Dr. Martin Holt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Martin Holt has extensive experience in HIV prevention research, particularly focusing on gay and bisexual men. He has trained as a social scientist and worked at the UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health since 2003. With over 15 years of research expertise, his work has been pivotal in introducing newer forms of HIV prevention, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and in investigating the impact of community norms and attitudes on HIV-related practices. His team's research has indicated that the introduction of PrEP has influenced condom use on a national level. Holt is also actively engaged in examining the effects of COVID-19 and mpox on HIV-related behaviors. He leads the GBQ+ Community Periodic Surveys, which form a crucial part of Australia's HIV behavioral surveillance system, supported by federal and state health funding. Additionally, he is a senior investigator for the PrEPARE project and has led various ARC Discovery Projects aimed at implementing effective interventions for HIV elimination in New South Wales. Holt serves as Deputy Editor for the Journal of the International AIDS Society and has previously been the Associate Editor for AIDS and Behavior. His contributions to the field are recognized through multiple research grants and prestigious fellowships.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Director

2022-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research initiatives within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.

Associate Dean

2024-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Overseeing research quality and culture within the faculty.

Awards

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Fellow

2019-01-01
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Australia Awards Endeavour Executive Fellowship

2015-01-01
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Dean's Award Social Research Impact

2014-01-01

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

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.