Professor Lorna Hutson examined early modern legal and poetic texts to explore the concept of England's 'island nationhood'.

While continuing our onsite excellence, we will accelerate opening up the Library’s collections and experiences to a dispersed and diverse Australian community.

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As the outbreak of war was announced, police forces around Australia moved swiftly to ensure there were no concerns about security at home.

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Embark on a historical journey with the original journal of Lieutenant James Cook, detailing the HMS Endeavour's voyage from 1768 to 1771. 

Julie Gough discussed her recent Fellowship research focusing on colonial collections and their role in shaping Tasmanian Aboriginal histories.

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey that tracks employee perception about leadership, workplace conditions, culture and environment.

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The Qing dynasty ruled China for nearly 270 years, lasting from 1644 until 1911; it was the last of China’s so-called conquest dynasties, the country being governed in this period by the Manchus, an ethnic group from beyond its frontiers.

Personal papers of Norman Ellison, pictures, books and other other manuscripts relating to aviation and early aviators. 

919 watercolours and gouaches of flowers and birds of Australia and Papua New Guinea painted between 1870 and 1920, plus a small quantity of personal papers.

Christine Morton-Evans