2026 Annual Appeal - regional Australian English
Forget potato scallops and potato cakes – the Australian National Dictionary is on the hunt for Australia’s hidden regional words From dardy and Fremantle doctor in Western Australia, to…
Words, Voices, Power: Exploring Women’s Knowledge(s) and Its Transmission and Circulation Across Time
Call for papers for a symposium to be held at the Australian National University on 8–9 April 2027. This symposium proposes to explore the various ways in which women’s knowledge has…
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.…