Dr. Toby Burrows

Professor

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Biography

Toby Burrows is a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia and a Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford's e-Research Centre. His academic background includes a BA and PhD from the University of Western Australia, alongside an MA from the University of London. His primary research interests encompass Digital Humanities, medieval manuscript studies, history, and cultural heritage collections. Toby has played significant roles in multiple projects, including being a chief investigator for various Australian Research Council projects. He has been involved with several prestigious international fellowships and collaborations with institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and King's College London. Toby also has extensive experience with digital infrastructure for research, open access data, and has contributed as a member of various editorial boards and committees within academic and digital humanities conferences. He actively participates in the organization of international workshops and has been influential in developing standards and methodologies in the field of humanities research through digital means.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Honorary Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in digital humanities and cultural heritage collections, while managing projects and collaborations.

Senior Researcher

2017-07-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Contributed to e-Research initiatives and coordinated research projects focusing on digital archives.

Manager

— Present

University Library • Perth, Australia

Oversaw research publications and data services at the university.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.