AHA Newsletter 24: 16 October 2009 NSW Premier's History Prize Shortlist   |   Postdoctoral Fellowships   |   Publicity for History Australia CanTeen Fundraising   |   AHA Prizes and Awards NSW Premier's History Prize Shortlist The 2009 NSW Premier’s History Awards Shortlist has been announced and can be accessed at the following link: http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/NewsPublications/News/tabid/152/ItemID/72/View/Details/Default.aspx Top of Page * * * Bursaries to Support Candidates Applying for ARC Post-Doctoral Fellowships ARC Australian Postdoctoral (APD) Fellowships provide opportunities for researchers at the postdoctoral level to undertake research of national and international significance and to broaden their research experience. APD Fellowships are available to researchers with up to three years' research experience since the award of the PhD degree or equivalent research doctorate. To support candidates applying for ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at La Trobe University is offering bursaries of $6,000 to well qualified candidates. Applications are called for in the following fields: Archaeology, History, Literature, Linguistics, Media and Communications, Philosophy, Politics and Sociology. How to apply Applicants should send a statement of their proposed research project of up to 6 pages in length and a CV, including a full list of publications, to: Trish Hills Faculty Office Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences La Trobe University Victoria 3086 For further information Contact Professor Marilyn Lake Associate Dean Research Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Applications close Friday 30 October 2009 Top of Page Postdoctoral Research Appointment History and Geography, Idaho State University Top of Page * * * Publicity for History Australia Siobhan McHugh and her article, 'Not in front of the altar: Mixed marriages and sectarian tensions between Catholics and Protestants in pre-multicultural Australia,' History Australia, vol. 6, no. 2 (2009) was featured in Hindsight's programme entitled 'Part One: Marrying Out,' Sunday 11 October 2009. You can hear the programme by going to the ABC Website. A review of the programme and Siobhan McHugh's part in it can be read in Euraka Street. Written by Tim Kroenert, 'Catholic Dogs and the New Sectarianism,' vol. 19, no. 19 (12 October 2009) is available at http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=16925. Siobhan also has an Opinion Piece entitled, 'How the Irish rose above Australia's social apartheid,' in the National Times, 14 October 2009. Top of Page * * * CanTeen Fundraising Jane E Hunt would like to invite members of the Australian Historical Association to a fantastic event being held on Friday 6 November at the Hordern Pavilion (Driver Avenue, Sydney). CanTeen will be hosting the annual Canned Laughter comedy night with all proceeds supporting young people living with cancer. The hottest talent in Australian comedy are on the bill each doing stand up – Rove McManus, Peter Helliar, Merrick & Rosso, Kitty Flanagan, Tom Ballard, The Umbilical Brothers, The Kransky Sisters, with more big names still to be announced – live on one stage, for one night, for one cause – CanTeen. You can be part of the audience for this unique comedy event and show your support of young people dealing with the emotional, physical and practical impacts of a cancer diagnosis. All funds raised go directly to CanTeen – book now for $66*: Ticketek or call 132 849. *Including GST & booking fee, transaction fee may apply. Top of Page * * * AHA Prizes and Awards Entries for the following Prizes and Awards are due by 1 December 2009: Margarey Medal Kay Daniels Award W.K. Hancock Prize Serle Award Entries for the Allan Martin Award close on 26 February 2010. Top of Page * * * Page constructed by Carolyn Brewer Last modified by Carolyn Brewer 16 October 2009 1127 URL: http://www.theaha.org.au/newsletters/2009/newsletter24.htm