Research in the School of Humanities

The University of Western Australia belongs to the prestigious 'Group of Eight' research-intensive universities, and has a strong and vibrant research culture.

The School of Humanities is actively involved in research, receiving three prestigious grants in 2007: a Carrick Institute grant was awarded to A/Prof Sue Broomhall, while the Australian Research Council awarded grants to Em/Prof Norman Etherington and, in a separate project, to Prof Richard Bosworth, Dr Pep Finaldi and Dr Daniela Baratieri.

The School features several active research groups and centres:

• Vite Italiane
• Centre for Western Australian History
• ARC Network for Early European Research

Research by Discipline

• Classics and Ancient History
• European Languages and Studies
• History
• Linguistics
• Medieval and Early Modern Studies
• Philosophy

Research Expertise Database

If you know who you are looking for, or are interested in research in a specific area, you can search using UWA's Research Expertise Database.

Research Links

• Publications by staff (2006 listings)
• Limina- a journal of historical and cultural studies
• Studies in Western Australian History- the premier journal for research on WA history topics
• UWA Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - Deadline for applications 1 April 2008. Applications should be addressed to Head of School of Humanities, The University of Western Australia M204, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY 6009 W.A.

Further Information

Please contact the Deputy Head of School (Research)- A/Prof Jenny Gregory by email or phone (08) 6488 2134.