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Professor Claire Smith FAHA (Flinders University) reflects on the life of Dr Robert ‘Bob’ Edwards AO FAHA, a pioneer of Australian rock art research. Dr Edwards’ legacy as a curator and director in Australian cultural institutions lead to some of the most remarkable and critically successful exhibitions of the 20th century. Download a PDF version.
Dr Heather Jackson FAHA FSA & Dr Claudia Sagona MOM FAHA reflect on the life of Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Pemberton, a significant figure in Classcial Studies known for her rigour, integrity and intelligence. Download a PDF version of this document.
Emeritus Professor Alison Lewis FAHA (The University of Melbourne) reflects on the legacy of Emeritus Professor Anthony ‘Tony’ Stephens FAHA. Elected to the Academy in 1978, Tony was an outstanding German Studies scholar and an international Rilke authority. Download a PDF version.
Emeritus Professor Constant J. Mews FAHA reflects on the legacy of John Oastler Ward FAHA, a highly-respected scholar of medieval history, who also served as the mayor of Ashfield from 1991 to 1995. Download a PDF version.
Emeritus Professor Graham Connah AM FAHA FRAI FSA was one of the most respected archaeologists specialising in the region of West Africa. Emeritus Professor Iain Davidson FAHA and his colleagues at the University of New England, reflect Professor Connah’s life & legacy. Download the PDF version here.
Emeritus Professor Graham Tulloch FAHA (Flinders University) reflects on the legacy of Brian Matthews FAHA, a major figure in Australian Studies. Download a PDF version.
Emeritus Professor Alastair Pennycook FAHA (The University of Technology Sydney) reflects on the legacy of Tim McNamara AM FAHA, international expert on language testing, including the use of language tests in immigration, citizenship and asylum contexts. Download a PDF version.
Associate Professor Roger Scott FAHA (The University of Melbourne) reflects on the legacy of Elizabeth Jeffreys FAHA, an outstanding Byzantinist. Download a PDF version here.
Professor Bronwen Neil FAHA (Macquarie University) reflects on the legacy of David Sim FAHA, a highly-respected scholar in Biblical and Early Christian Studies, the first fellow of the Religion section, and a prolific writer and editor. Read a PDF version here.
Emeritus Professor Margaret Harris FAHA (The University of Sydney) reflects on the legacy of Elizabeth Webby FAHA, literary critic, editor and scholar, and her remarkable impact on Australian literature. Download a PDF version.
Matthew Spriggs FAHA (The Australian National University and Vanuatu Cultural Centre, Port Villa) and Tim Denham (The Australian National University) reflect on the legacy of Emeritus Professor Jack Golson AO FAHA. Download a PDF version.
Professor Peter Antsey FAHA (The University of Sydney) reflects on the legacy of Stephen Gaukroger FRHistS FRSA FRSN FAHA, a leading figure in philosophy, an avid writer, historian, and generous colleague. He is remembered as ‘amiable, politically astute, and a hard worker’. Download a PDF version.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.