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Email

kjhw@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Professor (Environmental Psychology)
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Education
PhD
Monash University
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-7027-9065

Prof Kathryn Williams

Professor (Environmental Psychology)
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

101 Scholarly works
22 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Volunteers’ diverse and unexpected knowledge practices in contributory citizen science
    DOI: 10.1186/s12862-025-02415-6
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Using contemplative nature engagement practices to address ecological distress
    DOI: 10.1002/pan3.70172
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Assessing different levels of psychological engagement with nature: A scoping review of experimental studies
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102623
  • 2025

    Journal article

    From Iconic Species to Biodiversity: The Role of Zoos in Inspiring Visitors' Affinity for a Broader Range of Wild Animals
    DOI: 10.1002/inc3.70012
  • 2019

    Research Contracts

    IFER CORE: Understanding Social Licence for Forest Management in Victoria
  • 2018

    Research Grant

    Researching the Benefits of Demonstration Green Roofs Across Australia
  • 2016

    Research Grant

    Resolving Human-Flying Fox Conflict in the Face of Environmental Change
Kathryn Williams

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2022
University of Melbourne

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Experiences of a changing environment: Strange beauty and normal change in the fire-adapted forests of Victoria, Australia
    DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105201
  • 2024

    Report

    Improving digital citizen science by learning from volunteer practices in biodiversity monitoring
    DOI: 10.26188/28636739.v1
  • 2024

    Book Chapter

    From Authoritative to Relational: A Typology and Analysis of Government-Community Relationships in Nepalese and Australian Forest Management
    DOI: 10.7330/9781646426300.c007
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Examining the facets of mindful engagement and mind wandering in nature
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2024.102253
  • 2024

    Journal article

    “It’s a little soap opera of its own”: Fascinating green roofs offer complexity, movement, sensory engagement, and vast vistas
    DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2023.104925
  • 2023

    Conference Proceedings

    Learning from the ways that psychological concepts are applied in environmental management

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2025

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Understanding Perspectives and Practices Related to Feral Pig Control, Use and Management in the Otways.
  • 2023

    Research Contracts

    The Role of Digital Tools in Shaping Knowledge Practices of Biodiversity Monitoring Volunteers

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