Mark Emmerson

Mark Emmerson is a Lecturer in the School of Humanities and Communication at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), with affiliations to UniSQ College. He holds a PhD in History from USQ (2015), alongside multiple advanced qualifications including a Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovation in Learning Design) from QUT (2024). His research focuses on transnational migration networks, Scandinavian-Australian cultural exchanges, historical media analysis, and educational pedagogy. Notable works include studies on the pan-Scandinavian newspaper Norden (1896-1940) and Sweden's contemporary foreign policy framing as a 'moral superpower.'

Emmerson's scholarly contributions span historical analysis, academic integrity frameworks, and innovative teaching methodologies. Recent publications in European Politics and Society and Australian Historical Studies explore topics ranging from Middle Power diplomacy to racialized historiography. He actively contributes to doctoral supervision in areas like transnational feminist presses and nursing narratives of World War I.

• Education:
  • PhD in History, USQ (2015)
  • MA, Linköpings University (2008)
  • MPrimTeach, Griffith University (2019)
  • Bachelor's and Honors Degrees in Arts, USQ (2005-2007)
• Awards: None explicitly stated
• Grants: Active contributor to institutional initiatives like the Academic Integrity Working Group (2017) and the Learning Centre's peer learning programs (2016)

Emmerson's work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary educational practice, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding migration, media, and academic culture.