Wolfson GBF elected to Australian Academy of the Humanities

The Australian Academy of the Humanities last month announced the election of 30 new Fellows. Wolfson was delighted to learn that Governing Body Fellow, Professor Elleke Boehmer was elected a Corresponding Fellow – Fellows chosen in recognition of their outstanding contribution in a humanities discipline, but that do not usually reside in Australia.

The Academy’s Fellows are among Australia’s most influential thinkers, providing insight essential to the nation’s social, cultural and democratic life. In the words of Academy President Professor Stephen Garton, “The Academy’s Fellows are at the forefront of understanding global cultural, social and historical foundations — knowledge that is essential to shaping a more inclusive, resilient and creative nation. Their work enhances Australia’s ability to navigate global uncertainty, technological disruption and rapid social change.”

“What distinguishes the Academy is its ability to bring together the very best humanities minds to address the most pressing issues facing Australia. The collective expertise of our Fellows — from First Nations knowledge leadership to digital cultures, ethics, heritage and languages — is a national asset,” said Professor Garton.

“Each of the Fellows elected today exemplifies the many ways the humanities deepen our understanding of the world and help shape its future.”

Our warmest congratulations to Professor Boehmer who was described in the announcement as ‘a founding figure in the field of colonial and postcolonial literary studies, and internationally known for her research in the anglophone literatures of empire and anti-empire.’

For further details on the election and the Australian Academy of the Humanities, click here.