Dr. Guido Van Meersbergen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Guido van Meersbergen is an Associate Professor in Early Modern Global History at the University of Warwick. His academic work focuses on early modern global trade, diplomacy, and the activities of the Dutch and English East India Companies within the Indian Ocean world, particularly regarding the Mughal Empire. He has published a monograph titled 'Ethnography Encounter: Dutch English Seventeenth-Century South Asia' and co-edited a volume entitled 'Trading Companies Travel Knowledge Early Modern World.' His research reconsiders traditional Europe-centered diplomatic narratives by highlighting the significance of Asian actors in the rise of early modern diplomacy. He coordinates an international collaborative project related to Sir William Norris's embassy to Mughal India (1699-1702) and leads a research network aiming to replace existing Eurocentric diplomatic histories with a more global perspective. Van Meersbergen teaches several courses on global history and welcomes postgraduate students interested in global history, diplomacy, and trade topics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Teaching and researching Early Modern Global History.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Teaching and researching Early Modern Global History.

Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Conducting independent research on early modern global history.

Max Weber Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

European University Institute • Florence, Italy

Conducting research in the field of history.

Teaching Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Universiteit van Amsterdam / Universiteit Leiden • Amsterdam/Leiden

Teaching various history courses.

Courses

A Global History of Travel: Odyssey Aeroplane Go-Betweens: Crossing Borders in the Early Modern World Caravans and Traders: Global Connections, 1200-1500 Galleons and Galleys: Global Connections, 1500-1800 Themes & Approaches in the Historical Study of Empire

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.