Dr. Jeremy Martens

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeremy Martens is an Associate Professor in History at the University of Western Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from the University of Natal, South Africa, and both a Master's degree and a Ph.D. from Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. His teaching and research focus on global history, with specific interests in South African and British imperial history, race, and immigration legislation during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Currently leading an ARC-funded project entitled 'Western Australian Legacies of British Slavery', Martens works on exploring the historical impact of slavery in shaping colonial socio-economic frameworks in Western Australia. His publication record includes numerous articles and books that contribute to the understanding of historical narratives related to race and immigration, with notable works such as 'Empire Asian Migration: Sovereignty, Immigration Restriction Protest British Settler Colonies, 1888–1907' and 'Government House Western Australian Society, 1829-2009'. He has received several awards for his contributions to history, including the Marian Quartly Prize in 2020 and a commendation for the WA Premier’s Book Awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA, Australia

Conducts research and teaches courses in history, focusing on global and imperial histories.

Awards

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Marian Quartly Prize

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Special Commendation

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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