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.…
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…