News: School of Humanities

School of Humanities International Activities: January - March 2025

12 members of the Humanities Film Studies Group smile at the camera

The School of Humanities has been involved in many international activities since the beginning of the year. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening in this space - including student performances at the Adelaide Fringe, guest lectures, research collaboration, and more!

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Faculty of ABLE 2024 Highlights

A group of actors rehearse for Little Women

To wrap up 2024, the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is reflecting on the year that was and featuring highlights from each school.

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Celebrating ABLE’s grant successes in 2024

A campus building with a purple jacaranda tree nearby

The Faculty of ABLE recently celebrated the highest achieving staff from its schools who received an Australian Research Council grant of $50,000 or above, and Level B’s who received grants of $30,000 or above.

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Welcome to our inaugural International Fellow

Elleke Boehmer smiles in front of Bonython Hall

The School of Humanities is hosting one of the University's inaugural International Fellows, Professor Elleke Boehmer from the University of Oxford, who is one of the world's leading scholars of postcolonial and World literatures.

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C. Moraïtis Annual Hellenic Lecture and prize giving

Classics discipline C. Moraïtis Annual Hellenic Lecture and prize giving

The discipline of Classics holds the C. Moraïtis Annual Hellenic Lecture which has a distinguished track record of inviting scholars from around the world.

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School of Humanities 2024 Prize Event

Professor Julian Murphet gives awards to Charlotte Minney

On Wednesday 8 May the School of Humanities held its annual student prize ceremony, where staff, students, and donors gather and celebrate student achievements.

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Film experts recap the Oscars 2024

An empty cinema

Film experts from the University of Adelaide’s School of Humanities have recapped the 2024 Academy Awards/Oscars.

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Musical condolences mark anniversary of JFK tragedy

President and Mrs Kennedy arrive at Dallas

A selection of condolence letters and never-before-heard musical compositions will be revealed at a special event at the University of Adelaide to commemorate the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. 

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Study shows beach signage education could save lives this summer

Beach Sign

A new beach safety study aims to prevent accidental beach drownings of young people through the identification of their understanding – and misunderstanding – of common beach signs.

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New head for School of Humanities

New head for School of Humanities

The University of Adelaide has appointed a new Head for its School of Humanities.

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