Wendy Martineau

Dr. Wendy Martineau is an Associate Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, and an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Bristol. She specializes in political theory, feminist theory, and decolonial literature. Her research focuses on coloniality, decolonizing theory, and interdisciplinary approaches combining feminist theory, hermeneutics, and anti-colonial activism.

Educations:

• PhD in Political Theory (Cardiff University, 2007)
• MSc in Psychology of Education (BPS accredited, University of Bristol, 2021)
• MA (BPS) and AFHEA

Research Interests: Coloniality in global governance, decolonial thinkers from the Global South, feminist theory, and critical pedagogy. She emphasizes practical applications of theory and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards:

• ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008–2011) under Prof. Judith Squires, exploring multiculturalism and British Muslims.

Teaching & Career Path: Taught at Cardiff University and the University of Bristol before joining UWE in 2023. Modules include Critical Thinking & Political Theory and Political Innovation. Post-career-break studies in Education Psychology (2019–2021).

Current Projects: Co-authoring a book on Western triumphalism and non-Western political thought with David Boucher.