Australian Academy of the Humanities
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We're the national voice for cultural, creative & ethical thinking and one of Australia's five Learned Academies. We promote the study and application of the humanities. Posts by Comms team. Re-posts not endorsements.
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In partnership with CHASS, @humanitiesau.bsky.social will host a free Symposium on what it means to define, contest and safeguard academic freedom in the 21st century.
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 AM
In partnership with CHASS, @humanitiesau.bsky.social will host a free Symposium on what it means to define, contest and safeguard academic freedom in the 21st century.
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
Congratulations to AAH Fellow Professor Frank Bongiorno AM FAHA FASSA, who will take up the newly created Donald Horne Professorship as the inaugural director of the University of Canberra's new Centre of Public Ideas, launching in early 2026. 👏 Congratulations, Frank!
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Congratulations to AAH Fellow Professor Frank Bongiorno AM FAHA FASSA, who will take up the newly created Donald Horne Professorship as the inaugural director of the University of Canberra's new Centre of Public Ideas, launching in early 2026. 👏 Congratulations, Frank!
The Australian Journal of Human Rights, Australia’s first peer-reviewed journal devoted exclusively to human rights, is seeking expressions of interest to fill positions on its Editorial Board. Apply by 21 November 2025: www.humanrights.unsw.edu.au/research/aus...
📷: UNSW
📷: UNSW
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Australian Journal of Human Rights, Australia’s first peer-reviewed journal devoted exclusively to human rights, is seeking expressions of interest to fill positions on its Editorial Board. Apply by 21 November 2025: www.humanrights.unsw.edu.au/research/aus...
📷: UNSW
📷: UNSW
In @theobserveruk.bsky.social AAH Fellow Professor Nick Evans FAHA describes linguistics as “the last opportunity for true exploration on Earth” — a journey into how humans think, remember, and create meaning.
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observer.co.uk/news/science...
Cracking the code of Papua New Guinea’s undocumented lang...
Nicholas Evans has spent decades trying to decipher the undocumented tongues of Papua New Guinea and Australia. His work has redefined the way we think a...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
In @theobserveruk.bsky.social AAH Fellow Professor Nick Evans FAHA describes linguistics as “the last opportunity for true exploration on Earth” — a journey into how humans think, remember, and create meaning.
observer.co.uk/news/science...
observer.co.uk/news/science...
🎉 Distinguished Prof Nicholas Evans FAHA FBA has been awarded the prestigious Neil and Saras Smith Medal for Linguistics from @britishacademy.bsky.social.
The medal is considered the “greatest honour” in linguistics and recognises lifetime achievement.
The medal is considered the “greatest honour” in linguistics and recognises lifetime achievement.
October 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🎉 Distinguished Prof Nicholas Evans FAHA FBA has been awarded the prestigious Neil and Saras Smith Medal for Linguistics from @britishacademy.bsky.social.
The medal is considered the “greatest honour” in linguistics and recognises lifetime achievement.
The medal is considered the “greatest honour” in linguistics and recognises lifetime achievement.
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I am renewing my pinned post about my book. In the meantime, I wrote this to be accessible to all, more or less on the same subject of what art is.
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But is it art? How stories give art meaning – Australian Academy of the Humanities
Rock art is found across the globe. Archaeologist Iain Davidson considers how we can understand and discuss the stories behind rock art.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I am renewing my pinned post about my book. In the meantime, I wrote this to be accessible to all, more or less on the same subject of what art is.
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
Free event 📣The right to enquire? A Symposium on #academicfreedom.
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍 University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
Speakers include Prof @michellearrow.bsky.social, Prof @joelobianco.bsky.social, Prof
@adriennestone.bsky.social, Prof Frank Bongiorno, Prof Peter Greste & more.
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍 University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
Speakers include Prof @michellearrow.bsky.social, Prof @joelobianco.bsky.social, Prof
@adriennestone.bsky.social, Prof Frank Bongiorno, Prof Peter Greste & more.
October 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Free event 📣The right to enquire? A Symposium on #academicfreedom.
