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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.…
National Centre of Biography News, August 2026
This month's NCB News brings lots of exciting things to your inbox. We welcome Patrick Mullins to the Centre as Honorary Associate Professor, share notices for a bunch of events happening over the…
Congrats to our ACF Junior Fellow Pratyush Sarma!
Congratulations to our ACF Junior Fellow Pratyush Sarma for his recent article Party organisation and the strategic use of federal narratives in electoral campaigns: Evidence from Assam, India.…
Recent Awards, Prizes and Research Achievements
Congratulations to the following members of the School community: Kirsten Mann was awarded the Australasian Association of Philosophy Annette Baier Prize for 2026 (given each year for…
'Taking Risks for Others', a succesful Jack Smart Lecture
On 30 July, Lara Buchak delivered the annual Jack Smart Lecture, “Taking Risks for Others”, to a large audience. Choosing for others is simple when outcomes are certain: we need only know what is…
Book launch for Dr Stephen Wilks
The NCB's Dr Stephen Wilks will be celebrating the launch of his latest title Earle Page: Australian Developmentalist (Connor Court) on 19 August at the Canberra campus of Charles Sturt University.…