Postgraduate Theses: Recent submissions
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Tomorrow Never Knows: How creativity enabled The Beatles to shape the 1960s and influence generations
Published 2025This thesis examines the historical development and subsequent cultural and political impact of The Beatles from their formative years to the group’s breakup. It shows how their creative arc led them to become a global ...Open AccessThesis -
Power hitting in elite female cricketers: Developing applied methods to improve performance
Published 2025Women’s cricket, both globally and in Australia, is dominated by short formats. Rapid professionalisation has increased demand for evidence-informed high-performance programs. Performance analysis shows that batting ...Open AccessThesis -
Understanding dieting in young people: examining the characteristics, intentions and eating disorder risk of a cohort of young people aged 16-25 years
Published 2025Dieting is a 160 billion-dollar industry, which has grown rapidly over the past 50 years. Over 2.3 million Australians are believed to be on a diet at any one point in time, with rates of dieting, likely higher among older ...USyd AccessThesis -
Feeding Disorders in Infants: Clinical Presentation, Assessment, and Intervention
Published 2026Feeding is a foundational skill supporting infant growth, neurodevelopment, and bonding, yet neonatal feeding difficulties are common and often underestimated in clinical practice. Early challenges, particularly with ...USyd AccessThesis -
Motivational Dispositions and Emotional Experiences of Chinese as a Second Language Learners
Published 2026The number of global Chinese as a Second Language (L2) learners has been rising steadily over the past two decades, a result of China’s growing influence and strategic promotion of its language and culture internationally. ...USyd AccessThesis