Lecturer in Law, Graduate School of Business and Law.
Dr Nicole Shackleton is a socio-legal researcher focused on gender and sex, technology and regulation. Using qualitative empirical research, Dr Shackleton explores how gender and technology interact, and consequently how technologies may be regulated to reduce abuse and harassment. Her research aims to inform law reform to prevent online abuse, and the regulation of technology companies.
Industry experience:
Dr Shackleton has legal experience volunteering at Youthlaw, a CLC dedicated to young people who come in contact with the criminal justice system. She has also interned in international criminal law as a member of the Nuon Chea defence team at the former Extraordinary Chambers of the Courts of Cambodia.
Nicole is available for colaboration, media enquires and article reviews. Check out her LinkedIn profile for a detailed description of her experience and engagement.
Dr Shackleton has extensive teaching experience in teritary education, focusing on law and technology. She teaches dispute resolution, public law, company law, ethics, torts, cyber law and policy, and introduction to australian law.
Dr Shackleton uses EdTech to engage students and enhance their understanding of course material. She is continually focused on improving her pedagogy for student experience and learning.
Gender, Technology and the Law
Gendered Hate Speech
Online Gendered Abuse
Gendered Violence
Violence Against Women
Deepfakes
Artificial Technology
Privacy
Sex and Intimate Technology
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