A Humanities education: what’s the point?
The HCNSW, along with other History Councils, is supporting the recent HCV statement: A Humanities education: what’s the point?
Special Event | Parramatta Female Factory Commemoration & UNESCO World Heritage Petition Presentation | 7 March 2020
The History Council of NSW acknowledges & supports International Women’s Day & Parramatta Female Factory Petition to UNESCO World Heritage to recognise the Parramatta Female Factory as an internationally significant women’s site.
The importance of the ‘Value of History’, nonprofits & activism | Will Davies’ “History is not bunk – Why history deserves your attention”
On 3 September 2019, Dr Stephen Gapps, President of the History Council of NSW, launched the Value of History Statement in New South Wales and called for its endorsement. Australian historian Will Davies in his TedX Talk in October 2019 explores the value of history.
The Australiana Fund | An invitation to contribute to the acquisition of ‘The Munro Ferguson Collection’
We are happy to support and advocate for the successful acquisition of the ‘The Munro Ferguson Collection’ to The Australiana Fund.
Announcement | Value of History Statement
The History Councils of New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia have jointly adopted a statement about the Value of History.
Political interference – awarding Australian Research Council grants
The HCNSW has lodged an objection with the Federal Minister for Education about political interference in the awarding of Australian Research Council Grants.