Q&A with Effie Karageorgos: An AHA early career researchers series

by admin Posted on July 26, 2018

The Australian Historical Association‘s network of Early Career Researchers continues its Q&A interview series with early career researchers. Here, we repost their interview with Effie Karageorgos. Effie Karageorgos 1. Describe your PhD research. My PhD examines the experiences and attitudes … Continue reading →

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The power of academic activism: Using knowledge for community change

by Managing Editor Posted on July 17, 2018

Hannah Viney reviews the Australian Women’s History Network 2018 symposium ‘The Past is a Position: History, Activism and Privilege.’ Emails checked, coffee next, then ready to think activism & history @auswhn symposium at ANU pic.twitter.com/mcU1AeS3lE — Mary Tomsic (@mary_tomsic) July … Continue reading →

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Because of Her, We Can: Remembering family histories, secrets, and stories

by Managing Editor Posted on July 11, 2018

Professor Lynette Russell reflects on how this year’s NAIDOC theme connects with personal family histories. This year’s NAIDOC celebrates Indigenous women. The mothers, grandmothers, aunties, daughters, nieces: the keepers of family, and tradition. The NAIDOC week is an exhilarating and … Continue reading →

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The inspirational Pearl Gibbs: Challenging norms about Aboriginal women

by Managing Editor Posted on July 8, 2018

Dr Stephanie Gilbert commemorates this year’s NAIDOC theme – Because of Her, We Can – by examining why Pearl Gibbs’ contributions to the fight for Aboriginal rights should be remembered by all Australians. In 2018, we turn our attention in … Continue reading →

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Gender, Media, and Leadership: The Case of Julia Gillard

by Managing Editor Posted on June 25, 2018

Political scientist Linda Trimble reflects on her new book, Ms. Prime Minister: Gender, Media, and Leadership (University of Toronto Press, 2017). I started writing Ms. Prime Minister: Gender, Media, and Leadership well before Julia Gillard won the top job in Australia. Intending … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Melanie Oppenheimer: An AHA early career researchers series

by Managing Editor Posted on June 11, 2018

The Australian Historical Association‘s network of Early Career Researchers continues its Q&A interview series with Australian historians. Here, we repost their interview with Melanie Oppenheimer. Melanie Oppenheimer Professor and Chair of History, Flinders University 1. Before you were an academic, you … Continue reading →

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“The Cultural Underpinnings of Misogyny”: Mary Beard’s Women & Power

by Managing Editor Posted on May 22, 2018

Lauren Robinson reflects upon classicist Mary Beard’s popular and provocative recent work, Women & Power: A Manifesto (2017). Mary Beard, Women & Power: A Manifesto. London: Profile Books, Ltd., 2017. RRP $19.99. ISBN: 9781788160605. Renowned British classicist Mary Beard’s latest offering, Women & Power: … Continue reading →

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