. Mewburn is widely known as the creator of "The Thesis Whisperer" blog, a highly influential resource for PhD students worldwide. Her expertise spans doctoral education theory and practice, research student experiences, post-PhD employment pathways, and digital scholarship. Mewburn has published extensively on academic identity, research practices, and the role of digital media in academia. As a regular speaker and media commentator on research issues, she continues to shape the landscape of doctoral education and early career researcher development, advocating for innovative approaches to research training and improved post-PhD outcomes.