Rate My Professor Tiffany Fox

Tiffany Fox serves as Lecturer in Journalism and Digital Communication and Deputy Academic Chair of the Bachelor of Communication in the School of Media and Communication at Murdoch University, part of the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. A journalist by trade with more than 15 years of experience reporting for regional and metropolitan newsrooms and as a freelance journalist, Fox entered academia by invitation to teach as a sessional academic in a Media Law and Ethics unit. She has since taught and developed content for diverse journalism disciplines, spanning introductory units to advanced topics such as business journalism, political reporting, data journalism, and investigative feature writing. Her practical industry background informs her approach to preparing students for the evolving demands of the journalism profession, including adaptation to new technologies and commercial pressures.

As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Fox demonstrates commitment to pedagogical excellence. Her academic contributions include presentations on bridging theoretical journalistic ethics with professional practice. At the Exploring Intersections of Media, Law, Communication and Crime symposium, she discussed simulating 'death-knocks'—a challenging ethical practice in tragedy reporting—using real-world scenarios to foster active learning and long-term ethical strategies among first-year students. Research supports simulations as effective for connecting classroom theory to industry realities. She also collaborated with Dr. Yolandi Botha and Dr. Lauren O'Mahony on 'Ethical communication and reporting during times of crises; Role of immersive storytelling' at the Western Australia Teaching and Learning Forum 2024: Shocks and Solutions. Fox contributes to student journalism through articles in Quenda, Murdoch University's independent student news website, such as coverage of the seaplane crash at Rottnest Island in January 2025. She represents the Ally Network, promoting inclusivity, and inspires students to explore diverse topics like queer joy in journalism using innovative tools.