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Research outcomes and presentations

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Latest research presentations

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Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A6180, 28/8/72/59.

International students and the Australian community

Dr Anna Kent discussed her recent Fellowship research focused on Australia's international education history.

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Prof Matthew Spriggs

Recovering Vanuatu's indigenous literature

Prof Matthew Spriggs talked about his recent Fellowship research focused on the indigenous languages of Vanuatu.

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Power and vision: Australia and the South Pacific Commission

2025 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Alexis Bergantz shared his Fellowship research on the history of the South Pacific Commission.

Blogs about our researchers

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Dr Matthew Lamb, 2026 National Library of Australia Fellow

A ramble through the mind of an adolescent

Learn about National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Matthew Lamb’s research into the life and juvenilia of legendary Australian writer Frank Moorhouse.

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Stephanie Lee, 2025 National Library of Australia Scholar

Improving desert fire management with culturally directed science

Learn about 2025 National Library of Australia Scholar Stephanie Lee’s research into Indigenous rangers' "right-way" fire practices.

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Dr Samuel White, 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow

Keeping the Peace of the Realm

Learn about 2026 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Samuel White's research into the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

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