The surprisingly queer history of Melbourne Uni
About the walk
Please note, this tour is a repeat session, and will follow a similar route to previous editions.
Join Dr Graham Willett to delve once again into the broader history of Melbourne and the University of Melbourne on this queer history walk, exploring the public, private and often secret history of students, academics and staff of the University.
From The Group of 1930s women scholars to the collections of the Baillieu Library, the emergence of Gay Liberation, the first National Homosexual Conference… The Union Building, the Sports Centre, the poster bollards, the public toilets – all these, we will see, have played a role in shaping the queer life and culture of the university.
What to expect:
A 60-minute walking tour of the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus.
A small group with plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions.
While every effort will be made to accommodate mobility levels, please note the tour will involve approximately 3km of walking outside, including across uneven surfaces.
Graham's tour is supported by the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne.
About your guide
Dr Graham Willett
Dr Graham Willett is a historian of Australia’s very queer past and has been researching, writing and teaching in the field since 1979. He is the author of Before Mardi Gras: Lesbian and Gay Activism in Australia 1969-1978, has been published in various books and journals in his field, and is commissioning editor for Queer Oz Folk publishing. He is a Life Member, former president and Volunteer Organiser at the Australian Queer Archives and recipient of the Globe Community Award 2015. As an Honorary Fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne, Graham is enthusiastic about taking the results of his research to the wider community and has hosted history walks, curated exhibitions and published history snippets in the queer media and online.
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Image: Australian Queer Archives
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