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.
Professor Keith Campbell FAHA (The University of Sydney) reflects on the legacy of Graham Nerlich FAHA, a renowned philosopher with expertise in the areas of the meaning of life and ethics. Download a PDF version here.
Associate Professor Roger Scott FAHA (The University of Melbourne) reflects on the legacy of Professor Alan Sorley Henry FAHA, one of Australia’s distinguished ancient historians and an outstanding scholar of Ancient Greek philology and epigraphy. Download a PDF version
Professor Bill Gammage AM FASSA FAHA (The Australian National University) reflects on the legacy of Professor Brij Lal AM FAHA, one of Australia’s most outstanding Pacific Island historians and an eminent scholar of the history and culture of the Indian diaspora. Download a PDF version here.
We’re proud to have a rich community of scholars who have built Australia’s vibrant humanities disciplines.
Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick FAHA (The University of Sydney) reflects on the legacy of Professor Stuart Macintyre AO FASSA FAHA, one of Australia’s most outstanding historians and public intellectuals. Download a PDF version.
Emeritus Professor Margaret Harris FAHA (Macquarie University) reflects on the legacy of James Adams FAHA. Download a PDF version.
Fellows of the Archaeology Section of the Australian Academy of the Humanities note with great sadness the passing of Emeritus Professor John Mulvaney at the age of 90. John Mulvaney made numerous and inestimable contributions to Australian archaeology, cultural heritage studies and public education for over 60 years with lasting international impacts. He was the first university-trained prehistorian to make Australia his subject, and has been justly described as the ‘Father of Australian Archaeology’.