Photojournalist-turned-academic Dr TJ Thomson has been named the 2023 Max Crawford Medal winner for his exemplary career in which he helps to build media literacy and addresses misinformation and disinformation.
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Dr Heather Jackson FSA FAHA (University of Melbourne), Professor Emerita Elizabeth Minchin FAHA (Australian National University), and Associate Professor Roger Scott FAHA (University of Melbourne) reflect on and celebrate the life of Emeritus Professor Graeme Clarke AO FAHA, one of Australia’s most prominent classical scholars. Download a PDF version.
Congratulations to three of our Fellows for being recognised for their contribution to literature, language and education in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list:
As we commemorate reconciliation week, we look to the past with The Hon Dr Barry Jones AC FAHA to delve deep into our collective consciousness, challenge entrenched perspectives and urge Australia to embrace honesty and support the Voice to Parliament referendum.
Prominent and celebrated artist Lindy Lee FAHA is known for thoughtful artworks that draw on her Chinese-Australian heritage. Her work explores connection, history, family, time and personal identity. It is an honour to feature Lee’s work on the cover of our Australia’s China Knowledge Capability report.
Emeritus Professor Linda Barwick AM FAHA, The Honourable Pamela Tate KC AM FAHA and the late Archie Roach AC FAHA have been recognised in the prestigious 2023 Australia Day Honours List.
Professor Michael Bennett FAHA (The University of Tasmania) and Professor Mark Finnane (Griffith University) reflect on the legacy of Richard Perceval Davis FAHA, distinguished historian. Download a PDF version here.
After 14 years at the Academy, 12 of them in the role of Executive Director, we say farewell to Dr Christina (Tina) Parolin. To celebrate and acknowledge her many contributions, her colleagues have shared their memories and thoughts on her outstanding achievements and legacy.
Professor John Hajek FAHA (The University of Melbourne) and Professor Jean Fornasiero FAHA (The University of Adelaide) reflect on the legacy of Colin Nettelbeck FAHA, who was profoundly influential in French language and culture teaching in Australia and in the development of language policy in the University sector. Download a PDF version here.
Professor Emerita Jaynie Anderson AM FAHA (The University of Melbourne) reflects on the legacy of Angus Trumble FAHA. Download a PDF version here.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Shirley McKechnie AO FAHA. Shirley was a pioneer of Australian contemporary dance and dance education and one of the most influential artists in recent Australian history. She was elected to the Academy in 1998.
Professor Claire Smith FSA FAHA (Flinders University) reflects on the legacy of Mike Smith AM FAHA FSA. Download a PDF version here.