Jacqui Baker
@jacquibhistory.bsky.social
Historian who works in an archive. Interested in researching gender, sexuality and feminism 📚🐶💖🪴📻
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The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
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#PhD research callout!
I am seeking History teachers in NSW for a short interview about NSW History 7-10 syllabuses. If you have taught History in NSW and are interested, please enter your details into this form.
forms.office.com/r/cvf5QfLrLb
Ethics approval: H16788
Please share!
I am seeking History teachers in NSW for a short interview about NSW History 7-10 syllabuses. If you have taught History in NSW and are interested, please enter your details into this form.
forms.office.com/r/cvf5QfLrLb
Ethics approval: H16788
Please share!
September 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
#PhD research callout!
I am seeking History teachers in NSW for a short interview about NSW History 7-10 syllabuses. If you have taught History in NSW and are interested, please enter your details into this form.
forms.office.com/r/cvf5QfLrLb
Ethics approval: H16788
Please share!
I am seeking History teachers in NSW for a short interview about NSW History 7-10 syllabuses. If you have taught History in NSW and are interested, please enter your details into this form.
forms.office.com/r/cvf5QfLrLb
Ethics approval: H16788
Please share!
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#Victorians! Our State Library is being trashed by a series of executives with no experience or understanding of public collections. Many hired as 'temps' without full process, who then caused scandals & exodus of specialist & librarian staff: a full wreck looms. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
State Library proposes major cuts to staff and services
The library plans halve the number of reference librarians it employs and reduce the number of computers available for public use in a move that has outraged staff.
www.theage.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
#Victorians! Our State Library is being trashed by a series of executives with no experience or understanding of public collections. Many hired as 'temps' without full process, who then caused scandals & exodus of specialist & librarian staff: a full wreck looms. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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We're now on Bluesky, along with @austhistassoc.bsky.social!
We'll post about our latest publications as well as journal updates.
We'll post about our latest publications as well as journal updates.
historyausjournal's Creator Profile
www.tiktok.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:19 AM
We're now on Bluesky, along with @austhistassoc.bsky.social!
We'll post about our latest publications as well as journal updates.
We'll post about our latest publications as well as journal updates.
APH is now on Bluesky 🌌
Australian Policy and History is on Bluesky!
We are a network of historians that provides politicians, bureaucrats, journalists and the public with historical knowledge in the pursuit of better public policy outcomes.
You can read our latest pieces and find out more here: aph.org.au
We are a network of historians that provides politicians, bureaucrats, journalists and the public with historical knowledge in the pursuit of better public policy outcomes.
You can read our latest pieces and find out more here: aph.org.au
Home | Australian Policy and History Network
Australian Policy and History is a network of historians that provides politicians, bureaucrats, journalists and the public with historical knowledge in the pursuit of better public policy outcomes. We publish a range of material that connects historical research to current-day policy issues, and we run conferences and workshops. Australian Policy and History is run chiefly by historians at Deakin University, with support from the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University.
aph.org.au
November 25, 2024 at 4:56 AM
APH is now on Bluesky 🌌
I’m currently working on a project about the women’s liberation movement and grassroots sports and would love to connect with more sports researchers (can be on any topic). If you’d like to connect, feel free to drop your interests/project below ✨🏈 🏏🏑🏓
a cartoon of marge simpson sitting on a couch singing sports sports sports sports .
ALT: a cartoon of marge simpson sitting on a couch singing sports sports sports sports .
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:17 AM
I’m currently working on a project about the women’s liberation movement and grassroots sports and would love to connect with more sports researchers (can be on any topic). If you’d like to connect, feel free to drop your interests/project below ✨🏈 🏏🏑🏓
Bluesky academics, let’s get to know each other! Quote this & tell me:
1) a project you’re working on &
2) an odd idea you aren’t working on but keep thinking about.
Here’s mine:
1) grassroots sport and the women’s liberation movement
2) a history of reading circles in Victoria (Australia)
1) a project you’re working on &
2) an odd idea you aren’t working on but keep thinking about.
