| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | McCluskey, T., Weldon, J., & Smallridge, A. (190311). Rebuilding the first year experience, one block at a time. Student Success, 10(1), (1-15). |
| 2018 | Weldon, J., Mccluskey, T., & Smallridge, A. (180101). New kids on the Block: Results of a First Year College initiative. Student Success, (1-10). |
| 2012 | Case, J., Weldon, J., & Neil, M. (120101). BOOKSHOPS, EBOOKS AND THE FUTURE OF THE NOVEL. OVERLAND,(207), (51-64). |
| 2012 | Weldon, J. R. (120101). The effect of digitisation on the novel. International Journal of the Book, 9(4), (57-67). |
| 2009 | Weldon, J. (090501). Dad's View . , |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- First year experience
- Professional writing
- Creative writing
- Journalism
- Creative arts & performance
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About John Weldon
Dr John Weldon is the Head of Curriculum in Victoria University’s First Year College (FYC). As such, he was intimately involved in the design, development and implementation of the revolutionary VU Block Model, and First Year Model. His current research interests lie in the area of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, especially as this relates to the First Year Experience.
Prior to his role in the FYC, John Weldon taught and researched in the field of Professional and Creative Writing in VU’s College of Arts and Education. His PhD research focused on the intersection of digital interactivity and the novel.
John is a published novelist and has worked as a freelance reporter and writer since the mid 1990s. His work has been published widely by organisations including: The Age, The ABC, The AFL, The Western Times and Overland.
Qualifications
- PhD, Victoria University, Australia, 2015
- Graduate Certificate in Creative Media, RMIT University, Australia, 2007
- Bachelor of Arts, Monash University, Australia, 1986
Key publications
John has over 21 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of John's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book (showing 2 of 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Thompson, J. D., & Weldon, J. (220101). Content Production for Digital Media An Introduction (first). Singapore: Springer Nature. |
| 2012 | Weldon, J. (120101). SPINCYCLE. |
Book chapter (showing 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Smallridge, A., Mccluskey, T., Weldon, J., Cleary, K., Loton, D., & Samarawickrema, G. (200101). Building on the VU Block foundations: Results from theinaugural first year cohort In Heinrich;, Bourke. (Ed.) (pp. 61-72). Australia: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Inc. |
| 2012 | Weldon, J. (120101). Multividual: A new story for a new audience In Pickering, K. (Ed.) (1) (pp. 151-155). Melbourne: Emerging Writers' Festival. |
Journal article (showing 5 of 6)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD Integrated | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD Integrated (1) | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD by Creative Work | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD by Creative Work (1) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Dr John Weldon is currently Head of Curriculum in Victoria University's First Year College and teaches First Year units in the College of Arts and Education at Victoria University.
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 - Present |
Head of Curriculum, First Year College
|
Victoria University |
| Jun 2008 - Oct 2017 |
Senior Lecturer in Professional and Creative Writing
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 |
Blended Learning Coordinator, College of Arts & Education
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 1999 - Dec 2001 |
Media and Communications Manager
|
Western Bulldogs |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Nov 2017 -
Present
|
Head of Curriculum, First Year College
Victoria University |
| Jun 2008 -
Oct 2017
|
Senior Lecturer in Professional and Creative Writing
Victoria University |
| Jan 2016 -
Oct 2017
|
Blended Learning Coordinator, College of Arts & Education
Victoria University |
| Jan 1999 -
Dec 2001
|
Media and Communications Manager
Western Bulldogs |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 |
Arts Ambassador
|
Maribyrnong City Council |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 |
Arts Ambassador
Maribyrnong City Council |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2013 |
Vice Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning - VU |
