Gillian Brown
Doctoral Student
She/Her
BA, Political Studies (University of Manitoba); MA, Political Science (Acadia University)
Political Studies
Doctoral Student
Research Interests
Canadian politics; political communication; mass media; political leaders; political parties
Biography
Gillian is a doctoral student specializing in Canadian politics, working under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Rose. Her research interests focus on political communication, in particular the intersections between government, media, and democracy.
Awards
- SSHRC Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (2026-29)
- Outstanding Master’s Research Award (Acadia University, 2026)
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2025-26)
- Stanley Drabek Graduate Award in Political Studies (91TV, 2025)
- Graduate Entrance Award (91TV, 2025)
- Jarislowsky Studentship in Political Leadership and Media Studies in Canada (Acadia University, 2024)
Teaching Experience
- POLS 391 - Introduction to Electoral Systems (Fall 2025)
- POLS 212 - Canadian Politics (Winter 2026)
Selected Publications
Holly Ann Garnett and Gillian Brown. “Messaging in Party Fundraising Emails.” In Marketing the Vote: Election Strategy and Campaigning in Canada, eds. Alex Marland, Elizabeth Dubois and Thierry Giasson. UBC Press (forthcoming).
Gillian Brown, Catherine St. John, Hope Ace and Kiera Ladner. 2026. “Combatting mis- and dis-information: Lessons from the Australian Voice.” At the Forks 5(1): 1-35.
Gillian Brown and Alex Marland. 2025. Policy Options, February 17.