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍 University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
Speakers include Prof @michellearrow.bsky.social, Prof @joelobianco.bsky.social, Prof
@adriennestone.bsky.social, Prof Frank Bongiorno, Prof Peter Greste & more.
📅 Tues 25 Nov
📍 University of Melbourne
Tickets: bit.ly/4qg5Q0y
Speakers include Prof @michellearrow.bsky.social, Prof @joelobianco.bsky.social, Prof
@adriennestone.bsky.social, Prof Frank Bongiorno, Prof Peter Greste & more.
The History Council of South Australia welcomes applications for its annual Fellowship program. The HCSA Fellowship provides support for Australians researching and writing about South Australian history, with a prize of $2,000.
Apply by 15 November 2025. 👉 historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...
Apply by 15 November 2025. 👉 historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...
HCSA Fellowship - History Council SA
History Council of South Australia Fellowship Fellowship Applications for the 2026 HCSA Fellowship are now open, and close on the 15th of November 2025. To apply for the Fellowship, please email your ...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The History Council of South Australia welcomes applications for its annual Fellowship program. The HCSA Fellowship provides support for Australians researching and writing about South Australian history, with a prize of $2,000.
Apply by 15 November 2025. 👉 historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...
Apply by 15 November 2025. 👉 historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...
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The DMRC 2026 Summer School is back again on our Kelvin Grove Campus in Brisbane, Australia from 2 February to 6 February 2026, featuring interactive sessions showcasing digital humanities and social science research across key programs and projects within the DMRC.
The DMRC 2026 Summer School is back again on our Kelvin Grove Campus in Brisbane, Australia from 2 February to 6 February 2026, featuring interactive sessions showcasing digital humanities and social science research across key programs and projects within the DMRC.
October 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
! SAVE THE DATE !
The DMRC 2026 Summer School is back again on our Kelvin Grove Campus in Brisbane, Australia from 2 February to 6 February 2026, featuring interactive sessions showcasing digital humanities and social science research across key programs and projects within the DMRC.
The DMRC 2026 Summer School is back again on our Kelvin Grove Campus in Brisbane, Australia from 2 February to 6 February 2026, featuring interactive sessions showcasing digital humanities and social science research across key programs and projects within the DMRC.
Operatic narratives traditionally portray women as victims of violence.
In her keynote, Dr Felicity Wilcox will share how her research challenges the status quo in opera through artistic practice that is as political in its subject matter as it is in its ways of doing 👉 bit.ly/48T9mHR
In her keynote, Dr Felicity Wilcox will share how her research challenges the status quo in opera through artistic practice that is as political in its subject matter as it is in its ways of doing 👉 bit.ly/48T9mHR
October 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Operatic narratives traditionally portray women as victims of violence.
In her keynote, Dr Felicity Wilcox will share how her research challenges the status quo in opera through artistic practice that is as political in its subject matter as it is in its ways of doing 👉 bit.ly/48T9mHR
In her keynote, Dr Felicity Wilcox will share how her research challenges the status quo in opera through artistic practice that is as political in its subject matter as it is in its ways of doing 👉 bit.ly/48T9mHR
The Australian Research Council have opened applications for 2026 Future Fellowships. Apply by 5 November 2025. 👉
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October 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The Australian Research Council have opened applications for 2026 Future Fellowships. Apply by 5 November 2025. 👉
www.arc.gov.au/news-publica...
www.arc.gov.au/news-publica...
We’re thrilled Nicole Moore, Professor in English and Media Studies at UNSW Canberra, will speak in our Panel on Difficult Art at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. Tickets on sale 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z
October 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We’re thrilled Nicole Moore, Professor in English and Media Studies at UNSW Canberra, will speak in our Panel on Difficult Art at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. Tickets on sale 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z
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Design as Blak Power - Alison Page Hancock Lecture in Sydney - or free online for all interested.
