The Australian Academy of the Humanities has today announced the election of 30 new Fellows. Fellows are among the nation’s most influential thinkers, providing insight essential to Australia’s social, cultural and democratic life. “The Academy’s Fellows are at the forefront of understanding global cultural, social and historical foundations — knowledge that is essential to shaping
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The Academy’s new Fellows represent those who have left an indelible mark on their field, and a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of societies and cultures. Election to the Academy is the highest honour within the humanities in Australia. President of the Academy Professor Stephen Garton AM FAHA FRAHS FASSA FRSN said, ‘Each of our Fellows
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this article contains the name of a person who is deceased. Human rights activist Professor Megan Davis, Archibald-winning artist Ben Quilty, Chancellor Tom Calma AO, author and film-maker Larissa Behrendt AO, and space archaeologist Alice Gorman are among 40 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy
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Recognising excellence in the humanities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this article contains the name of a person who is deceased. The Academy today recognised outstanding humanities researchers and leaders from the cultural, creative and research sectors in Australia – across three categories of membership. Twenty-four Fellows were elected today. These distinguished
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A diverse humanities community “I am honoured to welcome our new Fellows to the Academy, elected in recognition of their distinguished achievement in the humanities and arts disciplines and for their outstanding contribution to Australian cultural life,” said Academy President Professor Lesley Head FASSA FAHA following today’s Annual General Meeting. Twenty-five Fellows were elected today. These distinguished
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‘I am honoured that my first duty as the new President of the Academy is to welcome our new Fellows, elected in recognition of their distinguished achievement in the humanities and arts disciplines and to Australian cultural life,’ said Professor Lesley Head FASSA FAHA. The election is the first since the launch of the
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