Merryn Sherwood — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University
Journalism Lecturer at La Trobe University
Holds a PhD in sports media
Research explores change and disruption in media, including sports journalism, sports public relations, gender in sports media
Former sports journalist
Contributing Writer for World Triathlon
Served as Press Conference Officer for Tennis Australia at the Australian Open

Biography

Merryn Sherwood is a Senior Lecturer and Journalism Lecturer at La Trobe University, where she also earned her PhD in sports media. Her academic work focuses on the evolving landscape of media, specifically exploring change and disruption within the industry.

Sherwood's research interests include sports journalism, sports public relations, gender representation in sports media, and the impact of redundancies on journalism. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a sports journalist.