Modern(izing) Indian Capital?
Writing for The Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project, the School of History's Dr Aditya Balasubramanian reflects on Jason Jackson’s recent Traders, Speculators, and Captains of Industry (2025) and…
Punch the monkey isn’t the first lonely zoo animal to capture our hearts
Iconic videos of Punch the baby monkey who won't let go of his plush toy 'mother' have captured hearts all over the world But Punch is not the first zoo animal to strike a chord with the public…
Dr Karen Fox awarded HDR Supervisor of the Month (January 2026)
Congratulations are in order for Dr Karen Fox, as she received the ANU HDR Supervisor of the Month award. This award recognises, celebrates and shares good supervisory practice, and is also open to…
Canberra Grandparenting Focus Group
Dear NCB community,We are seeking 6 participants for a focus group in Canberra on the history of grandparenting in Australia from 1945-2025 for an Australian Research Council-funded project (ARC…
Professor Ann McGrath at the Bellagio Center Residency Program
Professor Ann McGrath has completed her residency with the Rockefeller Foundation at the Bellagio Center in Italy, from 24 September to 22 October. During her residency, Professor McGrath developed…
The Jeune École, Past and Present: Tactics and Technology in Naval Warfare
The School of History joined the Sea Power Centre-Australia in hosting a workshop on Monday 10 November titled ‘The Jeune École, Past and Present: Tactics and Technology in Naval Warfare’. The Jeune…
Women, Gender and Queenship through the Ages – School of History
On Friday, 7 November 2025, Dr Meaghan McEvoy organised a one-day workshop on Women, Gender, and Queenship through the Ages, with generous support from the Centre for Classical Studies, the Classics…