The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Professor Emerita Isabel McBryde AO FRAI FSA FAHA.
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The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Professor Marguerite Johnson FAHA.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Dr Valerie Attenbrow FAHA.
David Malouf AO FAHA was one of Australia’s most respected writers, recognised as a giant of literature for his novels, poetry, and non-fiction. Emeritus Professor Bill Ashcroft FAHA reflects on Malouf’s life, legacy and writing. Download a PDF copy here.
Emeritus Professor Andrew Pawley FAHA FRSNZ was an internationally acclaimed linguist, particularly in regard to Austronesian and Papuan languages and associated cultures, and in the nature of linguistic competence. Emeritus Professor Malcolm Ross FAHA reflects on the life of his colleague, Andy, who is remembered as a dear colleague and kind friend. Download the PDF version here.
Elected in 2025, Professor Andrekos Varnava FAHA FRHistS FRSA from Flinders University is an expert on modern British empire, and the pre-eminent specialist on the history of Cyprus under British rule. His current research focuses on political assassinations, and the social, political, and economic context in which they happen, on public health in the British empire, and on Cypriot migration.
Dr Patricia Clarke OAM FAHA was a celebrated writer, historian, editor and former journalist, who wrote extensively on women in Australian history and the history of journalism. Professor Bridget Griffen-Foley FAHA reflects on Pat’s life and legacy. Download a PDF version here.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Professor Anne McLaren FAHA.
Emeritus Professor John Bigelow FAHA reflects on the life and legacy of colleague, Professor Brian Ellis, one of Australia’s leading philosophers, well-known for developing influential brands of so-called ‘scientific realism’ and ‘scientific essentialism’. Download a PDF version here.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Professor Takamitsu Muraoka FAHA.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Emeritus Professor John Melville-Jones AM FAHA.
Chris Wallace-Crabbe AM FAHA was a prolific writer across both creative and critical modes, a distinguished scholar and a dear colleague. Philip Mead FAHA and David Carter FAHA reflect on the life and legacy of Chris Wallace-Crabbe. Download a PDF version here.