Australian Academy of the Humanities

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 7d

Meet Dr Tiania Stevens, a researcher and ex-war correspondent. With the support of a Humanities Travelling Fellowship, Dr Stevens will travel to Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina in a race against time to digitise testimonies of Bosnian concentration camp survivors. bit.ly/3TCsHaQ

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 8d

Congratulations to Dr Emily Gallagher, who has won the W. K. Hancock Prize for Playtime: A history of Australian Childhood, from the Australian Historical Association. We were pleased to support the development of this manuscript with a 2025 Publication Subsidy. Congratulations, Emily!

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 19d

With a new re-telling in theatres, the Odyssey’s popularity is enduring. But what makes an ancient story appeal to modern audiences? Prof Elizabeth Minchin OAM FAHA, a classicist specialising in the Homeric epics, breaks down the storytelling devices behind Homer’s ongoing appeal 🏺 👉 bit.ly/4wkdF87

A photo of an Greek amphora, depicting Odysseus stabbing the cyclops. The text says WHY THE ODYSSEY ENDURES, EVEN NOW.

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 21d

The Australian Academy of the Humanities welcomes much of the @arc-gov-au.bsky.social’s Final Report of the National Competitive Grants Program, particularly its renewed commitment to excellent early-stage research, as well as research led by ECRs and Indigenous scholars: bit.ly/4wTEYpF

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 22d

The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Professor Marguerite Johnson FAHA: humanities.org.au/our-communit... An Honorary Professor of Classics and Ancient History at The University of Queensland, Marguerite was elected to the Academy in 2022.

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 22d

The AAH is thrilled to announce the 8 recipients of the 2026 Humanities Travelling Fellowships. The Fellowships will enable the humanities researchers to undertake critical projects which will generate new insights, and forge global connections. 👉 bit.ly/4wktbB0 @natcutter.bsky.social

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 26d

The 1950s gave us the FJ Holden, the Hills Hoist, the Melbourne Olympics, and … polio. Prof Catharine Coleborne FAHA explores how oral histories help us understand the experiences of survivors and the profound social, cultural & medical impacts of the epidemic on post-war Australia 👉 bit.ly/3TqbFwp

A black and white photo from the 1950s shows a small child, approximately 1-2 years old, being vaccinated against polio by a medical professional.

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· 28d

The Australian Academy of the Humanities has today issued a statement emphasising humanities expertise is essential to Australia’s new national AI framework, and the goals of the Office of Artificial Intelligence: humanities.org.au/news/humanit...

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jul 10

Traces of Australian links to Atlantic slavery survive all around us, whether we realise it or not. Research by Prof @janelydon.bsky.social FAHA and Prof Zoë Laidlaw illuminates these connections and prompts us to seek new understandings of the past: lnkd.in/ebZ7dAUR

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jul 9

We’re thrilled to announce musician, composer and PhD candidate at Monash University, Aaron Wyatt has been awarded the 2026 John Mulvaney Fellowship. Meet Aaron: humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jul 3

Where are students with creative qualifications employed? New research reveals creative degrees build skills that show up across the whole creative economy — from marketing to tech 👉 humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jun 30

A narrow focus on "job ready" misses the big picture on graduate outcomes. Our submission to the Senate Inquiry into Australian University Graduates makes 5 recommendations to better recognise the diverse careers of HASS graduates: humanities.org.au/news/human-c...

A photograph of three young people, in graduation gowns and caps, walking up a staircase. The photo is overlaid with text which says, Human capability is Australia’s competitive advantage, our submission illuminates humanities and arts graduates' strong adaptability, resilience and their capacity to apply their knowledge across diverse industries as labour markets evolve.

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jun 24

The 2026 Holberg Prize was awarded to AAH Fellow Prof Lyndal Roper FAHA for her pioneering work on early modern European history. Prof Roper's Holberg Lecture, 'Who Owns Fertility? The Reformation’s Sexual Politics', is available to stream: bit.ly/4b5Hj8i 📷 Holberg Prize & Eivind Senneset, UiB

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jun 19

Researchers studying Australian history mostly use English language sources. But Prof Adrian Vickers FAHA makes use of sources in languages other than English to reveal a more nuanced picture of Australia. humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jun 19

Graeme Turner AO FAHA was an extraordinary scholar, mentor, colleague & friend. With the blessing of Graeme's family, the AAH will establish the Graeme Turner AO FAHA Policy Internship Program in 2027. Learn more & donate to our new initiative: bit.ly/4xVKwS3

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Jun 10

Congratulations to Prof Susan Sheridan OAM FAHA, awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.👏 Susan’s scholarship charts Australian women writers and their impact on Australian literary culture, and women's experience, influence and engagement with feminism at key moments in Australian history.

