Australian Academy of the Humanities AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF THE HUMANITIES ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF THE HUMANITIES ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 This document is a true and accurate account of the activities and abridged financial report of the Australian Academy of the Humanities for the financial year 2016–17, in accordance with the reporting requirements of the Academy’s Royal Charter and By-laws, and for the conditions of grants made by the Australian Government under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth). CONTENTS The Year at a Glance iv Publications and Communications 17 From the President vi Grants and Awards 18 From the Executive Director viii International Activities 21 Governance 1 Obituaries 23 The Fellowship 3 Treasurer’s Statement 51 Policy and Research 9 Abridged Financial Statements 52 Events 13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Funding for the production of this report and a number of the activities described herein has been provided by the Australian Government through the Department of Education and Training. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Education and Training. LIST OF ACRONYMS AAH Australian Academy of the Humanities HASS Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation ISA Innovation and Science Australia ACHRC Australasian Consortium of Humanities LASP Learned Academies Special Projects Research Centres NCRIS National Collaborative Research ACOLA Australian Council of Infrastructure Strategy Learned Academies NGA National Gallery of Australia AGM Annual General Meeting NHMRC National Health and Medical ARC Australian Research Council Research Council ASIO Australian Security Intelligence NMA National Museum of Australia Organisation NPG National Portrait Gallery CASS Chinese Academy of Social Sciences RSNZ Royal Society Te Apārangi CRM Client Relationship Management (Royal Society of New Zealand) CSC Commonwealth Science Council SAF Securing Australia’s Future CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and STEM Science, Technology, Engineering Industrial Research Organisation & Mathematics DFAT Department of Foreign Affairs UA Universities Australia and Trade UAI Union Académique Internationale GLAM Galleries, Libraries, Archives (International Union of Academies) and Museums UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific ECR Early Career Researcher and Cultural Organisation © 2017 Australian Academy of the Humanities All images © Australian Academy of the Humanities unless otherwise indicated. Editor: Emeritus Professor Graham Tulloch FAHA Designer: Gillian Cosgrove Printer: CanPrint Communications THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF THE HUMANITIES is the peak national body for the humanities in Australia, promoting excellence in the humanities for the benefit of the nation. Established by Royal Charter in 1969, the Academy is one of the nation’s four Learned Academies – independent organisations established to encourage excellence in their respective fields and to provide expertise and advice at public, institutional and government levels. The Academy is a Fellowship of 592 distinguished researchers, leaders and practitioners from around Australia and overseas. Fellows are elected in recognition of the excellence and impact of their work in fields including archaeology, art, Asian and European studies, classical and modern literature, cultural and communication studies, languages and linguistics, philosophy, musicology, history, and religion. SECRETARIAT (AS AT 30 JUNE 2017) CONTACT DETAILS executive director postal address Dr Christina Parolin GPO Box 93, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia director, policy & research street address Dr Kylie Brass 3 Liversidge Street, Acton ACT 2601 director, communications & engagement email Dr Julia Evans [email protected] fellowship coordinator [part-time] to contact individual staff members Chris O’Neil [email protected] project coordinator president Elizabeth Bradtke [email protected] administration manager website www.humanities.org.au Josephine Ponsford twitter @HumanitiesAU administration officer [part-time] telephone +61 [0]2 6125 9860 Ashleigh Scott fax +61 [0]2 6125 9142 PROJECT STAFF australian research council (arc) learned academies special project Brigid Freeman (to 31 December 2016) Dr Emily Dunn [casual] (to 3 May 2017) iv THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF THE HUMANITIES ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 THE YEAR AT A GLANCE Academy The Grants & Research & Roles Fellowship Awards Policy Council Fellowship Max Crawford Medal Research projects 11 members 592 Fellows 2 recipients 1 ARC-LASP – 4 meetings Humanities in the Asia New Fellows Inaugural Medal Region Heads of Section for Excellence in 4 AAH nominees on 15 Fellows