National Centre of Biography News
The Australian Crowd, by Stephen Baxter (2014)
The National Centre of Biography circulates a monthly newsletter containing the latest news, events and publications in the world of biography. Read past issues here.
National Centre of Biography News, March 2026
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2026
This month we are pleased to announce the start of a new book talk series run by the NCB called Writing Lives. We also celebrate Karen Fox's award of Supervisor of the Month, share notices for several upcoming events, and draw readers' attention to our Who Am I? Wednesday series on Instagram.
Quick Link: ncb-news-march-2026.pdf(1.46 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, February 2026
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2026
Welcome back to the NCB! In 2026 we look forward to continuing our biographical work: adding more entries to Volume 20 of the ADB, hosting Biography Workshops, advancing our research projects, and much more.
Quick Link: ncb-news-feb-2026.pdf(1.51 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, December 2025
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2025
In the final NCB News for 2025 we share with readers our annual newsletter Biography Footnotes.
Quick Link: ncb-news-december-2025.pdf(746.22 KB)
National Centre of Biography News, November 2025
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2025
In the November issue of the NCB News we share news about the kinds of activities that have been occupying our staff and students lately, from research trips to school visits. And we remind readers that applications for the final Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship are due very soon. Read on for more.
Quick Link: NCB-News-November-2025.pdf(1.55 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, October 2025
Author/editor: Staff, M. and Gallagher, E.
Year published: 2025
In this issue we update our community on staff's recent movements and successes. We also offer a lengthy reading list, plus we spotlight the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship, now in its final year.
Quick Link: NCB-News-Oct-2025.pdf(444.19 KB)
National Centre of Biography News, September 2025
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2025
In this issue we get to celebrate several new publications from the NCB community - and much more!
Quick Link: NCB-News-Sep-2025.pdf(7.39 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, July/August 2025
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2025
This number of the NCB News is jam-packed with announcements about publications, events, and staff and student achievements. In it we mark managing editor Dr Malcolm Allbrook's retirement and draw attention to the challenges facing the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Note: this issue…
Quick Link: ncb-news-july-august-2025.pdf(1.85 MB)