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2025 Hancock Lecture - Professor Alison Page
Get tickets on Humanitix - 2025 Hancock Lecture - Professor Alison Page hosted by Australian Academy of the Humanities. Chau Chak Wing Auditorium, UTS Business School, UTS, Building 8, Platform 14/28 ...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Design as Blak Power - Alison Page Hancock Lecture in Sydney - or free online for all interested.
events.humanitix.com/2025-hancock... @humanitiesau.bsky.social @mesh-research-hub.bsky.social @palmblad.bsky.social @carsoncenter.bsky.social
events.humanitix.com/2025-hancock... @humanitiesau.bsky.social @mesh-research-hub.bsky.social @palmblad.bsky.social @carsoncenter.bsky.social
Join us for the 2025 Hancock Lecture, presented by designer Professor Alison Page from the University of Technology Sydney. Tickets 👉 bit.ly/47ZBlFw
October 1, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Join us for the 2025 Hancock Lecture, presented by designer Professor Alison Page from the University of Technology Sydney. Tickets 👉 bit.ly/47ZBlFw
We’re thrilled to announce Marrugeku co-artistic directors, Dalisa Pigram FAHA and Dr Rachael Swain FAHA, will speak at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice.
Check out their session & grab tickets 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z
Check out their session & grab tickets 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z
September 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
We’re thrilled to announce Marrugeku co-artistic directors, Dalisa Pigram FAHA and Dr Rachael Swain FAHA, will speak at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice.
Check out their session & grab tickets 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z
Check out their session & grab tickets 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z
@juliannes.bsky.social AM FAHA on why politically independent journalism remains crucial to sustaining democracy & enhancing accountability of political elites.
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#watergate #kimmel #robertredford
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#watergate #kimmel #robertredford
Independent journalism & the control of information – Australian Academy of the Humanities
Julianne Schutlz explains why politically independent journalism remains crucial to democracy and holding those with power accountable.
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September 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
@juliannes.bsky.social AM FAHA on why politically independent journalism remains crucial to sustaining democracy & enhancing accountability of political elites.
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
#watergate #kimmel #robertredford
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
#watergate #kimmel #robertredford
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We know #humanities degrees give graduates transferable skills. Now 2 researchers are examining exactly how graduates transfer skills across labour markets.
Hear from Associate Prof Scott Brook and Dr Marion McCutcheon at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. 🎟️ bit.ly/4ms139Z
Hear from Associate Prof Scott Brook and Dr Marion McCutcheon at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. 🎟️ bit.ly/4ms139Z
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We know #humanities degrees give graduates transferable skills. Now 2 researchers are examining exactly how graduates transfer skills across labour markets.
Hear from Associate Prof Scott Brook and Dr Marion McCutcheon at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. 🎟️ bit.ly/4ms139Z
Hear from Associate Prof Scott Brook and Dr Marion McCutcheon at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. 🎟️ bit.ly/4ms139Z
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🚨 Young researchers! 🇦🇺🇮🇩
Indonesia-Australia Young Scientist Forum 2025 is open for applications – a funded opportunity to connect with Indonesian researchers & explore collaborations!
📅 Dec 9-10, 2025 | Makassar, Indonesia
📝 Apply by Sept 30
👥 5 Aussie EMCRs
Apply: science.grantplatform.com
Indonesia-Australia Young Scientist Forum 2025 is open for applications – a funded opportunity to connect with Indonesian researchers & explore collaborations!
📅 Dec 9-10, 2025 | Makassar, Indonesia
📝 Apply by Sept 30
👥 5 Aussie EMCRs
Apply: science.grantplatform.com
September 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
🚨 Young researchers! 🇦🇺🇮🇩
Indonesia-Australia Young Scientist Forum 2025 is open for applications – a funded opportunity to connect with Indonesian researchers & explore collaborations!
📅 Dec 9-10, 2025 | Makassar, Indonesia
📝 Apply by Sept 30
👥 5 Aussie EMCRs
Apply: science.grantplatform.com
Indonesia-Australia Young Scientist Forum 2025 is open for applications – a funded opportunity to connect with Indonesian researchers & explore collaborations!
