Dr. Michael Gillan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Gillan is an Associate Professor at the UWA Business School, with a specialization in employment relations and industrial relations. His research spans a wide range of topics, including the role of Global Union Federations in economic relations within India and Indonesia, labor movements in India, and the employment relations framework in Myanmar. He has published extensively in national and international journals, including Economic Geography and the Australian Journal of Labour Law. Notably, he is also the President of the South Asian Studies Association of Australia. Over the years, Gillan has contributed to several significant research projects, funded by the Australian Research Council and the International Labour Organisation. His work addresses pressing issues in labor regulation, international economic policies, and collective bargaining frameworks, with a keen focus on sustainable development goals set by the UN. His projects often analyze the dynamics of labor representation in changing economic contexts, demonstrating both academic rigor and relevance to policy-making.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

UWA Business School • Perth, Australia

Head of Department with expertise in employment relations and industrial relations.

Awards

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UWA Research Grants Scheme

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
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