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.
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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.
Professor Roger Benjamin FAHA (The University of Sydney) reflects on the legacy of Virginia Spate AC FAHA CIHA, one of Australia’s most eminent art historians and academics. Download a PDF version here.
With the death on 22 July 2022 of Lorenzo Polizzotto, Australia lost one of its preeminent scholars of Renaissance Italy. Download a PDF version.
We are delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Humanities Travelling Fellowship.
These Fellowships enable early career researchers to undertake research overseas, including accessing archives and other research materials and connecting with international researchers and networks.
Having supported hundreds of scholars over more than five decades, the Publication Subsidy Scheme is one of the Academy’s longest running awards programs.
Our Publication Subsidy Scheme supports quality publication in the humanities, with funding awarded to early career researchers to support costs associated with publication, such as illustrations, maps, and copyright fees.