Here’s mine:
1) grassroots sport and the women’s liberation movement
2) a history of reading circles in Victoria (Australia)
November 24, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Bluesky academics, let’s get to know each other! Quote this & tell me:
1) a project you’re working on &
2) an odd idea you aren’t working on but keep thinking about.
Here’s mine:
1) grassroots sport and the women’s liberation movement
2) a history of reading circles in Victoria (Australia)
1) a project you’re working on &
2) an odd idea you aren’t working on but keep thinking about.
Here’s mine:
1) grassroots sport and the women’s liberation movement
2) a history of reading circles in Victoria (Australia)
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It was a great pleasure to chat to Nick Bryant (who has a PhD in history!) on RN’s Saturday Extra about the future of history in Australia:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Is history history? - ABC listen
Universities are scrambling to make up the funding shortfalls they'll face because of reduced numbers of overseas students.
www.abc.net.au
November 22, 2024 at 10:09 PM
It was a great pleasure to chat to Nick Bryant (who has a PhD in history!) on RN’s Saturday Extra about the future of history in Australia:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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People laughed at my interest in my grandson’s footy team - but I found it a source of strange bliss | Helen Garner
People laughed at my interest in my grandson’s footy team - but I found it a source of strange bliss | Helen Garner
I always knew football draws to the surface a whole well of emotion. What I didn’t know was I too contained such a well
I hear a burst of cleats on the concrete behind me and turn in time to see the U16s emerge from the rooms and stride towards the ground. Our boys. My God, they are men, in their vertical stripes and white shorts, even the little skinny ones are men: the groupness of them is what makes them men, moving with purpose in a thick bloc. Why do I feel like crying?
What are these tears? What do they mean?
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:44 PM
People laughed at my interest in my grandson’s footy team - but I found it a source of strange bliss | Helen Garner
People of Bluesky. Let's get to know each other better. What is your favorite movie?
Quote share your answer only in gif form.
#filmsky
Quote share your answer only in gif form.
#filmsky
November 21, 2024 at 7:47 AM
People of Bluesky. Let's get to know each other better. What is your favorite movie?
Quote share your answer only in gif form.
#filmsky
Quote share your answer only in gif form.
#filmsky
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The Australian Historical Association is now on Bluesky! We'll be sharing information about the latest developments, news, and events relevant to the discipline of history in Australia -- give us a follow!
November 18, 2024 at 1:38 AM
The Australian Historical Association is now on Bluesky! We'll be sharing information about the latest developments, news, and events relevant to the discipline of history in Australia -- give us a follow!
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Starter pack for Queer & Trans History (modern & contemporary)! This is a very incomplete work in progress - suggested additions welcome :)
go.bsky.app/DF3FYCh
go.bsky.app/DF3FYCh
November 11, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Starter pack for Queer & Trans History (modern & contemporary)! This is a very incomplete work in progress - suggested additions welcome :)
go.bsky.app/DF3FYCh
go.bsky.app/DF3FYCh
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I am fortunate to have recently published my first journal article entitled Rape, law and stories of trauma: representations of sexual violence in The Australian Women’s Weekly, 1970–82 with the wonderful team at History Australia.
doi.org/10.1080/1449...
doi.org/10.1080/1449...
Rape, law and stories of trauma: representations of sexual violence in The Australian Women’s Weekly, 1970–82
The 1970s ushered in a period of significant feminist activism, public debate and judicial reform on issues of rape and child sexual abuse. In this article, I examine how The Australian Women’s Wee...
doi.org
November 11, 2024 at 8:40 AM
I am fortunate to have recently published my first journal article entitled Rape, law and stories of trauma: representations of sexual violence in The Australian Women’s Weekly, 1970–82 with the wonderful team at History Australia.
doi.org/10.1080/1449...
doi.org/10.1080/1449...
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Excited to be partnering with Sovereign Hill Museums Association to offer a few workshops.
Our first is ‘300 Years of Women’s Fashion’ on 30 November.
Read more about it & grab your tickets via link below! 🎟️
www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/300-y...
Our first is ‘300 Years of Women’s Fashion’ on 30 November.
Read more about it & grab your tickets via link below! 🎟️
www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/300-y...
