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Modern Monarchy in Global Perspective Research Hub - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The research hub brings together university academics, museum, gallery and heritage curators as well as independent scholars from around the world whose work illuminates the practices, impact and legacies of monarchy ... All images courtesy of the
www.sydney.edu.au/arts/our-research/research-projects/modern-monarchy-in-global-perspective-research-hub.html
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Nip and tuck

2 September 2020 -
museum technician Kevin Bray designs and constructs mounts to hold them securely in place for exhibition in Natural Selections. ... Written by Dr Jude Philp, Senior Curator, Macleay Collections. With thanks to Sasha Stollman.
www.sydney.edu.au/museum/news/2020/09/02/nip-and-tuck.html
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Jellyfish behaving badly

Thursday November 21, 2019
Dr Jude Philp, senior curator of the Macleay Museum, interested in stimulating research into the collections and increasing the purposefulness of museum holdings through exhibition, research and events. ... Jude’s current research is in the world of
www.sydney.edu.au/engage/events-sponsorships/sydney-ideas/2018/jellyfish-behaving-badly.html
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Historic photography collection - Chau Chak Wing Museum

John Shewan Collection. 1890s–c1934, approx. 200 items, Shewan was technical officer in physiology from 1883 to 1910, then acting curator of the Macleay Museum from 1911 to 1934, views of ... We welcome genuine requests for access to the collections.
www.sydney.edu.au/museum/discover-our-collections/macleay-collections/historic-photography-collection.html
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10 Indigenous staff and students taking the next steps

Matt Poll, Assistant Curator Indigenous Heritage. Of South Sea and Torres Strait Islander heritage, Matt is Assistant Curator Indigenous Heritage at the University’s Macleay Museum. ... He makes the museum’s collections accessible to all sections of
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/05/26/10-indigenous-staff-and-students-taking-the-next-steps.html
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Guided tours - Chau Chak Wing Museum

Monday March 11, 2024
Join us for a guided tour of the Museum or University of Sydney Campus. ... Experience the University’s collections and the stunning architecture of the Chau Chak Wing Museum.
www.sydney.edu.au/museum/whats-on/guided-tours.html
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Gululu dhuwala Djalkiri - Chau Chak Wing Museum

Wednesday February 16, 2022
Elders from the Milingimbi, Yirrkala and the Ramingining communities were instrumental, working with museum curators to design the layout, grouping and interpretation of the works. ... Throughout the Museum, you will meet 'ambassadors' from eight regions
www.sydney.edu.au/museum/whats-on/exhibitions/gululu-dhuwala-djalkiri.html
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Inaugural China Gallery show examines culture of auspiciousness

24 November 2020 -
The gallery is one of the museum’s 18 exhibition spaces. “Auspiciousness has underpinned China’s belief system for centuries,” says curator and art historian Dr Shuxia Chen. ... Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Courtesy collection of Museum of Applied
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/11/23/inaugural-china-gallery-show-examines-culture-of-auspiciousness.html
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2018 events

Monday January 08, 2024
Sydney. Assistant Curator, Indigenous Heritage, Matt Poll, brings together Aboriginal people working in community, museum and government sectors to reflect on their experiences. ... Why do contemporary conflicts never end? William L. Fox, Director of the
www.sydney.edu.au/engage/events-sponsorships/sydney-ideas/2018.html
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Our history - Chau Chak Wing Museum

Sydney University Museums. 'Macleay Museum University of Sydney', 1893–1902, photograph: John Shewan, HP83.57.4. ... Since its inception, the museum was overseen by an illustrious list of honorary curators, including Edward Reeve, William J Woodhouse,
www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/our-history.html