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· May 26

AAH Fellow and recipient of the 2026 Holberg Prize, Professor Lyndal Roper FAHA will present the Holberg Lecture, “Who Owns Fertility? The reformation’s sexual politics” on Wednesday 3 June in Oslo, Norway, with streaming options available. Register here: holbergprize.org/events-and-p...

A photograph of a woman with light blonde hair, and a magenta scarf. The text says "2026 Holberg Lecture, who owns fertility? the reformations sexual politics" to be held on Wednesday 3 June, in Oslo, Norway and online.

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· May 22

For many, imagination and creativity are considered luxuries. But if we want to build a better future and respond to contemporary challenges, harnessing our capacity to imagine should be treated as a national priority worthy of investment, argues Prof @katieebarclay.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3RDXEdz

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· May 13

The 2026-27 Budget focused on policies to tackle intergenerational inequality. But under the Job Ready Graduates (JRG) Package, students are taking on significant, often life changing, debt to study humanities courses in fields essential for Australia’s future. Read more: bit.ly/4fhWgXS

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· May 5

Today is the #MetGala. While fashion exhibitions are hugely popular today, the collection and exhibition of fashion was once frowned upon. Professor Peter McNeil FAHA explores how the Met Gala transformed the formerly derided collection of ‘costume’ into a celeb-studded fundraiser. bit.ly/4w4GxBr

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· May 1

Congratulations to Prof Caillan Davenport on the release of his latest book, 'Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor, Gossip, and the Making of the Roman Emperors', out now with Yale University Press. yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Apr 29

Did you know the AAH has a monthly newsletter? 👀 It’s your go-to for the latest in the humanities — from sector news, policy initiatives and big ideas to fellowships, awards and opportunities you won’t want to miss. Subscribe now to get the April edition tomorrow: humanities.org.au/subscribe/

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Apr 24

Archaeologist Emeritus Professor Ian Lilley FSA FAHA led an Australian-Dutch team to excavate Queensland’s Camp Columbia, home to the Government in Exile of the Netherlands East Indies. He reflects on this little-known kernel of Australian & Dutch military history. humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Apr 22

Watch now — the 2025 Hancock Lecture. Delivered at the 2025 Annual Symposium, Professor Alison Page’s lecture, “Design as an act of (Blak) Power”, explores design as a culturally shaped act of decision-making. 👉 humanities.org.au/events/2025-...

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Apr 20

Congratulations to Professor Dennis Del Favero FAHA, who has been awarded the Royal Society of NSW Award in the Creative and Performing Arts. His work utilises art and AI visualisation technology to re-imagine wildfires, helping firefighters and communities better understand the extreme events.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Apr 14

Congratulations to Prof Stewart King FAHA, who has been awarded the 2026 George N. Dove Award by the American Popular Culture Association for his research on crime fiction. Stewart spoke about his @arc-gov-au.bsky.social funded research examining crime literature around the world 👉 bit.ly/42bkgnH

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Apr 2

A new report, prepared by the @acadsocsci.bsky.social for Australia’s Chief Scientist convenes researchers across HASS to highlight the significant role of Australia’s public institutions in building resilience to misinformation and disinformation. bit.ly/4s8CEby

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Mar 23

Closing this week! 📣 Applications for our 2026 grants and awards for humanities early career researchers close Sunday 29 March 2026. Learn more & apply 👉 bit.ly/3TozalK

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Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Mar 20

When a librarian discovered a chalk sketch of a mother and baby in a 500-year old copy of Dante’s Divine Comedy, Prof Jaynie Anderson thought it could be by Giorgione. She discusses the on the international connections that ultimately proved her hypothesis correct 👉 bit.ly/4sViLp6

Australian Academy of the Humanities@humanitiesau· Mar 2

Broadcasting tonight - 8.00pm AEDT Mon 2 March — tune into ABC Radio National for the 2025 Annual Lecture, When Universities Mattered, by AAH President Prof Stephen Garton. Can’t tune in? The episode will also be available to stream on the ABC Big Ideas podcast: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...