Two new books from NCB graduates
This spring sees the publication of not one but two new books whose origins lie in PhD theses completed at the National Centre of Biography: Performance Politics: Australian politicians and the…
Congratulations to Christian Barry and Garrett Cullity
Christian Barry and Garrett Cullity have been awarded the 2026 Elizabeth D. Rockwell Prize for Best Article on Ethics, Leadership, and Public Policy for their fantastic paper, “Which Emissions…
Congratulations Associate Professors Annika Lems & Ruth Morgan: Future Fellowship Projects granted over $2 million in ARC funding
The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) congratulates Associate Professor Annika Lems (School of Archaeology and Anthropology) and Associate Professor Ruth Morgan (School of History) who…
National Centre of Biography News, September 2026
Spring has sprung and lots has been happening at the NCB. Read on to hear about one of our team member's success in being shortlisted for a major literary award, the new books published by two of our…
Congratulations Aidan Ryall: "Historical Significance" published in Australasian Journal of Philosophy
The School of Philosophy congratulates current PhD student, Aidan Ryall, on the recent publication of her article "Historical Significance" in the esteemed Australasian Journal of Philosophy on 27…
Want to work at the NCB? Apply now!
The NCB is seeking a research editor to work on the Australian Dictionary of Biography project (part-time, up to two years). For further details and how to apply, visit ANU Jobs.Applications due 30…
Dr Emily Gallagher shortlisted in the Prime Minister's Literary Awards
A huge congratulations to Dr Emily Gallagher whose book Playtime: A history of Australian childhood has been shortlisted in the Australian History category of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.…