Dr. Jan Lanicek

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan Lanicek is an Associate Professor in the School of Humanities and Languages at the University of New South Wales, where he has been since 2012 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Southampton. His research primarily focuses on modern European Jewish history, with significant contributions to Holocaust studies. He has been involved in various projects, including the examination of post-Holocaust reconciliation in Czechoslovakia and Australia’s connections to the Holocaust. He aims to illustrate the global dimensions of the Holocaust and its implications on contemporary society through family networks of prewar Jewish refugees. He has co-organized humanitarian aid projects for Jews during World War II and is active in public historical discourse, serving on the board of the Australian Association for Jewish Studies and the General Council of the History Council of New South Wales. His teaching includes courses on Europe's catastrophes and the Holocaust, reflecting his dedication to educating students about these critical historical events.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching modern European Jewish history, including Holocaust studies.

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Advanced instructional role in Jewish history and related fields.

Awards

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Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (Early Career)

2017-01-01
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Saul Kagan Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-01-01
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Honorary Fellow

2006-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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