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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 2d

The Australian Research Council have opened applications for 2026 Future Fellowships. Apply by 5 November 2025. 👉
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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 2d

We’re thrilled Nicole Moore, Professor in English and Media Studies at UNSW Canberra, will speak in our Panel on Difficult Art at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. Tickets on sale 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z

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Libby Robin @libbydeq.bsky.social · 7d

Design as Blak Power - Alison Page Hancock Lecture in Sydney - or free online for all interested.
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2025 Hancock Lecture - Professor Alison Page

Get tickets on Humanitix - 2025 Hancock Lecture - Professor Alison Page hosted by Australian Academy of the Humanities. Chau Chak Wing Auditorium, UTS Business School, UTS, Building 8, Platform 14/28 ...

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 8d

Join us for the 2025 Hancock Lecture, presented by designer Professor Alison Page from the University of Technology Sydney. Tickets 👉 bit.ly/47ZBlFw

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 12d

We’re thrilled to announce Marrugeku co-artistic directors, Dalisa Pigram FAHA and Dr Rachael Swain FAHA, will speak at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice.

Check out their session & grab tickets 👉 bit.ly/4ms139Z

Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 20d

@juliannes.bsky.social AM FAHA on why politically independent journalism remains crucial to sustaining democracy & enhancing accountability of political elites.

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#watergate #kimmel #robertredford

Independent journalism & the control of information – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Julianne Schutlz explains why politically independent journalism remains crucial to democracy and holding those with power accountable.

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Louise Edwards @ledw.bsky.social · 20d

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Independent journalism & the control of information – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Julianne Schutlz explains why politically independent journalism remains crucial to democracy and holding those with power accountable.

humanities.org.au

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 21d

We know #humanities degrees give graduates transferable skills. Now 2 researchers are examining exactly how graduates transfer skills across labour markets.

Hear from Associate Prof Scott Brook and Dr Marion McCutcheon at our upcoming Symposium, The Humanities & Creative Practice. 🎟️ bit.ly/4ms139Z

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Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 21d

🚨 Young researchers! 🇦🇺🇮🇩
Indonesia-Australia Young Scientist Forum 2025 is open for applications – a funded opportunity to connect with Indonesian researchers & explore collaborations!
📅 Dec 9-10, 2025 | Makassar, Indonesia
📝 Apply by Sept 30
👥 5 Aussie EMCRs

Apply: science.grantplatform.com

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 22d

In her new book, Dr Emily Gallagher, a historian at the ANU, charts the history of childhood play and imagination in pre-war Australia — bringing age to the centre of historical analysis as a critical category alongside class, gender and ethnicity.

Read 👉 humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

Worlds of power & impossibility — taking children’s history seriously – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Wattle fairies, talking magpies, excursions to the South Pole, unbreakable dolls, flesh-eating monsters, toddler kings, and underground playgrounds. Is there anywhere the childhood imagination cannot ...

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 23d

Join us in Sydney on Wed 12 Nov as Academy President Professor Stephen Garton AM FAHA FRAHS FASSA FRSN delivers the 2025 Annual Academy Lecture, 'When Universities Mattered'.
Register 👉 events.humanitix.com/2025-annual-...

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Tim Sherratt @wragge.hcommons.social.ap.brid.gy · 23d

The Australian Creative Histories and Futures Project is running a survey to investigate data use across the arts and culture sectors. If you're a researcher, artist, or GLAM worker you might like to give your feedback: https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78qwtk2SZhWOoku #glam

ACHF Survey

This survey explores the current landscape of Australia’s cultural data sector

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AHA (Australia) @austhistassoc.bsky.social · 24d

ECRs: Don't forget that applications for the 2026 AHA ECR Fellowship close THIS WEEK! Get all the details here: theaha.org.au/awards-and-p...

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 27d

Disregard of, even disdain for, human rights and international law is evident all around us.

