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LISTEN: David Brophy, lecturer in modern Chinese history joins Amy on 3rrrfm for a wide-ranging discussion on the deteriorating relationship between Australia & China. David also examines Australia's use of "othering" language & modes of framing on China rrr.org.au/shared/broadca…

The King v Sydney University, a high court challenge in 1943 against govt interference. I kid you not. History of University Life webinar on #humanities and #SocialSciences. Register: sophi-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/hul-2… @MThomasEdDev UsydHistory julia horne susan goodwin SSSHARC at Sydney

Which got better reviews in 1951? The Australian Aborigines’ League’s 'Aboriginal Moomba' or Antill and Reid’s 'Corroboree' ballet (or Song of Hiawatha!) Find out on zoom on Wednesday at 12!

Great article by Dr Jenna Price on how some Australian universities cower as disaster looms smh.com.au/national/austr… #UniKeeper

Students are rallying again today against cuts to higher education and the slashing of staff at University of Sydney. To support them, staff are holding an open-air seminar from 12:30 to 2pm on the New Law Lawns. Come along if you’re around.

We'll also discuss how to talk to politicians about the value of the humanities and social sciences eg recent submissions to the senate committee on the Job Ready Graduate Bill Kim Carr Dr Jenna Price CHASS @AriadneVromen @Senator_Patrick

Lavish spending at top known by staff for years...article doesn’t note student-teaching experience has declined at same time. New bldgs now stuffed w bigger numbers of students who can’t access personal support and stressed teachers w higher workloads abc.net.au/news/2020-10-0…

Please join Darren Smitth for this fascinating talk! afsydney.com.au/events-and-act…

Australia. Rogue state.

Salutary lessons about what can go deeply wrong ...

The government’s budgeting in some extra racism to get through these tough economic times.

....and, so pleased to see announced today that Dr. Marama Whyte has won a "Dean's Citation for Excellence in Tutorials - with Distinction" for her amazing work in #HistoryBeyondtheClassroom last year even while finishing her thesis UsydHistory @UsydSOPHI - congrats Marama!

Unfortunately, we have to cancel History on Wednesday tomorrow (11/11). #HoW will return on 11/25 with Dr. Briony Neilson Briony Neilson and her talk: "Engaging the Conflict Past: Penal Heritage and Settler Identities in Australia and New Caledonia." We hope to see folks then.

More excellent Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Australian Research Council news! A further 6 Discovery & 2 Linkage projects have been awarded! Tweeter character limits hinder the shout out - check the list below for our researchers and follow the link to learn more about each project: bit.ly/3lCwTRT

My dissertation is done! So thankful for everyone that helped me get this far (especially @SophieLoyWilson and Miranda Johnson). A big shout out to the West Papuan communities and activists who generously shared their stories with me. This thesis is for you. #twitterstorians

Join us today for the last History on Wednesday of 2020!