Dr Jacques Mellberg

Sessional lecturer and senior research assistant • Fear of crime • Risk perception • Carbonara and craft beer enthusiast

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And with that, I'm proud to announce that I am officially Dr Jacques Mellberg 🏆🎉 Once again, a huge thank you to the team of people who have supported me at every step.

[Dr Jacques Mellberg @j_mellberg]

Excited to announce that my thesis has been examined with minor revisions + no revisions and a nomination for Outstanding Thesis Award! 🎉🎉

Almost at the finish line 🙏

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Today I submitted my Doctoral Thesis for examination! 🏹🎯

Huge thank you to everyone who I've met along this journey! A special thank you to legendary supervisors @DrChatz and @Dr_Matt_Ball

And now... We wait! (I sleep...)
#fearofcrime #psychologicaldistance #phdlife

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My fantastic co-presenter @AHarkness summarised key findings from the Victorian Farm Crime survey to highlight farmers' concerns, providing important context around rural worries and crime problems

[Dr Jacques Mellberg @j_mellberg]

Today I presented findings and recommendations from my #PhD research on #FearOfCrime for @RuCrim's Key Issues in Rural Crime seminar. I outlined evidence-based strategies for managing fear of crime in the community #ruralcriminology @CrimeJusticeQUT @QUTJusticeHDR

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New research from me exploring perceptions of psychological distance and fear of crime! Thanks to co-authors and wonderful people @DrChatz @Dr_Matt_Ball @DrTMilesJohnson
https://t.co/I8lXmuY4D5

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Of course, anything could go horribly sideways from here, but if I've learnt anything over the past few years, it's to externalise your goals and reflect on your achievements! 🙏🏼

[Dr Jacques Mellberg @j_mellberg]

Today officially marks 1 year since confirmation and 1 year until my expected PhD thesis completion date. Let's do this!

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@CarringtonKL Seconded on the freezing! I'm saving them until I can make a batch of chilli jam - great on scones!

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Thank you Microsoft Word, your efforts do not go unnoticed.

[Dr Jacques Mellberg @j_mellberg]

@just_jamie_lee And funnily enough, you can blame/thank @DrChatz for both!

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Great to work with @DrChatz on this paper and on #fearofcrime in #Brisbanecity!

[Dr Jacques Mellberg @j_mellberg]

@DrChatz Hey, that's me!

[Dr Jacques Mellberg @j_mellberg]

@alisonquigleyau @rebecca_layt @Kelsey_L_Adams @CrimeJusticeQUT @QUT Using Construal Level Theory of Psychological Distance to understand how community members perceive their risk of criminal victimisation. My research hopes to inform empirically-driven fear of crime management and reduction strategies.

[Dr Jacques Mellberg @j_mellberg]

@carolronken Thank you Carol! I'm glad I took the PhD plunge!