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Max Dixon

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  • About me

    ESRC-funded PhD Researcher

  • Education

    • Sandown Bay Academy

      2008 - 2013
      A-Levels Sociology, EPQ, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics , History (English Literature) A*, A*, A, B.

    • Sandown High School

      2008 - 2011
      GCSE - Eng Lit, Eng Lang, RE, Classics, History, Geography, Science, Add.Science, Maths, Spanish. A*, A*, A*, A, A, A, A, B, C, D.

    • University of Leeds

      2021 - 2022
      Mandarin Chinese - Level 3 and Level 4, Pass.

    • University of Portsmouth

      2023 - 2026
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD 'The other China or an emerging Taiwan?' Democratic Taiwan and British foreign policy, 1996-2021.'

    • University of Southampton

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Social Research Methods (Area Studies) Distinction

      Dissertation: One China, Two ‘Taiwans’: The emergence of Taiwan in British and Australian foreign policy 1993-1995 - Grade - 75% (Distinction)Awards:Dean's List for Outstanding Achievement for Overall PerformanceDean's List for Outstanding Achievement for Dissertation.

    • University of Portsmouth

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Arts - MA International Relations Distinction

      Dissertation: Constructing a 'sacrosanct sovereignty': A corpus-based discourse analysis of East Asian English-language newspaper reporting of Chinese foreign policy in Hong Kong (June 2019) and Taiwan (September 2020). - Grade - 80% (Distinction).Mandarin Chinese Additional Credits Course - Grade - Distinction.Awards: The School Prize for the Best Academic Performance in MA International RelationsTaiwan Studies Prize for Best Postgraduate Dissertation

    • University of Warwick

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Politics and Sociology 2.1

      Activities and Societies: Captain of Engineering and Politics Intramural Football teams.

  • Experience

    • St John's College, Southsea

      Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

      • Graduate Boarding Assistant

        Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

      • Learning Support Assistant

        Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

    • English Excel School of English

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
      English Teacher

    • St John's College, Southsea

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2020
      International Student Recruitment Officer

    • University of Portsmouth

      Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
      International Student Ambassador

    • House of Commons

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      China, Hong Kong and Taiwan Research for Alicia Kearns MP

    • National Tutoring Programme (NTP)

      Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
      Academic Mentor

    • European Association of Taiwan Studies

      Sept 2022 - now
      Research and Administration Assistant

    • South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership

      Oct 2022 - now
      ESRC-funded PhD Researcher

    • The Brilliant Club

      Dec 2023 - Jun 2024
      Scholars Programme PhD Tutor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      Tefl.org.uk
      Nov 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Max Dixon
      ESRC / SCDTP Impact Prize South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership Oct 2025 Was awarded one of two prestigious SCDTP Impact Awards for the academic year 2024-2025, recognising that my work has achieved excellent impact beyond academia.
    • Awarded to Max Dixon
      Young Scholar Award The European Association of Taiwan Studies Jun 2025 Recipient of the prestigious Young Scholar Award at the European Association of Taiwan Studies Annual Conference in Olomouc, Czechia for a paper entitled : Left Out? Centre-left political parties and the role of Taiwan in Australian and British foreign policy
    • Awarded to Max Dixon
      Dean's List for Outstanding Achievement for Overall Performance The University of Southampton Dec 2023 Awarded a Dean's List Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Master of Science in Social Research Methods, finishing with the highest overall degree average in my cohort.
    • Awarded to Max Dixon
      Dean's List for Outstanding Achievement in Dissertation The University of Southampton Dec 2023 Awarded a Dean's List Award for Outstanding Achievement in a dissertation submitted for a master of science degree in Social Research Methods entitled : One China, Two ‘Taiwans’: The emergence of Taiwan in British and Australian foreign policy 1993-1995
    • Awarded to Max Dixon
      Taiwan Studies Prize for Best Postgraduate Dissertation The University of Portsmouth Nov 2021 Awarded the Taiwan Studies Prize for Best Postgraduate Dissertation at the University of Portsmouth for a dissertation submitted towards an MA in International Relations. The award was presented by Taiwanese ambassador Kelly Hsieh in March 2022.
    • Awarded to Max Dixon
      The School Prize for Best Academic Performance in MA International Relations The University of Portsmouth Nov 2021 Awarded the School Prize for finishing with the highest degree average in my cohort of Master of the Arts in International Relations.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Portsmouth Student Representative

      Issued by South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership on Sept 2025
      South Coast Doctoral Training PartnershipAssociated with Max Dixon

    • Research Analyst

      Issued by GORSTRA RESEARCH GROUP on Dec 2023
      GORSTRA RESEARCH GROUPAssociated with Max Dixon

    • History and Careers Assistance

      Issued by The Bay CE School on Sept 2022
      The Bay CE SchoolAssociated with Max Dixon

    • Student Journalist

      Issued by Pugwash Magazine on Mar 2021
      Pugwash MagazineAssociated with Max Dixon

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Save the Children UK on Oct 2016
      Save the Children UKAssociated with Max Dixon

    • Warwick Active Futsal League Co-ordinater

      Issued by University of Warwick on Oct 2015
      University of WarwickAssociated with Max Dixon

    • Summer Intern

      Issued by Scottish Professional Football League on Jun 2015
      Scottish Professional Football LeagueAssociated with Max Dixon

    • Teaching Volunteer

      Issued by GotPolitics? on Jan 2015
      GotPolitics?Associated with Max Dixon

    • Student Journalist

      Issued by The Boar on Oct 2014
      The BoarAssociated with Max Dixon