@USydHistory

The official account for the Department of History at the University of Sydney.

 Sydney, NSW
sydney.edu.au/arts/schools/school-of-philosophical-and-historical-inquiry/department-of-
Joined August 2020
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Join us for History on Wednesday on September 23 at 12:00 AEST for a fascinating talk by @AmandaHarrisSyd "The 1951 Jubilee and Contested Representation of Aboriginal Music and Dance." Zoom: uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/9293677…. password=how
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Join us today for the last History on Wednesday of 2020!
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Emma Kluge@EmmaKluge121 Nov 2020
My dissertation is done! So thankful for everyone that helped me get this far (especially @SophieLoyWilson and Miranda Johnson). A big shout out to the West Papuan communities and activists who generously shared their stories with me. This thesis is for you. #twitterstorians
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More excellent @ArtSS_Sydney @arc_gov_au news! A further 6 Discovery & 2 Linkage projects have been awarded! Tweeter character limits hinder the shout out - check the list below for our researchers and follow the link to learn more about each project: bit.ly/3lCwTRT
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Unfortunately, we have to cancel History on Wednesday tomorrow (11/11). #HoW will return on 11/25 with Dr. Briony Neilson @Briony_Neilson and her talk: "Engaging the Conflict Past: Penal Heritage and Settler Identities in Australia and New Caledonia." We hope to see folks then.
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....and, so pleased to see announced today that Dr. @maramawhyte has won a "Dean's Citation for Excellence in Tutorials - with Distinction" for her amazing work in #HistoryBeyondtheClassroom last year even while finishing her thesis @USydHistory @UsydSOPHI - congrats Marama!
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Please join us today at 12:00 at #HoW as Dr. Minerva Inwald presents: "A Stinking, Dirty Heap of Rubbish: Imagining the Capitalist West through its 'Junk Art' in the People's Republic of China. Zoom link in comments!
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uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/9293677… Password: HoW
Australia. Rogue state.
Dr Wesley Morgan@wtmpacific6 Oct 2020
"Australia has become the worst-performing of all OECD countries when it comes to climate change, and will soon become a global pariah unless federal policies change fast, experts warn." With analysis from Professor Will Steffen thenewdaily.com.au/news/nati…

Australia is now the worst OECD country for action on climate change

Australia has become the worst-performing of OECD countries when it comes to climate change, and will soon become a global pariah unless policies change.

thenewdaily.com.au
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The government’s budgeting in some extra racism to get through these tough economic times.
The Sydney Morning Herald
@smh7 Oct 2020
"These changes will help support English language acquisition and enhance social cohesion and economic participation outcomes," the budget papers said | @latikambourke smh.com.au/politics/federal/…

No English, no visa: Australia to block visa for partners if they don't speak English

The change will add $4.9 million to the government's coffers to boost "social cohesion and economic participation".

smh.com.au
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julia horne@juljaho7 Oct 2020
Salutary lessons about what can go deeply wrong ...
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Please join @_darrensmith for this fascinating talk! afsydney.com.au/events-and-a…
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Lavish spending at top known by staff for years...article doesn’t note student-teaching experience has declined at same time. New bldgs now stuffed w bigger numbers of students who can’t access personal support and stressed teachers w higher workloads abc.net.au/news/2020-10-02/u…
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julia horne@juljaho21 Sep 2020
Great article by @JennaPrice on how some Australian universities cower as disaster looms smh.com.au/national/australi… #UniKeeper

Australian universities cower as disaster looms

Every single segment of the higher ed market, from the Group of Eight to regional and rural universities is being bought off by promises.

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Which got better reviews in 1951? The Australian Aborigines’ League’s 'Aboriginal Moomba' or Antill and Reid’s 'Corroboree' ballet (or Song of Hiawatha!) Find out on zoom on Wednesday at 12!
UsydHistory@USydHistory21 Sep 2020
Join us for History on Wednesday on September 23 at 12:00 AEST for a fascinating talk by @AmandaHarrisSyd "The 1951 Jubilee and Contested Representation of Aboriginal Music and Dance." Zoom: uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/9293677…. password=how
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julia horne@juljaho22 Sep 2020
We'll also discuss how to talk to politicians about the value of the humanities and social sciences eg recent submissions to the senate committee on the Job Ready Graduate Bill @SenKimCarr @JennaPrice @CHASS_Aus @AriadneVromen @Senator_Patrick
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Students are rallying again today against cuts to higher education and the slashing of staff at @Sydney_Uni. To support them, staff are holding an open-air seminar from 12:30 to 2pm on the New Law Lawns. Come along if you’re around.
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julia horne@juljaho21 Sep 2020
The King v Sydney University, a high court challenge in 1943 against govt interference. I kid you not. @HULseminar webinar on #humanities and #SocialSciences. Register: sophi-events.sydney.edu.au/c… @MThomasEdDev @USydHistory @juljaho @susa_goodwin @SSSHARC
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LISTEN: @Dave_Brophy, lecturer in modern Chinese history joins Amy on @3RRRFM for a wide-ranging discussion on the deteriorating relationship between Australia & China. David also examines Australia's use of "othering" language & modes of framing on China rrr.org.au/shared/broadcast-…
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