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Martin Crotty is an Associate Professor in Australian History at the University of Queensland's School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, where he also serves as Director of Research. He has held significant administrative roles including Head of School from mid-2013 to mid-2017 and Deputy Dean of the Graduate School. Crotty is a prominent figure in Australian historical studies, currently co-editing Australian Historical Studies and having served on the executive of the Australian Historical Association for six years.
His research spans multiple interconnected fields with a primary focus on war and Australian society, particularly examining the Anzac legend and its evolution. His work on sports history explores the relationship between athletic culture and national identity, while his masculinity studies investigate how gender norms shaped Australian society from the colonial period through the 20th century. Crotty's education history research examines how historical narratives are constructed and taught within Australian institutions.
Crotty's recent publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining Australia's relationship with war, memory, and national identity. His work increasingly addresses contemporary issues in historical practice, including the decline of academic history and staffing challenges in Australian and New Zealand universities. He maintains a strong focus on military history, particularly the Anzac legend's impact on Australian society and the experiences of veterans throughout the 20th century.
Martin Crotty has supervised approximately twenty MPhil and PhD students to completion, with research topics spanning Australian military history, gender studies, war memory, and historical education. His current supervision includes projects on Australian war widows and the Stolen Generations. Crotty has secured significant research funding including ARC Discovery Projects on the Returned Services League and Anzac Day commemorations.
