School of Philosophical, Historical, and International Studies

School of Philosophical, Historical, and International Studies

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Outstanding Philosophy ranking

We are very pleased and proud to see that Monash Philosophy has been ranked #26 in the recent QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2023.This ranks Monash Philosophy as 2nd in Australia and a world leader in our areas of strength. It is terrific to see this recognition of the department's superb international standing in the field.Congratulations to all the philosophers, and thanks for their dedication to the program and discipline, in reaching this ranking.
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25 Years of service at Monash University

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Congratulations to Dr. Monima Chadha, A/Prof. Seamus O’Hanlon and Prof. Graham Oppy, whose 25 years of service at Monash was celebrated last night, Monday 21 November 2022. They have seen a lot over the years and we are lucky to benefit from their wisdom and experience.
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Urban History Association Awards

I'm delighted to share the excellent news that Koji Hirata has won the Arnold Hirsch Award for Best Article in a Scholarly Journal, at the prestigious (US) Urban History Association Awards. Brilliant!

KOJI HIRATA:

"Mao’s Steeltown: Industrial City, Colonial Legacies, and Local Political Economy in Early Communist China"
Journal of Urban History 1:26 (2021): 26 pp. (1-26).

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The gardens - Antenna Documentary Film Festival

History colleague Giles Fielke shortlisted for Best Australian Documentary short film

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History Honours student Sarah Arber granted a Special Award in the Graduate Women Victoria Scholarship Program

Congratulations to History Honours student Sarah Arber, who has been granted a Special Award in the Graduate Women Victoria Scholarship Program.

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