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14
Aug
2024

Resource Launched to Help Teach Australia’s Indigenous Archaeological History

Congratulations to Associate Professor Duncan Wright and academic Dave Johnston from the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology on the launch of Teaching Ancient Australia, a resource designed to help all teachers of Australia’s Indigenous archaeological history.Launched at the annual History…

14
Aug
2024

Middle East and Central Asia Futurescapes Academic Network (MECAFAN)

Launch Event Details Wednesday, 4 September, 4-6 PMCAIS Lecture Theatre Room 1.15127 Ellery Crescent, Canberra 2601Register via this link: https://cais.cass.anu.edu.au/events/launch-middle-east-and-central-asia-futurescapes-academic-network-mecafan  The Middle East and Central Asia…

13
Aug
2024

What caused the UK race riots?

Article by Dr Simon Copland.It is not an understatement to say that parts of the United Kingdom are collapsing.Over the past fortnight, racist mobs have rioted across England. The events began after a 17 year-old boy committed a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift dance class in the town of Southport,…

12
Aug
2024

School of Music Love Supreme Grant Recipient Announced

Congratulations to Ronan Apcar who is the recipient of the ANU School of Music 2024 Love Supreme Grant.Established to provide a fellowship opportunity to a recent graduate with a demonstrated track record in music excellence and achievement, the $25,000 prize supports the recipient to embark on a…

08
Aug
2024

Professor Ann McGrath AM Appointed to National Museum of Australia Council

Distinguished History Professor, Ann McGrath AM has been appointed as a member of the National Museum of Australia Council for a three-year term. Professor Clare Wright OAM has been announced as the new Chair of the Council, alongside new members Professor Megan Davis and Ms. Janine Freeman.…

07
Aug
2024

ANU Humanities Research Centre looks to its 100th Anniversary

Congratulations to the ANU Humanities Research Centre (HRC) who last week celebrated their 50th anniversary with a commitment shared by ANU leadership to foreground the Centre’s role in advocating for humanities research as we hurtle forward into a new half century.Founded by Professor Ian…

06
Aug
2024

Just released: 2024 RSHA Mid-Year Snapshot

We are delighted to announce the release of the 2024 ANU Research School of Humanities and the Arts Mid-Year Snapshot.This publication celebrates our School’s research excellence across 2023/2024, highlighting stories of success and groundbreaking contributions to Australia and the world.The 2024…