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CfP – The Global and The Local: Crossing Sites of Cultural, Critical, Political Intervention – 16 – 18 July 2016 Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the most exciting cosmopolitan hubs in the Mediterranean and indeed in Europe. Well known for its architecture, from the Roman to the Contemporary, its food and culture, Barcelona has a long history in hosting major international conferences in all areas of study and work. Barcelona is the place to be for […]

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Call for Papers: American Association of Australasian Literary Studies Annual Conference

31 March–2 April 2016 University of Washington, Seattle The American Association of Australasian Literary Studies (AAALS) invites paper proposals for its 2016 Annual Conference, to be held at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, 31 March –2 April 2016.  Papers addressing any aspect of Australian, New Zealand, and South Pacific literary, film, and cultural studies are welcome. […]

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3 PhD scholarships available at the University of Adelaide, in the History field. Applications close end October.

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Adelaide welcomes applications for a higher degree (PhD) scholarships in conjunction with several research projects as follows: (1) History of colonial violence in the 19th century Anglo Pacific Rim: This PhD project will focus broadly on the history of colonial violence in the nineteenth century Anglo Pacific […]

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New Paperback addition: Inside Australian Culture – Legacies of Enlightenment Values

by Baden Offord, Erika Kerruish, Rob Garbutt, Adele Wessell and Kirsten Pavlovic, with a Foreword by Ashis Nandy and Afterword by Vinay Lal. A critical intervention into the effects of colonialism in Australia through the lens of Indian cultural theorist Ashis Nandy. Imprint: Anthem Press Paperback (also available in Hardback) ISBN 9781783084319 March 2015 | 164 Pages […]

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Announcing the new BHP Biliton Chair of Australian Studies in China

Professor McCarthy has worked tirelessly to strengthen ties between the Australian and Chinese academic communities. In his new role, announced today by the Foundation for Australian Studies in China (FASIC), Professor McCarthy will use his expertise to deepen understanding of Australia in China. Professor McCarthy will lead the Australian studies program at Peking University. He […]

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Australian Historical Studies Ken Inglis Postgraduate Prize 2015

The Ken Inglis Postgraduate Prize is awarded to the best paper presented by a postgraduate student at the 2015 Australian Historical Association conference. To be eligible, entries must be received by 30 September 2015. The Ken Inglis Postgraduate Prize winner will be awarded: • a two-year subscription to Australian Historical Studies • a $250 book […]