Two new books from NCB graduates
This spring sees the publication of not one but two new books whose origins lie in PhD theses completed at the National Centre of Biography: Performance Politics: Australian politicians and the…
National Centre of Biography News, September 2026
Spring has sprung and lots has been happening at the NCB. Read on to hear about one of our team member's success in being shortlisted for a major literary award, the new books published by two of our…
Want to work at the NCB? Apply now!
The NCB is seeking a research editor to work on the Australian Dictionary of Biography project (part-time, up to two years). For further details and how to apply, visit ANU Jobs.Applications due 30…
Dr Emily Gallagher shortlisted in the Prime Minister's Literary Awards
A huge congratulations to Dr Emily Gallagher whose book Playtime: A history of Australian childhood has been shortlisted in the Australian History category of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.…
National Centre of Biography News, August 2026
This month's NCB News brings lots of exciting things to your inbox. We welcome Patrick Mullins to the Centre as Honorary Associate Professor, share notices for a bunch of events happening over the…
Statement of support for the ADB from the Interim Vice-Chancellor
On Friday 1 May this year, members of the ADB Editorial Board had a constructive meeting with the Interim Vice-Chancellor of ANU, Professor Rebekah Brown. The previous Vice-Chancellor, Professor…
Book launch for Dr Stephen Wilks
The NCB's Dr Stephen Wilks will be celebrating the launch of his latest title Earle Page: Australian Developmentalist (Connor Court) on 19 August at the Canberra campus of Charles Sturt University.…