@ConvictBio

PhD candidate @NCB_ANU researching recidivist convict Robert Edward Knox in the NSW colonial penal system 1829-1869. She/her

 Ngunnawal land, ACT region
history.cass.anu.edu.au/people/jennifer-bird
Joined June 2018
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Laura Rademaker@laurarads11 Apr 2024
Australian policies designed to prevent Aboriginal babies being born as recently as the 1970s. Honoured to work with Julia Hurst and @JakyTroy on this. theconversation.com/friday-e…

Friday essay: ‘too many Aboriginal babies’ – Australia’s secret history of Aboriginal population...

Indigenous people have long spoken about coercive practices of officials and experts around birth control, as late as the 1960s. Now historians are finding evidence in the government’s own records.

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ANU Press@ANU_Press6 Feb 2024
Coming Soon! The articles in the latest issue of 'AJBH' apply biographical methodologies to illustrate and enliven a range of themes and episodes in Australian history. Register your interest today: doi.org/10.22459/AJBH.08.202… #OpenAccess #History
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Earlier this year, I had a fantastic conversation with my @ReDeepHistory colleagues and ANU History Journal editor @ruby_ekkel for their latest issue. Great to see it out in the world! Check out #ANUHJII for our thoughts on doing deep history @historyANU @ANU_Press
Research Centre for Deep History@ReDeepHistory28 Nov 2023
Check out @ruby_ekkel's conversation with the @ReDeepHistory team about 'Marking Country: Mapping Deep Histories' featuring @AnnMcGrath5 @MikeJonesPhD @amywayness and Ben Silverstein. Free to download at doi.org/10.22459/ANUHJII.202…

ANU Historical Journal II: Number 4

In the fourth issue of the ANU Historical Journal II, broad and urgent historical questions about memorialisation, environmental change, and violence are elucidated by detailed and thoughtfully...

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ANU Press@ANU_Press27 Nov 2023
The latest issue of the #ANUHJII includes a wide range of subjects: A history of flooding in the Eagle Farm, Serpentine and Nudgee areas; ‘Manly’ violence: rape, massacres and white masculinity; and child patients in the Newcastle mental hospital. Free: doi.org/10.22459/ANUHJII.202…
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ANU Press@ANU_Press1 Nov 2023
NEW TITLE! ‘Sisters in Peace’ provides a gendered history of Australia’s engagement with the politics of internationalism through an examination of the complex history of #WILPF in Australia from #WWI until 2015. Purchase a copy or download doi.org/10.22459/SP.2023 @ANUcass
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*cough* #NoseyGetsTheNod Thank you to everyone who voted 🙏 “An Uncommon Hangman”: Danger Award 2023, People’s Choice. I’m very grateful to @BADCrimeSydney and @LibbyApp.
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ANU Press@ANU_Press30 Oct 2023
Coming Soon! ‘Sisters in Peace’ examines the rise of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom #WILPF in Australia, and provides a gendered history of this country’s engagement with the politics of internationalism. Register your interest: doi.org/10.22459/SP.2023
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ANU Press@ANU_Press26 Oct 2023
It’s International #OAWeek23 and the theme this year, ‘Community over Commercialization’, aligns with our vision to ensure our publications are available to a diverse global audience. Every single one of our titles are available to download for #free press.anu.edu.au
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New from the UNE Convict History Research Collective: 'A Directory of the Norfolk Island First Settlement, 1788-1814'. Bringing you the best in staff/student Digital Humanities research collaborations @UniNewEngland🧐 blog.une.edu.au/convicthisto…
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The ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author series conversation between me and David Marr about his new book, Killing for Country, is available here: anu.edu.au/events/all-podcas… @BlackIncBooks
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ANU Press@ANU_Press16 Oct 2023
Nothing better than a #bookstack of new releases on a rainy Monday morning. Browse all our latest titles including a breakdown of the 2022 federal election, a history of belonging in Australia and New Zealand, and the latest issue of #IREH. press.anu.edu.au/publication… #auspol
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Today is Indigenous People’s Day in 🇺🇸. This month the @AusintheUS Embassy will host a series of events elevating Indigenous voices & stories. Last week we hosted a discussion on Australia’s deep Indigenous history with leading scholars @AnnMcGrath5 & Jackie Huggins.
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Our Marking Country project getting a shout out in the US for Indigenous People's Day!! Internationally significant research led by the incredible @AnnMcGrath5 Professor Jackie Huggins and our @ReDeepHistory team @MikeJonesPhD Ben Silverstein @ConvictBio @ladyofcode @laurarads 😍
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You can find out more about Australia’s deep history on the Marking Country website developed by McGrath & Huggins & @ourANU. The site is also an outstanding resource for 🇺🇸 & 🇦🇺 students. re.anu.edu.au/

Research Centre for Deep History - Research Centre for Deep History, The Australian National...

Research Centre for Deep History, The Australian National University

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📢Reminder: @AnnMcGrath5 and Jackie Huggins will be speaking on Australia and the Language of Deep History at the Australian Embassy Washington DC on Thursday 5 October 7am AEDT. For Zoom link go to re.anu.edu.au/australia-and-… #AusTalks #IndigenousVoices
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Join @AnnMcGrath5 and Jackie Huggins speaking on Australia and the Language of Deep History at the Australian Embassy Washington DC on Thursday 5 October 7am AEDT. For Zoom link go to re.anu.edu.au/australia-and-… #AusTalks #IndigenousVoices
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I'm excited to share the news that "An Uncommon Hangman" has been shortlisted for the Danger Awards. It's a real privilege to see Nosey on the same list as so many great books. 🙏 📚 And voting is open for the People's Choice Award! #GiveNoseyTheNod at badsydney.com
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The Social Sciences Board of @ANU_Press is delighted once again to be involved in this latest installment of the long-running Australian election series. Congratulations to the Press office, editors and authors: @anika_gauja @MarianSawer @jillesheppard
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ANU Press@ANU_Press31 Jul 2023
Applications for the second round of the ANU Press Publication Subsidy Fund open today! ANU staff and students can apply to receive up to $3,000 towards their publication costs. Get your application in early, this round closes 14 August: press.anu.edu.au/authors/sub…
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ANU Press@ANU_Press24 Jul 2023
Huge congratulations to editors Malcolm Allbrook and Matthew Cunneen, and to Melanie Nolan, for launching the special issue of the latest ‘Australian Journal of Biography and History: Convict Lives’. It was a fabulous launch! Download your free copy: doi.org/10.22459/AJBH.07.202…
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How can we research and write convict lives and biographies in a digital age? Join keynote @JanetMccalman and @DrKrissyH, @ConvictBio and @fbongiornoanu among others at a symposium next week to find out! @historyANU @ANUHistSoc @ANUcass To register: tinyurl.com/mt8zhvef
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