Contemporary Histories Research Group at Deakin University

Concerned with pasts that are not yet past

‘Urgent Histories’ – AHA Conference 2022

The Contemporary Histories Research Group is proud to be hosting the 40th Australian Historical Association Conference on the theme ‘Urgent Histories’ at Deakin’s Geelong Waterfront campus, 27 June-1 July 2022.

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Gandel Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness Survey 2021

CHRG members Donna-Lee Frieze, Steven Cooke and Andrew Singleton and Matteo Vergani (ADI) released a report based on the Gandel Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness in Australia Survey.

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CHRG Seminar Series 2022 – Matthew Ricketson – Wednesday 18 May 11am

Join us for a seminar with Prof. Matthew Ricketson – The conspiracy of silence around the ABC and its “media proprietor” – the federal government.

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CHRG Seminar Series 2022 – Danielle Chubb – Wednesday 25 May 11am

Join us for the last seminar of the trimester with Dr Danielle Chubb – Australian Public Opinion, Defence and Foreign Policy: Attitudes and Trends Since 1945

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