Today (Sat 18 May) is International Museums Day, which in 2024 focuses on the role of museums in unlocking knowledge. Prof Kylie Message shares why this task is uniquely suited to university collections & how these collections contribute to the world. bit.ly/3K3qe0S

Acclaimed biographer Brenda Niall AO FAHA sits down to discuss her ‘accidental’ career in academia — marked by determination, good friends, and the ambition to be more than what was expected of her. humanities.org.au/power-of-the-h…

Call out 📢EMCR SHAPE Futures seek EMCRs interested in volunteering to fill three roles in the Executive Committee: Deputy Chair, Website Officer & Social Media Officer. A great way to meet, connect and advocate for early and mid-career researchers. bit.ly/3ymss99

Congratulations to Professor Bruno David who is one of only eight new Fellows across Australia to receive an ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship in conjunction with the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GKLaWAC).
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Come along to the next History Now event 'Histories of mental health' State Library of NSW

Hear Catharine Coleborne and James Dunk discuss the depth of historical writing about mental illness in Australia

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Australian Centre for Public History Jesse Adams Stein Dr Effie Karageorgos

New trilingual children's book about termites in Gurindji, Gurindji Kriol, and English. Felicity Meakins 🌈 explains why linguistic diversity in children's literature matters Australian Academy of the Humanities
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'Tamarra: a story of termites on Gurindji Country' is Australia's first trilingual Indigenous children’s book.
Felicity Meakins 🌈 FAHA FASSA shares how the book bridges language gaps while sharing culture & healing. Hardie Grant Books Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia HumanitiesUQ The CBCA
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It’s the #METGala2024 and Distinguished Professor of Design History Peter McNeil FAHA J joins us to share his top 3 looks.

His second kudos goes to Baz Luhrmann who attended the event with fashion designer wife Catherine Martin.

‘The genius director of 'Romeo + Juliet' and

It’s the #MetGala2024 and Distinguished Professor of Design History Peter McNeil FAHA UTS joins us to share his top 3 looks. In no particular order, his first kudos goes to Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga.

‘Australia’s Nicole looking truly splendid in Balenciaga. She’s

It’s the #MetGala2024 and Distinguished Professor of Design History Peter McNeil FAHA J joins us to share his top 3 looks.

His final kudos is to the ‘eldest boy’ himself, actor Jeremy Strong in custom Loro Piana.

‘Jeremy Strong, who played one of the nastier characters in

We acknowledge, with deep sadness, the death of Professor David Konstan FAHA.

David's research focused on ancient Greek and Latin literature, especially comedy and the novel, and classical philosophy. He was a major figure in encouraging international dialogue among classical

The AHA was saddened by the passing of Emeritus Professor Alan Frost, leading historian of European imperialism in Australia, valued Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Australian Academy of the Humanities, and leader in the La Trobe University community. Our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and peers.

Waanyi woman, distinguished author, & Professor at Western Sydney University, Dr Alexis Wright FAHA was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from The Uni of Queensland this afternoon. Prof Bronwyn Fredericks led the conferral ceremony with UQ’s Chancellor & VC at the State Library of Victoria.

Last call! Applications for our awards & grants close 11.59pm Sunday 5 May. 🕛
We’re accepting applications for the prestigious Max Crawford Medal, John Mulvaney Fellowship, Medal for Excellence in Translation plus our publication & travel subsidies: bit.ly/3TozalK

Congratulations Alexis Wright FAHA! 👏 #2024stellaprize