Hamish William McIntosh
Hamish McIntosh, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow on the Horizon Europe-funded INTRACOMP project, in the Faculty of Education and Arts. Born in Aotearoa New Zealand, Hamish trained in contemporary dance at the New Zealand School of Dance. Completing his PhD at the University of Melbourne in 2023, Hamish’s research explores arts education, queer theory, and masculinities in dance. Currently focusing on intercultural and transcultural competences, he is primarily interested in how difference is experienced and communicated.
Lecturing
Hamish's lecturing experience includes:
- Philosophy of performance and the body
- Queer theory
- Contemporary dance and classical ballet technique
- Choreography and composition
Current Supervision
PhD - Comprehensive Sexuality Education: A Teacher's Practice in Lower Elementary School
This PhD project focuses on teachers' practices in comprehensive sexuality education in lower elementary school. The study aims to deepen understanding of how teachers can develop their teaching through action research. Co-supervised by Stine H. Bang Svendsen, NTNU.
Current Projects
Intercultural and Transcultural Competence Through Collaborative Cultural Expression
Horizon Europe | 2025 - Present (2027)
Past Projects
Spaces to Be: A History of Bisexual Groups in Victoria
State Government of Victoria, Australia | 2024