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Research description
Dr Simon Chambers is a cultural sociologist whose work involves understanding the dynamics of how culture is produced and engaged with by audiences in an era of algorithms and digital mediation. His work focuses draws on both qualitative and quantitative methods to develop new knowledge around the social dimensions of cultural practices.
Dr Chambers also maintains a substantial research interest in media and communications, with a specialised focus on media literacy. He has been a contributing member of WSU's Advancing Media Literacy in Australia research team since 2020.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, Western Sydney University
External positions
Senior Consultant, The Insight Centre
23 Jul 2023 → …
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Mapping the material logic of a field: Producer perceptions and autonomy in Australian art music
Chambers, S., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: European Journal of Cultural Studies. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mapping the material logic of a field: producer perceptions and autonomy in Australian art music
Chambers, S., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Memory Studies. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Young people, algorithms and news: exploring the relationship between algorithmic literacy and news literacy
Blakston, A., Chambers, S. & Notley, T., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Journal of Youth Studies. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adult Media Literacy in 2024: Australian Attitudes, Experiences and Needs
Notley, T., Chambers, S., Park, S. & Dezuanni, M., 2024, Penrith, N.S.W.: Western Sydney University, Queensland University of Technology and University of Canberra. 125 p.Research output: Book/Research Report › Research report
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Inverting {{citation needed}} : critical design reflection of a citation learning game
Knight, S., Shibani, A., Ford, H. & Chambers, S., 2024, In: Learning, Media and Technology. 49, 4, p. 639-655 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Art Music Curation in Australia: Logs of classical music presented on ABC Classic FM (1996-2018), Concert Events (2009-2018), and Spotify Playlist (2018)
Chambers, S., Western Sydney University, 14 Apr 2020
DOI: 10.26183/eafq-sj64, https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/009e0b50519411ecb15399911543e199
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HDR Theses
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Distances in the field : mapping similarity and familiarity in the production, curation and consumption of Australian art music
Chambers, S. (Author), 2020Western Sydney University thesis: Doctoral thesis
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