Australian Academy of the Humanities

The Australian Academy of the Humanities congratulates renowned biochemist Professor Ute Roessner AM FAA, who has been appointed as the new Australian Research Council CEO. Professor Roessner has served as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives and Infrastructure) at the Australian National University. She will take up the position on 31 March 2025.   “We warmly congratulate Professor Roessner on her appointment,” said AAH President Professor Stephen Garton AM FAHA FRAHS FASSA FRSN. “As the new CEO, we look forward to supporting Professor Roessner to achieve the ARC’s reform agenda brought about by the ARC review and appointment of the independent Board."   “The ARC is the major source of competitive funding for humanities research in Australia and has a critical role funding research for national benefit. We look forward to supporting Professor Roessner and her team, the Chief Research Officer and Executive Directors in achieving this objective over the term of her appointment." https://lnkd.in/gbZMUAmw

We are excited to share the release of the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) and the Australian Academy of the Humanities' latest report, Mapping Australia’s Indonesia Research Capability.  This pivotal report spotlighting Australia and Indonesia’s dynamic research partnership, provides a comprehensive overview of existing bilateral research ties and identifies key opportunities to advance our shared knowledge.     Focusing on collaborative strengths in society and culture, health and medicine, and energy, the findings reflect both successes and challenges in building impactful, mutual research initiatives.    Key insights include:  ✨ A substantial increase in co-authored publications, with 8,500 co-authored works in the past decade, highlighting the growth and significance of Australia-Indonesia collaborations.  ✨ Australia’s standing as Indonesia’s fourth research partner and its position as a global leader in producing research focused on Indonesia.    The report underscores the importance of language, communication, and cultural competencies in maximising cross-disciplinary collaboration. For more details, read the full report here: https://bit.ly/40kaIFV

Meet award-winning performance artist Stelarc FAHA, who pushes the limits of what is understood, possible, and at times, uncomfortable, to challenge us to re-think the way our philosophies are tied to our physiologies. https://lnkd.in/gpDtGakk

Great to see our 2023 China Knowledge Capability Report featured in an Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) report highlighting the need for uplift in Australia’s knowledge and understanding of China to support diplomacy, policy and trade. https://lnkd.in/gVCNZm8F

Elected in 2024, Charles Schencking FAHA is a Professor of History at The University of Hong Kong. His current research focuses on why countries provide foreign aid after natural disasters — and what they might expect in return. https://lnkd.in/g7DhzBY4

AAH Fellows have booklovers covered with several new and forthcoming books to add to your summer reading lists — from new releases by bestselling authors, to poignant poetry and riveting non-fiction: https://lnkd.in/gB2gutyW Sarah Holland-Batt, Clint Bracknell, Penguin Random House Text Publishing Allen & Unwin University of Queensland Press (UQP) Cambridge University Press

To finish the year on an uplifting note, AAH asked Fellows to nominate one early-mid-career researcher in their field who they recognised as having an exemplary year in 2024. ✨ Check out the list: https://lnkd.in/gWa74PsH DASSH | Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities The Australian SHAPE EMCR Network Dr Chris Urwin, Dr Daniel Hanigan, Tyne Daile Sumner, Jesse Adams Stein, Mathias Felipe de Lima Santos, Daniel Canaris, Alecia Simmonds

Big news at Australian Book Review: after benefitting from Peter Rose's outstanding leadership for more than twenty years, the magazine is now looking for its next Editor & CEO. This is a brilliant opportunity for those who love this jewel of Australian literature and want to shape its future. The Editor and CEO will lead a small, expert team, building on the magazine’s clear strengths in book reviews, political commentary, arts reviews, literary prizes, and cultural philanthropy. The successful candidate will be a successful arts leader and/or publishing professional with an ambitious editorial vision and a deep knowledge of Australian literature, society, and the arts, and a strong appreciation of ABR’s unique place in Australian literary culture. Prior management and financial experience is essential, and experience with cultural philanthropy and/or grant applications and arts funding are desirable. The Editor and CEO will be expected to lead all aspects of this small and vibrant organisation. The Editor and CEO reports to myself as Chair. Based at the ABR office in Southbank, Melbourne, this is a full-time position with a four-year contract. Applications close Jan 20; further details including selection criteria at the link. Please share widely with your networks. All queries about the role or organisation should be addressed to the email address in the advertisement. #ozlit #auslit #australianliterature #jobs #job #editorial #editor #role #recruitment https://lnkd.in/guZhRW5c

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Applications for Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2025 Round 1 are now open in the Research Management System and will close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 26 March 2025. For more information: https://lnkd.in/g4cq2v6m