Dr. Michael Richardson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Richardson is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in the intersections of war, surveillance, trauma, and emerging technology. Co-directing the Media Futures Hub and an Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence on Automated Decision-Making and Society, he draws from a transdisciplinary background in media studies, cultural studies, literature, and international relations to examine the impacts of technology on war and security. His research highlights the complexities of violence, affect, and the dynamics of political trauma and emotional response in the context of technological advancements. An author of notable works such as 'Gestures of Testimony: Torture, Trauma, Affect Literature' and 'Nonhuman Witnessing: War, Data, Ecology, End World', he has contributed to leading academic journals and has been recognized as a top researcher in the humanities. He has received various grants exceeding AUD$450,000 and was awarded the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Michael is also known for his media commentary and contributions to outlets like ABC News and The Conversation.

Research Interests

Awards

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ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

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Ian Potter Travel Scholarship

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ABC Top 5 Humanities Researcher

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Dean's Research Award, Early Career Achievement

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Dean's Teaching Award, Excellent Early Career Teacher

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Dean's Research Award, Monograph Early Career Researcher

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Varuna Publishers Introduction Program Fellowship

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Co-op Bookshop Postgraduate Prize

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Heinz Harant Award

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.