Institute for Public History
The role of the Institute for Public History is to increase awareness of the work of academic historians, to strengthen the links between historians inside and outside the university, and to create closer ties between the School of Historical Studies, alumni, and a wider, interested public. The Institute for Public History does this through its Annual Public Lecture, Commissioned Histories,Public Lecture Series, History Walks and Conferences and Symposia as well as by informing the wider public about Current research in the School of Historical Studies.
News and Events
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- Latest Historical Studies Newsletter, [pdf 2.12MB]
Volume 8, Semester 2, 2008 Prepared by the Institute for Public History, the Newsletter aims to keep alumni informed of the School of Historical Studies' activities. - Creating Victoria's Franework of Historical Themes (16/10/2008)
Making Public Histories - Seminar Series featuring Amanda Bacon, Manager of the strategic projects unit in Heritage Victoria, Sandy Blair from Melbourne based consultancy firm Context and Renate Howe from the Heritage Council. Download flyer [pdf 33kb] - History Week 08
Discover the wonder of Victoria's past! History week runs from 12-19 October 2008. - Conference Announcement 2009 - Call For Papers
The Talk about Town: Urban Lives and Oral Sources in 20th Century Australia.
Features
The School of Historical Studies established the Institute for Public History in 2004 to raise community awareness of the importance of history and heritage by promoting events and publications that foster public knowledge of history.