Alan Duncan wins top media commentator prize

Professor Alan Duncan, BCEC’s Director, has been awarded the prestigious 2018 award for the Most Prolific Media Commentator across Curtin University’s Faculty of Business and Law. The award recognises Alan’s outstanding contribution to media engagement for the Centre, the Faculty of Business and Law, and Curtin University.

Alan has appeared regularly on TV, radio and in print media over the course of the year, providing expert commentary and analysis across a host of topics relating to public policy, educational
outcomes, labour markets and energy policy.

Curtin Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AO, said she was proud Alan’s achievements have been recognised through the award.

“Alan has led by example in raising public awareness of the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre’s research, through exceptional media coverage and public commentary,” Professor Terry said.

“His expertise in communicating complex research topics in clear and accessible ways ensures the Centre’s research findings have the broadest audience reach, and maximum influence and impact on public policy discourse.”

Curtin University’s annual Media Awards is designed to recognise academic staff who have made an outstanding contribution to raising Curtin University’s share of positive media coverage over
the past 12 months.