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Music, Physics, and Conservation: An Interview with Dr Gea Parikesit
Music and physics are interconnected in ways that are not only fascinating but also crucial for how we go about conserving musical instruments. Grimwade Centre Visiting Scholar Dr Gea Parikesit applies his scientific expertise to enhance our understanding of musicality and how to care for musical instruments. Ashley Hayes spoke with him about his ongoing […] -
Exploring the History of Piracy
In 2019 Dr Sarah Craze completed a PhD on the history of the 2008–2012 Somali piracy epidemic. Her study of this topic also explored historical connections to piracy in the Caribbean and the East Indies centuries earlier. In this interview with Dr Henry Reese, she discusses her work on this fascinating category of historical actors. […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/shaps-research/2021/04/22/exploring-the-history-of-piracy
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Reflecting on the Career and Work of Christopher Cordner
Associate Professor Christopher Cordner retires from teaching this year after more than three decades in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne. During this time his contribution to his students and the wider philosophical community has been immense, and his work in moral philosophy has been globally recognised. He will continue to be a valued part of […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/shaps-research/2021/04/12/an-interview-with-christopher-cordner
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SHAPS Digest (March 2021)
A monthly roundup of media commentary, publications and projects, and other news from across the School community.blogs.unimelb.edu.au/shaps-research/2021/04/07/shaps-digest-march-2021
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Charlotte-Rose Millar on Urban Ghosts in Early Modern London
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Fifty Years of French Revolution: A Celebration of Peter McPhee
In October 2020, Professor Peter McPhee delivered his final lecture for the undergraduate History subject The French Revolution, rounding off an astonishing fifty years of teaching this subject. To mark this occasion, SHAPS hosted an online celebration in honour of Peter’s outstanding career as an extraordinarily gifted, inspiring and dedicated teacher. Below you can watch […] -
SHAPS Digest (February 2021)
A monthly roundup of media commentary, publications and projects, and other news from across the School community.blogs.unimelb.edu.au/shaps-research/2021/03/08/shaps-digest-february-2021
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Charles Coppel on Elias Godfrey Coppel CMG QC LLD on the Supreme Court of Victoria
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Welcome Dr Richard Lee, New Lecturer in Chinese History
In February 2021 Dr Richard Lee commenced his appointment as Lecturer in Chinese History in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies. He will be teaching Modern China in Global History (Semester One) and Cold War Cultures in Asia (Semester Two), as well as supervising Honours students. In this interview, Dr Lee responds to a […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/shaps-research/2021/02/22/welcome-dr-richard-lee
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Vale, Josie Winther
The staff of the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies mourn the passing of long-time colleague and former School Manager Josie Winther, who passed away in January 2021. Josie dedicated over 40 years to the University, starting out in the Faculty in her late teens. Josie started off as an admin assistant in the Department […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/shaps-research/2021/02/18/vale-josie-winther
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