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Deidre Giblin PhD

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University Lecturer - MBA - Leadership, Emotional, Cultural Intelligence & Diversity at Kaplan Higher Education
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Dr. Deidre Giblin is an accomplished academic and lecturer with deep expertise in regional economic development, business innovation, and the creative industries. Holding a PhD from Federation University Australia, she designs and delivers curriculum for MBA programs at Kaplan Higher Education, focusing on leadership, diversity, and cultural intelligence.

Deidre has a strong passion for Indigenous art and culture, actively sharing the work of First Nation visual storytellers like Kado Muir. She advocates for initiatives that support the well-being and economic self-determination of First Nation peoples, emphasizing co-design and co-decision making as drivers of national success.

She was awarded a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) grant of almost $140, 000 in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
University Lecturer - MBA - Leadership, Emotional, Cultural Intelligence & Diversity
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Creative Industries
Her PhD was a ten-year empirical study focused on creative industries and economic clustering in Melbourne, a core theme in her publications and professional work.
Regional Development
A primary focus of her career, she specializes in regional economic development, rejuvenation, sustainable destination development, and place-making strategies.
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Work history

3-2020
University Lecturer - MBA - Leadership, Emotional, Cultural Intelligence & Diversity
Kaplan Higher Education
3-2020
Lecturer - Post Grad Qualifying Program and Undergraduate units
Kaplan Business School
11-2018 - 6-2024
Institute of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities panel - Victoria University
Victoria University
3-2017 - 6-2024
University Lecturer, Co-ordinator and Curriculum Design
Victoria University
10-2018 - 12-2018
Business Education Consultant (pro-bono)
Futureye
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Education
2001 - 2012
PhD
Federation University Australia
2003 - 2003
Grad Cert of Ed (Tertiary)
Federation University Australia
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