History Today

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For those with an interest in History or for our RMIT preservice teachers learning about teaching Australian History, this event may be for you.  Presented by our wonderful State Library of Victoria


How do we relate to history today? Is history relevant still relevant in our cities, our institutions and our communities? 
Hear our expert panel of professional historians tackle some of the challenges of contemporary history practice and consider what it might look like in the future. 

Speakers

Chair: Associate Professor Seamus O'Hanlon, Monash University 
Prof Andrew May, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne
Chris Johnston, founding director of Context Pty Ltd
Dr Lisa Murray, city historian, City of Sydney

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