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PhD candidate in literary studies, The University of Western Australia

Heather Blakey is a scholar and writer in literary studies at the University of Western Australia. Her work examines intersections between technology, intimacy, and the environment in video games, literature, and virtual worlds. She is presently completing her doctoral thesis in literary studies. Heather has published scholarship on intimacy and aesthetics in video games, original poetry, and written arts coverage for various Australian media outlets. Heather co-hosts the game studies podcast Meaningful Play.

Experience

  • –present
    PhD candidate in literary studies, The University of Western Australia

Education

  • 2017 
    The University of Western Australia, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), first class