Ian Hancock
Workshop
Ian Hancock is a Biography Fellow with the NCB and is currently writing biographies of public service mandarin Sir Frederick Wheeler, former New South Wales premier Nick Greiner, former Liberal senator Sir John Carrick, and a chapter on Sir Roden Cutler for a forthcoming book on NSW governors.
Challenges in Writing Joan Montgomery's Biography
Seminar
Kim Rubenstein will discuss her motivations for writing a biography of Joan Montgomery, the legendary principal of PLC Melbourne who was ousted in dramatic circumstances during the Presbyterian /Uniting Church split and asset carve-up in the 1980s. * Kim is Professor and Director of the…
Allan Martin Colloquium
Other
McDonald Room, Menzies Library Colloquium will be on Dr Ballantyne's work . The Panel will consist of Professor Ann Curthoys, University of Sydney, Professor Marilyn Lake, LaTrobe University and Dr Michael Mcdonnell, University of Sydney.
Allan Martin Lecture
Other
Coombs Lecture Theatre This years speaker is Dr Tony Ballantyne, University of Otago, and the topic is Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading: Communications & Colonisatioy. This event is followed by a reception in the Coombs Extension Foyer. RSVP to Karen Smith on 6125 2354.
Ann Moyal
Workshop
Dr Ann Moyal AM is a leading historian of Australian science and a biographer. She is the author of many books including the prize-winning Platypus: The Extraordinary Story of How a Curious Creature Baffled the World (2001). Her biographical works include Breakfast with Beaverbrook: Memoirs of an…
Transnational Ties: Australian Lives in the World
Symposium
The speakers will discuss the recently published book, Transnational Ties: Australian Lives in the World edited by Desley Deacon, Penny Russell and Angela Woollacott (ANU Press, 2008).
Indigenous Researchers Postgraduate Workshop
Other
The National Centre for Indigenous Studies at ANU works with the Australian Centre for Indigenous History. The Indigenous postgraduate retreat at Bateman's Bay is an annual highlight. Professor Ann McGrath, Dave Johnston and students Abby Cooper and Serene Fernando attending the weekend…