About

Nadine McKillop, PhD is Associate Professor in Criminology and Justice and Co-Leader of the Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Also a psychologist, Nadine worked within criminal justice and not-for-profit organisations prior to entering academia. With two decades of research, practice and teaching expertise in criminology and psychology, Associate Professor McKillop brings with her a suite of skills in the design, facilitation, and evaluation of offending and community prevention programs. Her international research profile demonstrates expertise in understanding and preventing the onset of sexual violence and abuse, and the assessment and treatment of youth and adults who have committed sexual offences to reduce the extent and impacts of sexual violence and abuse in the community. She is the current Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Sexual Aggression: An international, interdisciplinary forum for research, theory and practice.

Engagement Areas

Available for media commentry
Available for postgraduate supervision
Available for honours supervision

Links

LinkedIn Profile

Awards and Honours

Vice-Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence in Research Impact
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 2025
Commissioner’s Award for Excellence in Corrections (Collaboration Category), Queensland Corrective Services, awarded to Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit for the Strong & Solid Spirit Program
Queensland Corrective Services, 2023
David Biles Correctional Research Award, Outstanding Research Report in the Field of Correctional Administration, Policy or Reform
Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (Australia), 2020
Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, for Outstanding and Innovative Teaching in Australian and New Zealand Criminology
Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (Australia), 2020
Fellow, Advance HE (higher Education Academy)
Higher Education Academy (United Kingdom, York), 2019
Vice-Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 2019
Advancing the Blended Learning Environment Teaching Award
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 2017
Academic Lead, Australian Awards Fellowship Scheme, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trading and Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (Indonesia)
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 2016
University Medal
Griffith University (Australia, Brisbane), 2002

Organisational Affiliations

Leadership Team, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit

Associate Professor in Criminology and Justice., School of Law and Society

Education

Criminology
2006–2012, Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University (Australia, Brisbane)
Psychology
2002–2002, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) , Griffith University (Australia, Brisbane)
Behavioural Science
1997–2001, Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Griffith University (Australia, Brisbane)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
1997–2001, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University (Australia, Brisbane)