In memory of our Fellows
Our Fellows have contributed extensively to the rich Australian humanities community. When an Academy Fellow dies, we honour their impact by publishing an obituary by another Fellow who has had a long and close association with them.
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.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Emeritus Professor Graham Connah AM FAHA FRAI FSA.
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, 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 philosophey, avid writer, historian, and generous colleague. He is remembered as ‘amiable, politically astute, and a hard worker’. Download a PDF version.
Emeritus Professor Stephen Muecke FAHA (University of New South Wales, Sydney) reflects and celebrates on the life of Professor Ross Gibson FAHA, one of Australia’s most prominent writers, film directors and creator of multi-media environments. Download a PDF version.
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.