Relations between Australia and Japan have undergone both testing and celebrated times since 1952, when Australia’s ambassadorial representation in Tokyo commenced. This book shows how the Australian embassy in Tokyo, through its programs and people, has been central to these developments. Drawing on oral histories, memoirs, and archives, this volume sheds new light on the […]
Author: InASA
In early 2023, the Australian Universities Accord Panel called for submission to a Discussion Paper reviewing the critical challenges and opportunities facing the Australian higher education. The submissions will help inform the Panel’s final report to the Minister for Education. InASA warmly welcome the opportunity to contribute to the ambitious Universities Accord with the Federal Government. We have […]
The Centre for Pacific and American Studies (CPAS) at the University of Tokyo is seeking applications for a Visiting Professor of Australian Studies for 2023-24 and 2024-25. This is a teaching and research position for approximately 10 months duration, and is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents only. CPAS welcomes applications from highly qualified […]
Background Dr John Barrett (1931-1997) established this award by way of a bequest to La Trobe University in 1987. Dr John Barrett was a lecturer and reader at La Trobe University from 1969 until his retirement in 1990. His research specialisation was 20th century Australian history, particularly national involvement in the world wars. Dr Barrett […]
CALL FOR PAPERS “On gases, clouds, fogs and mists” COOLABAH Online journal of the Australian and Transnational Studies Centre at the University of Barcelona Special issue edited by Benjamin K. Hodges Atmospheres are always all around us; but they are also routinely overlooked and ignored. When they become visible, are felt or otherwise noticed they […]
We write on behalf of the International Australian Studies Association (InASA), a multidisciplinary organisation of scholars committed to fostering a better understanding of Australia’s complex history, culture and society, and sharing this with the world. Our members work across many areas, but are primarily clustered in humanities and social science disciplines. We write in support […]