📅 Dec 9-10, 2025 | Makassar, Indonesia
📝 Apply by Sept 30
👥 5 Aussie EMCRs
Apply: science.grantplatform.com
In her new book, Dr Emily Gallagher, a historian at the ANU, charts the history of childhood play and imagination in pre-war Australia — bringing age to the centre of historical analysis as a critical category alongside class, gender and ethnicity.
Read 👉 humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
Read 👉 humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
Worlds of power & impossibility — taking children’s history seriously – Australian Academy of the Humanities
Wattle fairies, talking magpies, excursions to the South Pole, unbreakable dolls, flesh-eating monsters, toddler kings, and underground playgrounds. Is there anywhere the childhood imagination cannot ...
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September 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
In her new book, Dr Emily Gallagher, a historian at the ANU, charts the history of childhood play and imagination in pre-war Australia — bringing age to the centre of historical analysis as a critical category alongside class, gender and ethnicity.
Read 👉 humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
Read 👉 humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
Join us in Sydney on Wed 12 Nov as Academy President Professor Stephen Garton AM FAHA FRAHS FASSA FRSN delivers the 2025 Annual Academy Lecture, 'When Universities Mattered'.
Register 👉 events.humanitix.com/2025-annual-...
Register 👉 events.humanitix.com/2025-annual-...
September 16, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Join us in Sydney on Wed 12 Nov as Academy President Professor Stephen Garton AM FAHA FRAHS FASSA FRSN delivers the 2025 Annual Academy Lecture, 'When Universities Mattered'.
Register 👉 events.humanitix.com/2025-annual-...
Register 👉 events.humanitix.com/2025-annual-...
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The Australian Creative Histories and Futures Project is running a survey to investigate data use across the arts and culture sectors. If you're a researcher, artist, or GLAM worker you might like to give your feedback: https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78qwtk2SZhWOoku #glam
ACHF Survey
This survey explores the current landscape of Australia’s cultural data sector
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September 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Australian Creative Histories and Futures Project is running a survey to investigate data use across the arts and culture sectors. If you're a researcher, artist, or GLAM worker you might like to give your feedback: https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78qwtk2SZhWOoku #glam
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ECRs: Don't forget that applications for the 2026 AHA ECR Fellowship close THIS WEEK! Get all the details here: theaha.org.au/awards-and-p...
September 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
ECRs: Don't forget that applications for the 2026 AHA ECR Fellowship close THIS WEEK! Get all the details here: theaha.org.au/awards-and-p...
Disregard of, even disdain for, human rights and international law is evident all around us.
Philosopher Raimond Gaita FAHA considers the discourse of human rights, arguing that we need a richer ethical vocabulary grounded in obligations to human need.
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
Philosopher Raimond Gaita FAHA considers the discourse of human rights, arguing that we need a richer ethical vocabulary grounded in obligations to human need.
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
The idea of a common humanity & international law – Australian Academy of the Humanities
Raimond Gaita FAHA considers the discourse of human rights, arguing that we need a richer ethical vocabulary.
humanities.org.au
September 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Disregard of, even disdain for, human rights and international law is evident all around us.
Philosopher Raimond Gaita FAHA considers the discourse of human rights, arguing that we need a richer ethical vocabulary grounded in obligations to human need.
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
Philosopher Raimond Gaita FAHA considers the discourse of human rights, arguing that we need a richer ethical vocabulary grounded in obligations to human need.
humanities.org.au/power-of-the...
The Australian Academy of the Humanities is pleased to announce the outstanding researchers selected for the 2025 Publication Subsidy Scheme: bit.ly/4nn9p2C
The grants will support the publication of new humanities research of national and international significance.
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The grants will support the publication of new humanities research of national and international significance.
@pctang.bsky.social
Publication grants support new humanities research – Australian Academy of the Humanities
Grants awarded under the 2025 Publication Subsidy scheme will support early career humanities researchers to publish new research.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The Australian Academy of the Humanities is pleased to announce the outstanding researchers selected for the 2025 Publication Subsidy Scheme: bit.ly/4nn9p2C
The grants will support the publication of new humanities research of national and international significance.
@pctang.bsky.social
The grants will support the publication of new humanities research of national and international significance.
@pctang.bsky.social