Big History and Truth: Knowledge as Mapping

Apr

Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 07:00 PM

Location

Kathleen Fitzpatrick Lecture Theatre, Arts West
Professor's Walk
University of Melbourne, Vic 3010
Australia
Google map and directions

Event contact

Margaret Birtley

0418 814 957

Did you miss this lecture, or would you like to hear it again? It was recorded, so you can watch and listen by clicking HERE.

The History Council of Victoria is delighted to be co-hosting, with the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne, the 2018 Kathleen Fitzpatrick Lecture.

The lecture, 'Big History and Truth: Knowledge as Mapping', will be delivered by Professor David Christian from Macquarie University. Click HERE to learn more about Professor Christian and his work.

Beginning with light refreshments from 6.30 pm, the lecture will be delivered from 7.00 to 8.00 pm.

The lecture will be followed by the announcement of the winner of the 2018 Ernest Scott Prize.

Thanks to generous support from the University of Melbourne, this event is free of charge. It is essential, however, to book in advance. Please click HERE to register via the University of Melbourne Alumni website.

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About

The History Council of Victoria Incorporated (HCV) is the peak body for history in the Australian state of Victoria. Its vision is to connect Victorians with history and to inspire engagement with the past, their identity and the world today. The HCV champions the work of historians and the value of history. It recognises that history can be written about any place, any person, any period. The HCV advocates why history matters.

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As the peak body for history in Victoria, the History Council makes submissions on current issues. In doing this, the HCV Board is guided by its Advocacy Policy and by the Value of History, a statement developed co-operatively by the HCV and the History Councils of New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

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Summary

The HCV was formed as an advisory body in 2001 and incorporated in 2003. It comprises representatives from cultural and educational institutions and heritage bodies; history teachers and curriculum advisors; academic and professional historians; and local, Indigenous, community and specialist history organisations.

As the peak body for history, the HCV has both ‘outward-looking’ roles (including advocacy and representation to government and the wider community, consultation, community education, and networking with allied interest groups) and ‘inward-looking’ roles (including member support, information dissemination, and networking between members).

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