19th Century Studies
‘Nineteenth-Century Studies’ is a broad-based, interdisciplinary community of scholars whose research and teaching encompasses various aspects of the ‘long nineteenth century’ (1789-1914).
The University of New England is quite literally grounded in the 19th century, being set in the grounds of the sprawling 1880s Booloominbah mansion and property. Not least as an outpost of empire (epitomised by the 1901 Gordon Window, commemorating the martyrdom of General Charles Gordon at Khartoum in 1885), and the civilization of Europe in the 19th century, the university’s ongoing function is inseparably linked to its 19th-century heritage. Given this context – and the existence of well-established teaching and research cultures associated with that context since the university’s formal independence in 1954 – it seems appropriate that the diverse should be brought together in a meaningful fashion.
The community network – including this website – aims to consolidate and enhance the existing expertise of UNE scholars in this field, with a view to establishing and strengthening cross-disciplinary connections, and raising awareness of the university’s particular talents in Nineteenth-Century Studies. All staff members listed below are enthusiastic and interested in supervising students in various fields of Nineteenth-Century Studies, including: music, visual culture, literature, history, philosophy, art, sport, and leisure.
The group plans to meet semi-regularly in a relatively informal seminar and discussion forum. Seminar papers, formal and informal discussions, musical recitals, and other cultural events are anticipated to ensure the experience of Nineteenth-Century Studies is a vibrant and significant part of life at UNE.
Staff or students interested in joining this group should contact one of the members below. We will be establishing a dedicated email account in the near future.