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Journal articles

Kearnes MB, 2003, 'Geographies that matter—the rhetorical deployment of physicality?', Social and Cultural Geography, 4, pp. 139 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14649360309061

Conference Papers

Wang C; Foster S; Care R; Kearnes M; Fisher R; Stuetz R, 2026, 'Standards in Transition: Aligning Governance, Practice, and Research for Concrete Decarbonisation', in Eduardo J; Fernandes PAL; Bogas JA; Costa H; Gonilha J (eds.), Proceedings of the 7th fib Congress, International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 7912 - 7922, presented at Structural Concrete 2050: Towards Carbon Neutrality, AI Design, and Robotic Construction, Lisbon, Portugal, 15 June 2026 - 19 June 2026, https://shop.fib-international.org/publications/fib-proceedings/1082-7th-fib-congress-proceedings-in-lisbon-2026-portugal-pdf

Wang C; Care R; Fisher R; Kearnes M; Stuetz R, 2026, 'A History of Fabrication and Action: Reconceptualising Engineering Literacy and the Engineer’s Role', American Society for Engineering Education, presented at 2026 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.18260/1-2--58950

Reports

Bonney P; Kearnes M; Rickards L; Hayes J; Rollins C; Burton M, 2025, Biosolids and the Public Rethinking Community Engagement in a Time of Change, ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resource, RMIT

Hayes J; Fisher R; Kearnes M; Stuetz R; Liu L; Nunes Guerrero T; Pfeifle A; Bonney P; Rickards L; Rollins C; Burton M; Liu L, 2025, Community Engagement Platforming: Translating lessons learnt into on-the-ground strategies, ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, , Melbourne, https://www.transformingbiosolids.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Report4of4Project3A.pdf

Hayes J; Fisher R; Kearnes M; Stuetz R, 2025, Enhancing complaint processes: making the most out of complaint databases, ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resource, UNSW, Sydney, & RMIT University, Melbourne

Hayes J; Fisher R; Assal M; Kearnes M; Stuetz R, 2025, Mapping biosolids management: identifying the roles of non-community stakeholders, ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resource, UNSW, Sydney, & RMIT University, Melbourne, https://www.transformingbiosolids.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Report2of4Project3A.pdf

Kuai W; Witzenberger K; Manwaring K; Brown I; Scully JL; Kearnes M, 2024, Modifiable Futures: A Right to Repair for Medical Devices and Assistive Technologies, Elsevier, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5035345, https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5035345

Keane J; Kearnes M; McCloskey J; Munro P; Samarakoon S, 2024, State of Repair in the Off-Grid Solar Sector, Solar Aid, London, https://solar-aid.org/news/launching-the-state-of-repair-report/

Eady S; Khan S; Kearnes M, 2022, Let’s Talk About Water: A community consultation on options for future water security for the Uralla Shire, ZNet Uralla & UNSW, Uralla, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28550

Higgins P; Andersen M; Holley C; Howey K; Johnson F; Kearnes M; Khan S; Leslie G; Molloy S, 2021, Monitoring the Monitor: A Temporal Synthesis of the McArthur River Mine Independent Monitor Reports, UNSW-GWI & Environment Centre NT, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14256.69120, https://www.globalwaterinstitute.unsw.edu.au/sites/water/files/u982/GWI_ECNT_MRM_Report%20%281%29.pdf

Mellor R; Kearnes M; Lancaster K; McLauchlan L; Ritter A, 2021, Making policy in emergencies – insights for routine policy making. The case example of opioid pharmacotherapy maintenance, UNSW Social Policy Research Centre, Sydney, DPMP Monograph No. 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/thwy-pq45

Kearnes MB; Motion J; Beckett J, 2014, Australian Water Futures: Rethinking Community Engagement, Report of the National Demonstration, Education & Engagement Program, University of New South Wales, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/25606

Motion J; Kearnes MB, 2014, Water Recycling and Media: Guidelines for Communication, Report of the National Demonstration, Education & Engagement Program, Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence & the University of New South Wales

Kearnes MB; Motion J, 2014, Water Recycling and the Public: Guidelines for Community Engagement, Report of the National Demonstration, Education & Engagement Program, Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence & the University of New South Wales

Miller G; Kearnes M, 2013, Nanotechnology, Ubiquitous Computing and The Internet of Things: Challenges to Rights to Privacy and Data Protection, Council of Europe, Strasbourg

Kearnes M; Wienroth M, 2011, A New Mandate? Research Policy in a Technological Socoety, Durham University, Durham

Davies S; Kearnes M; Macnaghten P, 2009, Reconfiguring Responsibility: Lessons for Public Policy, Durham University, Durham, http://www.geography.dur.ac.uk/Projects/Portals/88/Publications/Reconfiguring%20Responsibility%20September%202009.pdf

Kearnes M; Macnaghten P; Wilsdon J, 2006, Governing at the Nanoscale: People, Policies and Emerging Technologies, Demos, London

Grove-White R; Kearnes M; Macnaghten P; Wynne B, 2006, Public Perceptions and Community Issues: Nuclear Power Project, Sustainable Development Commission, London

Hinchliffe S; Kearnes M; Degen M; Whatmore S, 2004, Living Cities: A New Agenda for Urban Natures, Open University, Milton Keynes

Media

Ritter A; Lancaster K; McLauchlan L; Barrett L; Kearnes M, 2023, As many states weigh legalising cannabis, here’s what they can learn from the struggles of growers in Canberra, https://theconversation.com/as-many-states-weigh-legalising-cannabis-heres-what-they-can-learn-from-the-struggles-of-growers-in-canberra-212009

Kearnes M; Manwaring K; Munro P; Pala R; Samarakoon S, 2021, What does a right to repair tell us about our relationships with technology?, UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law & Innovation, https://sway.office.com/UcxPwfO63l48kZLI?ref=Link

Kearnes M; Manwaring K; Munro P; Pala R; Samarakoon S, 2021, The Productivity Commission has released proposals to bolster Australians’ right to repair. But do they go far enough?, https://theconversation.com/the-productivity-commission-has-released-proposals-to-bolster-australians-right-to-repair-but-do-they-go-far-enough-172961

Other

Kearnes M; Holley C; Bartlett C; O'Carroll D; Bonney P, 2025, Don’t talk – listen. Why communities affected by forever chemicals in water must be heard, http://dx.doi.org/10.64628/AA.qmewxun6s

Johnson F; Higgins P; Andersen M; Howey K; Kearnes M; Khan S; Leslie G, 2023, Social production of ignorance – the role for geoscientists in addressing “undone science”, Copernicus Publications, http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-13910

Bhathela N; Bennett Moses L; Zalnieriute M; Clarke R; Manwaring K; Bowrey K; Bell F; Kearnes M, 2019, Response to ‘Artificial Intelligence: Governance and Leadership’ White Paper Consultation by Australian Human Rights Commission, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3352329


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