Philosopher Raimond Gaita FAHA considers the discourse of human rights, arguing that we need a richer ethical vocabulary grounded in obligations to human need.

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The idea of a common humanity & international law – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Raimond Gaita FAHA considers the discourse of human rights, arguing that we need a richer ethical vocabulary.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 29d

The Australian Academy of the Humanities is pleased to announce the outstanding researchers selected for the 2025 Publication Subsidy Scheme: bit.ly/4nn9p2C

The grants will support the publication of new humanities research of national and international significance.
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Publication grants support new humanities research – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Grants awarded under the 2025 Publication Subsidy scheme will support early career humanities researchers to publish new research.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 4

Meanjin contributors include AAH Fellows Judith Wright, Manning Clark, Alex Miller, Sarah Holland-Batt, Alexis Wright, JM Coetzee, Tim Rowse, Frank Bongiorno & Djon Mundine — whose essay, “I am an invisible man”: This is how I became a curator, was published in the Winter 2025 issue. bit.ly/4p7GEsm

‘I am an invisible man’: This is how I became a curator

To be a curator is to care. To care for Country, to care for history, and to care for living people and their expression.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 4

Since its inception in 1940, Meanjin has fostered a rich and rigorous national conversation through the cultivation of hundreds of Australian thinkers and writers.

The closure of Meanjin represents a significant loss to the Australian literary sector and to the development of new Australian talent.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 4

Science 2035 is a landmark report evidencing Australia’s current and future STEM workforce needs to meet AI and climate challenges, and the needs of an aging population. A companion report is needed for HASS. Major visionary and courageous leadership from Government is required. bit.ly/465urvW

Australian Science, Australia’s Future: Science 2035

There has never been a national effort to systematically assess Australia’s science capability against its future needs – until now. The Australian Academy of Science has launched one of the most

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 4

AAH President and historian Prof Stephen Garton AM FAHA set the scene at the launch of @science.org.au's report, Science 2035.

Drawing on his ARC funded research, Prof Garton considers the role of universities in developing a national workforce with sovereign capabilities post-WWII. bit.ly/427d6kQ

Australian Science, Australia’s Future: Science 2035

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Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · Sep 4

Read our landmark report: https://bit.ly/ASAF2035 #Science2035

Person giving a speech at the "Science 2035: Where do we want to be?" event, with a quote about Australia needing an overhaul of the system to meet changing needs. The speaker is identified as Professor Stephen Garton AM, President of the Australian Academy of Science.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Australian Academy of the Humanities is delighted to announce Dr Rachel Orzech has won the 2025 McCredie Musicological Award, Australia's most prestigious award for the study of music. Meet Rachel: bit.ly/4p5RijA

#musicology @musicaustralia.bsky.social

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 2

Register for our 56th Annual Academy Symposium, 'The Humanities and Creative Practice'.
📅 13-14 November 2025
📌 UTS, Sydney
👉 Tickets: bit.ly/4ms139Z
📷: Toby Burrows (tobyburrows.com)

56th Annual Academy Symposium | The Humanities & creative practice

The Academy of the Humanities’ 56th Annual Symposium is The Humanities & creative practice.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re thrilled to introduce an absolute powerhouse speaker 😉 — Lisa Havilah from the Powerhouse.

Hear how Powerhouse Parramatta is challenging the definitions of what a museum is, how it supports creative practice while delivering high levels of social and economic impact.

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re thrilled to introduce an absolute powerhouse speaker joining our upcoming Annual Symposium 😉 — Lisa Havilah from the Powerhouse.

Register for our 56th Annual Academy Symposium, 'The Humanities and Creative Practice'.
📅 13-14 November 2025.
📌 UTS, Sydney.
👉 Tickets: bit.ly/4ms139Z

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Sep 1

Applications for the 2026 HCSA Fellowship are now open! This is an excellent chance for history enthusiasts eager to advance their research and career by exploring the SLSA Collections. For more details about the fellowship and the application process, please visit our website: buff.ly/kJf8bz3

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