On behalf of the organising team for the Sydney-wide Masterclass on Positive Discourse Analysis, Prof James Martin from the University of Sydney invited me to join the team as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Sydney during Semester 1, 2026, and to attend in person from 13 April to 3 May 2026.
During this fellowship period, I will contribute to the Masterclass through a series of advanced seminars and training sessions that form part of our program on Positive Discourse Analysis and the broader study of language, solidarity, and social change. Your presentations will include the following:
Session Title The Grammar of Solidarity and Activism: The Generative Role of Evaluative Couplings and Bond Clustering
CDA/PDA of Discursive Resistance to Colonial Disinformation: Axicons and Axitechs
Ecocultural Affiliation and Compassion Development in Environmental Journalism
Prof Martin mentioned "Your work on the discourse of solidarity and social media activism has made a significant contribution to contemporary social semiotics and critical discourse studies. We are very pleased to provide this opportunity for you to share your SoTL, research and methodological insights with the Sydney discourse community and to engage in collaborative dialogue with colleagues and students across our partner institutions."