Sep 29, 2026 | News
Thank you for attending our 2026 HCV Annual Lecture and Prizegiving ceremony Thank you to those who came along to the State Library of Victoria for our 2026 Annual Lecture and Prize giving Ceremony on September 24! The History Council of Victoria’s Annual Lecture is...
Sep 23, 2026 | News
Introducing our new HCV Chair, Professor Nell Musgrove The History Council of Victoria is pleased to welcome Professor Nell Musgrove as its new Chair. The outgoing Chair, Emeritus Professor Peter McPhee, will remain as an independent member of the HCV Board. ...
Sep 15, 2026 | News
‘The past is your future’: Tertiary students explore careers in history On Friday 11 September tertiary history students visited the Victorian State Archives for a special event showcasing the wide-ranging careers that are possible following tertiary...
Sep 7, 2026 | News
Get to know Professor Sean Scalmer ahead of our 2026 Annual Lecture: ‘Direct Action, Protest and Democracy’ The History Council of Victoria Annual Lecture 2026 takes place on September 24, just a couple of weeks away! The Annual Lecture is our most prestigious event,...
Aug 31, 2026 | News
History comes to life for VCE history students in Warrnambool, Shepparton and Traralgon The HCV VCE Roadshow has taken place in one form or another since the 1970s—a day-long program intended to complement students’ in-class learning in advance of end of year...
Jul 14, 2026 | News
Speakers announced for the 2026 History Council of Victoria VCE History Roadshow The History Council of Victoria VCE Roadshow has taken place in one form or another since the 1970s, and this August we expand the program to three regional locations to bring a...
Jul 6, 2026 | News
Nominations are now open for our 2026 Lynette Russell Prize and 2026 Jane Hansen Prize The History Council of Victoria awards two annual prizes to reward those who celebrate and advocate for history in Victoria. The Lynette Russell Prize for First...
Jun 30, 2026 | News
Book+Author: Contaminated Country with Dr Jessica Urwin – thank you for a sold out event! Thank you to all those who attended our sold out Book+Author talk last Thursday at Bard’s Apothecary! In a full room, convener Dr Yves Rees spoke to Dr Jess...
Jun 22, 2026 | News
Meet your new HCV intern Rosina Virgona! Each year, the History Council of Victoria hosts an intern from a Victorian university to work with us on our careers in history event — a panel discussion for tertiary students featuring professionals who once studied...
Jun 15, 2026 | News
History Council of Victoria EOFY appeal It’s the end of financial year, we have a brand new website, and we are asking for your support so we can keep championing the work of historians and the value of history. We are a pro bono, not-for-profit, philanthropic...
