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criminology, sociology, millennials, sexuality, online culture, internet
Ireland, South Africa

Biography

I'm a criminologist and PhD researcher with a background in psychology, criminology, and communication science. I have also been taught in law, sociology, victimology, and philosophy. What drives me is a desire to rethink, reframe, and better understand and respond to individuals and patterns in society. Particularly those that stray from the norm. I am deeply interested in people’s personal philosophies on life, as well as how people adapt, adjust, and overcome issues in an ever-changing world.

Subsequently, I find my studies and interests in forensics, psychology, victimology, criminology, ethics, and philosophy. I have a very wide set of skills that include, but are not limited to: research, academic writing, editing, administration, counselling, tutoring, journalism, critical thinking, and working with youth offenders and minorities.


For more, please see my LinkedIn profile (link under 'Websites'), or contact me.

Activities

Employment (2)

University College Cork: Cork, Ireland, IE

2022-07 to present | Lecturer and seminar coordinator (Department of Sociology and Criminology)
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

Centre of Criminology: Rondebosch, ZA

2015-02 to 2017-03-30 | Researcher and research assistant (Public Law: Criminology)
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Education and qualifications (6)

University College Cork: Cork, Cork, IE

2019-09 to 2023 | PhD (Sociology and Criminology)
Education
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

University of Cape Town Faculty of Law: Cape Town, ZA

2016-02-01 to 2018 | PhD (discontinued) (Criminology)
Education
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

University of Cape Town: Rondebosch, ZA

2015-02 to 2015-12 | MPhil: Criminology, Law & Society (Criminology)
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

University of Cape Town Faculty of Humanities: Rondebosch, ZA

2014-02 to 2014-12 | B.Soc.Sci: Honours (Psychology)
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

University of the Free State: Bloemfontein, ZA

2013-02 to 2013-12 | Honours (Criminology)
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

University of the Free State: Bloemfontein, ZA

2010-02-05 to 2012-11-30 | Communication Science: Media & Journalism (B.A.) (Communication Science)
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Professional activities (9)

Sociology Association of Ireland: Cork, IE

2020 to present
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Golden Key International Honour Society: GA, GA, US

2011-02-05 to present
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University of the Free State: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2013 | Departmental Prize Winner: Best Postgraduate Student (Criminology)
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International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP) : Beijing, CN

2012-06 to 2012-07 (Delegation of Diplomacy and International Relations)
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University of the Free State: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2012 | Departmental Prize Winner: Best Undergraduate Student (Criminology)
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University of the Free State: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2012 | Department Top 10 (Communication Science)
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OFM: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2012 | OFM Award Winner for Best Media Studies and Journalism Student (Humanities)
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

International Scholar Laureate Program: New York, US

2012 (Delegation of International Relations and Diplomacy)
Distinction
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Melissa Isabella Meyer

University of the Free State: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2011 to 2013 | Department Top 10 (Psychology)
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Works (3)

Let's talk about sext : gendered millennial perceptions of sexting in a cyborg society

University of Cape Town
2016 | Dissertation or Thesis
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How sexting is creating a safe space for curious millennials

The Conversation
2016-03-21 | Newspaper article
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Who do you believe? Effects of English, Cape Coloured and gay accents on perceived witness credibility

Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology
2016-01-01 | Journal article
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