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.
Ranajit Guha was a highly respected scholar of anti-colonialism and history in South Asia, a philosopher, an award-winning writer, and social commentator. He was elected an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 1996. Read a PDF version here.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities has only just heard the sad news on the deaths of three Fellows.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Professor David Konstan FAHA.
The Australian Academy of the Humanities has only just heard the sad news of the death of Emeritus Professor Alan Frost FRHistS FAHA, a distinguished scholar and writer.
Best known for his wide-ranging scholarship in the field of Greek sculpture but master of so much more, Andrew ‘Andy’ F. Stewart was recognised by the Australian Academy of the Humanities as an Honorary Fellow in 2013. Professor Emerita Margaret Miller FAHA (University of Sydney) reflects on his significant contribution to the Greek scholarship. Download a PDF version.
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.
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.