elected Translation OCS Horizon Scanning in 2016 11 members Projects: Energy Storage, 1 recipient Precision Medicine, Awards Committee Honorary Fellows Synthetic Biology, Humanities Internet of Things 3 members 3 Honorary Fellows Travelling Fellowships elected in 2016 2 research project Language Studies 11 recipients facilitating applications Advisory Group Corresponding research in China, Taiwan, Fellows Hong Kong, Thailand, Securing Australia’s 5 members Singapore, Germany, Future program 3 Corresponding Fellows New Zealand, French Secretariat elected in 2016 Polynesia, South Africa, Launch of SAF10: Skills UK, USA and Capabilities for 8 employees Section Australian Enterprise as at 30 June 2017 Workshop Scheme David Phillips Innovation (6.3 FTE equivalent) Travelling Fellowship Promotional support Pilot scheme awarding 2 project staff to South Africa of SAF 03, 10 and 2 submissions 11 reports, resulting ACOLA 1 recipient in 72 presentations Contributions and 1500 reports AAH President appointed to research Publication disseminated over the life President of ACOLA Subsidy Scheme of the program and AAH Executive 5 Fellows and/or AAH Director appointed nominees contributing to 5 recipients Policy and ACOLA projects Chair of ACOLA Government Secretariat Board. 5 Fellows contributing to Ernst and Rosemarie Keller Award 9 policy submissions 6 meetings ARC–LASP 15+ government 2 recipients In development consultations and policy briefings 50th anniversary celebrations for 2019 Peak sector meetings Strategic plans for the 3 GLAM Peak next 3–5 years across all 3 Research Agencies operational portfolios 1 Research and Innovation Alliance THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF THE HUMANITIES ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 v International Events & Engagement Publications & Communications China 47th Annual AAH involvement in Humanities Australia Symposium sector events No. 8 AAH-CASS Literature Symposium 138 delegates Over 15 events including 8 contributors Council of Australian CASS 40th Anniversary 24 speakers from 18 University Librarians, Learning from the international forum universities, 3 industry, Academy of Social Other: Australian and 2 research agencies and Sciences in Australia, New Zealand 1 GLAM sector Chinese Perspectives Humanities and Business on Philosophy Forum, Australian Royal Society Te Apārangi Annual General eResearch Organisations 9 contributors 150th Anniversary Meeting celebrations ECR support 135 Fellows Communications United States 23 Charter Book signings 17 awards and grants Launch new website Dialogue with American and CRM 6 new Council 15 supported placements Philosophical Society and members elected to attend Symposium Communications American Academy of strategy implemented Arts and Sciences 1 workshop on Fellows’ Dinner Communication and Triple social media Engagement for Humanities activity and followers 142 attendees ECRs with 17 delegates Academy Lectures 1 Annual Academy Lecture vi THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF THE HUMANITIES ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 FROM THE PRESIDENT aving served close to three years as President of the Throughout the year we have continued to work closely HAustralian Academy of the Humanities, I welcome with the other three Learned Academies through the this opportunity to share with you some of the work Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA). and accomplishments of the Academy over the year Leadership roles within ACOLA rotate each year and in to June 2017 and to offer a few historical reflections on 2017 it was our Academy’s turn to take up the mantle, these achievements. with the Academy President also serving as ACOLA President and Executive Director Dr Christina Parolin The Academy is here to serve its Fellows, to advance the assuming the role of Chair of the ACOLA Board. work of the humanities nationally and internationally, The ACOLA structure continues to be a valued vehicle and to promote the wider cultural sector in Australia. for collaborating with our colleagues across the research The Annual Report 2016–17 showcases the range, extent sector and for promoting humanities perspectives in and impact of the Academy’s activities in each of these seeking to find solutions to some of the most complex domains. Here I shall draw your attention to some of the challenges we face as a people and as a country. highlights of the year. It is important that the Academy is an active player in The Academy has invested a great deal of time and the world of thought, arts and letters, and the annual energy in promoting the case for investment in research Academy Lecture provides one opportunity for public infrastructure – that is, the technologies, tools and engagement. I was honoured to have the opportunity services needed to enable and support research in the to present the 2016 Academy Lecture on the issue