Research profile for Meghan Simpson

Qualifications

• BA in English and Communication Science
• BA Honours in Communication Science
• BA Honours in English Studies
• MA in Media and Culture Studies (Culture, Communication & Media Studies)

Research interests

• Decolonial thought and practice in Education
• Identity and Identity Communication in the digital space
• Power dynamics in Communication contexts
• AI in Higher Education
• Intersectional Identity in the Literary and Communication Context

Biography

I am an academic and researcher at Emeris Westville, with a strong foundation in Communication, Media, and English Studies. My research journey began with a focus on life-long learning and the complexities of communication and identity in South Africa, particularly among marginalized communities. My postgraduate works explored gendered communication conflicts in corporate settings and the representation of gender performativity in literature, laying the groundwork for my ongoing interest in gender studies, decolonial thought, and African literature. I specialize in mixed-methods research and have published multiple conference papers on topics such as gender identity, decolonial curriculum design, and digital selfhood. I am actively involved in campus research initiatives, with future projects focussed on ethical AI in education, decolonial learning experiences, digital identity among South African and queer communities, and various projects focused on marginalised communities. With several forthcoming international conference presentations and collaborative publications, I am committed to expanding my research impact, pursuing my PhD and further Master’s in English, and fostering inclusive, transformative scholarship in her field.