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- Qualifications:MA MSc (BPS) PhD (Cardiff) AFHEA
- Position:Associate Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
- Department:School of Social Sciences
- Telephone:+441179656261
- Email:Wendy.Martineau@uwe.ac.uk
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About me
I'm currently a lecturer on the modules Critical Thinking & Political Theory, and Political Innovation, Leadership & Communication in the Department of Philosophy, Politics & International Relations at UWE, and an Honorary Research Associate at University of Bristol.
My research interests are in coloniality and decolonising political theory, feminist theory, and critical pedagogy. My current research project focuses on continuations of coloniality in international responses to global challenges, drawing on decolonial thinkers from the Global South. I seek always to situate theory firmly in the realm of practice and take an inter-disciplinary approach which draws on a wide range of sources including feminist theory, hermeneutics, critical pedagogy, and anti-colonial and decolonial writings and activism.
My PhD in political theory, titled 'Achieving Cross-Cultural Understanding' (Cardiff University, 2007) used a hermeneutic approach to explore how we can foster conditions for understanding and shared universalisms across lines of difference. I carried out an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship from 2008-2011 (University of Bristol), mentored by Prof Judith Squires, which further explored the topic of multiculturalism, focusing particularly on British Muslims. After taking a career break to pursue other creative, family, and community activities, in 2019-2021 I carried out a Masters degree in Psychology of Education (BPS accredited, University of Bristol). I returned to teaching in politics and International Relations in 2021, first at Cardiff University, then University of Bristol, and came to UWE in 2023.
I have several single-authored and co-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals and am currently working on a co-authored book (with David Boucher) on Western triumphalism and non-Western political thought.
My publications can be viewed here: (8) Wendy Martineau (researchgate.net)
In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, running, being in nature and spending time with my children and my dog.
Area of expertise
Political theory, feminist theory, decolonial literature.
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