November 11, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Excited to be partnering with Sovereign Hill Museums Association to offer a few workshops.
Our first is ‘300 Years of Women’s Fashion’ on 30 November.
Read more about it & grab your tickets via link below! 🎟️
www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/300-y...
Our first is ‘300 Years of Women’s Fashion’ on 30 November.
Read more about it & grab your tickets via link below! 🎟️
www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/300-y...
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November 10, 2024 at 6:28 AM
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My open access reflections on recent turmoil at ACU and the fate of history in Australia: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reflections on the hunger games
Published in History Australia (Ahead of Print, 2024)
www.tandfonline.com
November 9, 2024 at 5:39 PM
My open access reflections on recent turmoil at ACU and the fate of history in Australia: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Would anyone be interested in reviewing this for @jich.bsky.social?
www.bloomsbury.com/au/mountbatt...
www.bloomsbury.com/au/mountbatt...
Mountbatten, Cold War and Empire, 1945-79
Mountbatten, Cold War and Empire 1945-79 focuses upon Admiral Lord Mountbatten as a commanding – if controversial – figure in the history of Britain and its emp…
www.bloomsbury.com
October 21, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Would anyone be interested in reviewing this for @jich.bsky.social?
www.bloomsbury.com/au/mountbatt...
www.bloomsbury.com/au/mountbatt...
Really enjoyed @colourfulhistories.bsky.social’s PHA VicTas Online Skills Sharing Session on networking and social media. Deb helpfully and thoughtfully broke down the different types of networking and took all the icky-ness out of the process ✨
October 17, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Really enjoyed @colourfulhistories.bsky.social’s PHA VicTas Online Skills Sharing Session on networking and social media. Deb helpfully and thoughtfully broke down the different types of networking and took all the icky-ness out of the process ✨
‘[Social mobility is] a mystery inexorably informed by capital, and which cannot be solved within capitalism’
Such a great review of Sally Rooney’s latest by Cher Tan 📚
www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/desi...
Such a great review of Sally Rooney’s latest by Cher Tan 📚
www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/desi...
Desire Under Capitalism
Cher Tan: Sally Rooney’s much-anticipated fourth novel Intermezzo looks for a way out of the structures that bind us from within.
www.killyourdarlings.com.au
September 26, 2024 at 8:09 AM
‘[Social mobility is] a mystery inexorably informed by capital, and which cannot be solved within capitalism’
Such a great review of Sally Rooney’s latest by Cher Tan 📚
www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/desi...
Such a great review of Sally Rooney’s latest by Cher Tan 📚
www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/desi...
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Adding another paper idea to your already overcommitted ‘to do’ list
September 19, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Adding another paper idea to your already overcommitted ‘to do’ list
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Want to know how to address such professional issues like research sharing, in-person and online, and networking? Then register with PHA (Vic&Tas) for the 17 October online skills-sharing session>
www.phavic.org.au/event-items/...
www.phavic.org.au/event-items/...
Online Skills Sharing Sessions for Members — Professional Historians Association (Victoria & Tasmania)
www.phavic.org.au
September 21, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Want to know how to address such professional issues like research sharing, in-person and online, and networking? Then register with PHA (Vic&Tas) for the 17 October online skills-sharing session>
www.phavic.org.au/event-items/...
www.phavic.org.au/event-items/...
Phew, it was a busy week of presentations! Earlier this week, I appeared in a Centre for Contemporary Histories seminar and yesterday I had a great time presenting at AQuA’s Queer Histories conference. It was so nice to share my work in progress with such kind and supportive audiences.
September 22, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Phew, it was a busy week of presentations! Earlier this week, I appeared in a Centre for Contemporary Histories seminar and yesterday I had a great time presenting at AQuA’s Queer Histories conference. It was so nice to share my work in progress with such kind and supportive audiences.
Went to a cafe called “Books n Bites” for lunch. It is my unfortunate duty to report that there were no books but there was, indeed, plenty to bite.
July 25, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Went to a cafe called “Books n Bites” for lunch. It is my unfortunate duty to report that there were no books but there was, indeed, plenty to bite.