Congratulations to the newest research graduates in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (contd.): 🎉Dr Dilhani Iresha Mangappuli Dissanayakage 🎉Dr Tara Edwards 🎉Dr Christopher Harrington 🎉Dr Ruth Learner 🎉Dr Kirsty Macfarlane 🎉Dr Xiangxiang Meng #LaTrobeGrads

Brutalised and forgotten Sri Lankan cinnamon peelers recognised in new research abc.net.au/news/2020-07-2…

It takes five to seven years to perfect the skill of peeling #cinnamon, La Trobe University's Dr Dilhani Dissanayak tells ABC News. 'The peeling process is really intensive and relies on local knowledge, expert skills, dexterity and patience'. ab.co/2DccYYY

We are pleased to share our 1st interview transcript! While this is only the start of providing transcripts for all of our current and future episodes, we hope that this process will help make our podcast more accessible in the classroom and beyond. theglobalhistorypodcast.com/2020/04/26/epi…

💡CfP💡 The Oxford Transnational and Global History Seminar is inviting submissions for this coming Michaelmas Term. We welcome contributions from graduate students and early career researchers using global historical approaches. Deadline 12 October! #twitterstorians #globalhist

We've collated a list of opportunities to support our members during this challenging time. Explore new opportunities in diverse areas including conferences, writing, editing, awards and crowdsourcing. Find out more: phavic.org.au/new-opportunit…

In or near Bendigo? Looking for a Sunday arvo drive in the country? (Warning, it's wet!) New Assoc member Dr Dilhani Dissanayake is hosting a Tea & History event, w fresh scones provided by another member who may also be Account Admin...

Asher Wolf I'm absolutely wrecked but facilitating a History of Tea chat w my friend was a pretty special afternoon. We're hoping to make it a regular Food+History+Diversity thing. Also... scones..

While we're sad there's no category for Best Mildly Amusing History Tweet that we might dream of one day winning🏆, we're certain that members will find an approrpiate category to enter! Good luck - you have until July to submit. #PHAVicTas #LocalHistory #twitterstorians

It was a lovely tea talk..... 21 March 2021.....

We are thrilled to announce that entries for the inaugural Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy are open! To find out more and download an entry form, see here: historycouncilvic.org.au/jane_hansen_pr… HTAV Professional Historians Association (Vic & Tas) RHSV AHA (Australia) PRO Victoria State Library Vic

What's the special ingredient that makes Anzac biscuits uniquely Australian, & why does it matter? Join us at Bendigo Soldier's Memorial for a special history workshop w Dr Dilhani Dissanayake. The RSL are even cracking out the bikkie tin collection! #AnzacDay fb.me/e/H2VCgzLu

History in a cup of tea timesnewsgroup.com.au/bendigotimes/n…

Help us spread the word! 📣 Know of someone who's published a history book, article or completed an online or oral history project in the last year? There's only a few weeks left to get entries in for the 2021 Victorian Community History Awards. prov.vic.gov.au/community/gran…

Call for panels & papers to be presented at the 7th VILLA RABELAIS - IEHCA Convention on #food & drinkingstudies (Tours/France, 2-3 June 2022) - for info & proposal forms (due by 15 December) visit: iehca.eu/en/news-events… Food GRP 'You Are What You Eat' Food History Symposium Food & History Food Cultures Network

Talked to ABC Melbourne on Cinnamon and Cinnamon Peelers. It was a wonderful conversation. Thank you RHSV, Professional Historians Association (Vic & Tas) and ABC Melbourne for the invitation.

Listening to Dr. D. Dissanayake Dr Dilhani Dissanayake on cultural value of Sri Lanka tobacco...introduced in 1500s & readily incorporated w/betel chewing. Presenting tob &betel honors elders. Reminded of this tobacco/ betel temple offering I found in N. Thailand market TobaccoHealthHistory

We also heard thought provoking talks by Georgia Fox, Renee Girard, @DrMichaelReeve and Dr Dilhani Dissanayake exploring the role that tobacco played in the lives of past people, revealing important reasons on why people use tobacco and perhaps why it use spread so fast!

Presented at #AustralianGastronomysymposuim Thank you for the invitation

Don't forget to DROP-IN tomorrow 3 Aug 2023