Professor Ann McGrath receives Honorary Doctrate

Professor Ann McGrath, Director of the Australian Centre for Indigenous History, has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy at Linnaeus University, Sweden.  The degree was conferred during Linnaeus University's academic ceremony on Monday 20 May.  This award highlights not only Professor McGrath's outstanding work in her field of expertise, but also the continual research strength of the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences.

Linnaeus University pursues teaching and research in Kalmar and Vaxjo, Sweden.  The Vaxjo campus has a strong research base in humanities and social sciences.  One of the largest Universities in Sweden, Linnaeus University is very new and was established as a result of a merger between Kalmar University and Vaxjo University in 2010.

Professor McGrath received this honour as a result of her work in bringing together the research area of aboriginal history and surrounding society.  In awarding this doctorate, Linnaeus highlighted her work in the form of collaborative projects as well as her participation in public debate.  Furthermore, the international nature of her work and the way in which she incorporates film, art, exhibitions, and digital media with more traditional reports was noted.

Professor McGrath already has a PhD from LaTrobe University and this Honorary Doctor of Philosophy is testament to her continued hard work in her research field.  Some of her past research projects have explored the "History of Intermarriage on Australian and North American Frontiers", "The Irish and Aboriginal Diaspora", and "The History of Archaeology, Lake Mungo and Lake Gregory".  She is currently researching the "Deepening Histories of Place: Exploring Indigenous Landscapes of National and International Significance".