Three Cheers for Hunter-Gatherers

Three Cheers for Hunter-Gatherers

In May 2019 an article in the Australian edition of the Guardian discussed the extraordinary public endorsement of Bruce Pascoe’s book, Dark Emu, which was originally published in March 2014.  After a slow start its reputation and sales grew.  By the time the Guardian included Dark Emu in its ‘series of literary highlights’, The Unmissables, […]
Contemporary Histories Research Group Award in History and Policy

Contemporary Histories Research Group Award in History and Policy

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THIS AWARD HAVE NOW CLOSED This award provides $10,000 each to two early career researchers*° to undertake research in an area of history that relates to a significant issue of contemporary Australian public policy. Recipients will receive: $10,000 to fund archival research and other expenses, paid in instalments** Mentoring by […]
Dealing the deck: tips for better Powerpoint presentations

Dealing the deck: tips for better Powerpoint presentations

By Shivani Thiyagarajah Eleanor Williams, from the Department of Health and Human Services, delivered APH’s first group workshop at Deakin Downton. Addressing the uses (and abuses) of PowerPoint, the workshop focused on how design can be utilised for maximum impact, particularly towards policy-makers. The Opening: The workshop opened with a discussion on how and why […]
History and the Hill 2019 | Conference Summary

History and the Hill 2019 | Conference Summary

History and the Hill 2019 was a fascinating, enlightening and important gathering of policy makers (past and present), policy shapers, academics, students and journalists, held at Deakin Downtown (and University of Melbourne) from 12 – 14 June 2019.  The event kicked off with a the Australian Policy History Public Lecture, delivered by Prof. Graeme Davison, […]
History and the Hill Conference 2019

History and the Hill Conference 2019

Second Annual ‘History and the Hill’ Conference 12-14 June 2019 Deakin University, Melbourne How can historical research inform public policy debates? How can historians ensure their expertise is heard by politicians and policy makers? Speakers include Katharine Murphy (political editor, Guardian Australia), Misha Ketchell (editor, The Conversation) James Button, Dr Peter Shergold AC, Terry Moran […]