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She then studied at London University, where her research was the life-cycle of rye cereals. She later undertook research on Australian wheat varieties at the University of Melbourne. [6] Gott initially taught at universities in the United States and Hong Kong prior to working at Monash University from the early 1980s.
The Elizabeth Eggleston Memorial Collection is located in the Koorie Research Unit of the Monash Indigenous Studies Centre. [6] The collection was named after Eggleston due to her role as a former director of the then Centre for Research into Aboriginal Studies and her renown as the premiere expert of Aborigines and the law.
Monash University (1998–) Deakin University (1995–98) Lynette Wendy Russell , AM , FASSA , FAHA is an Australian historian, known for her work on the history of Indigenous Australians ; in particular, anthropological history (especially during the early colonial period of Australia and the 19th century); archaeology ; gender and race ...
Anthony G. Collins – President of Clarkson University; Tim Costello – humanitarian, CEO of World Vision Australia, listed as one of the Australian Living Treasures; Mick Dodson – indigenous rights campaigner; Convenor of the ANU Institute for Indigenous Australia; one of the Australian Living Treasures; 2009 Australian of the Year
In 1930, after her husband had died, Bennett relocated to Perth, Western Australia to devote the rest of her life to Aboriginal welfare. In 1932, Bennett settled at the Mount Margaret Mission near Laverton. Whilst working as a teacher of Aboriginal children, she was also actively involved in activist groups, including the Women's Service Guild.
Head grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia and has 3 siblings. [3] She completed her doctoral degree at Monash University in Melbourne. [4] She was in the Victorian public service for two years, then became a tutor at Monash, then was offered a lectureship at the University of Wollongong.
Recipient Citation Notes Dr Jean Elizabeth Calder: For humanitarian service in the Middle East, particularly to people with disabilities living in refugee camps in Lebanon and Gaza and disadvantaged areas of Cairo, to international relations, and to academic and professional training in the fields of education and rehabilitation.
In 2013, Davis was named National Australia Bank/Women's Agenda Inspirational Ambassador Award. [42] In 2014, Davis was awarded University of Queensland Indigenous Community Impact Award. [43] In 2017, Davis was elected Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. [44]