Dr Rohann Irving

Research Fellow

College of Medicine and Public Health

place Melbourne Home Office

Dr Rohann Irving is a Research Fellow in Young Men's Digital Health. He received his PhD from The University of Queensland, where his thesis examined sports betting’s increasing normalisation in young men’s domestic spaces and intimate relationships. Before entering academia, Rohann worked as a Senior Research Officer at the Australian Gambling Research Centre, based within the Australian Institute of Family Studies. His research explores the intersections of masculinities, sport, and gambling, with a particular focus on the role of digital technologies in shaping young men’s everyday lives and leisure practices.

Qualifications

PhD, The University of Queensland, 2025

Bachelors of Business Management / Arts (Honours), The University of Queensland, 2020

 

Honours, awards and grants
  • ABC Top 5 Humanities Media Resident, 2026
  • Dr Alf Howard International Travel Scholarship, 2025
  • UQ Career Development Scholarship, 2024
  • PhD Research Training Program Stipend
  • UQ Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence, 2020
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