Call for Papers: Open Theme – Melbourne Historical Journal Volume 49

Published since 1961, Melbourne Historical Journal (MHJ, ISSN: 0076-6232) is a refereed journal for the publication of Australian, Aotearoa/New Zealand and Pacific graduate work in history. The global conjunctures and profound epistemic shifts of recent years have challenged researchers to transcend conventional paradigms and interrogate the deep structures of human experience. In response to this… Read more »

2026 Collective Members Wanted | Melbourne Historical Journal

Collective members wanted | Melbourne Historical Journal Dear Graduate Researchers at the University of Melbourne, Published since 1961, Melbourne Historical Journal (MHJ) is a refereed journal for the publication of graduate students’ and Early Career Researchers’ work in history. It is open to new approaches and aims to present original work to a wide and responsive global readership. The journal’s home is in the… Read more »

Book review guidelines

All book reviews should conform to the MHJ Style Guide. The Melbourne Historical Journal accepts book reviews that are consistent with the scope of the journal. We source review copies of books from publishers for our authors. We also accept exhibition and other kinds of reviews. Reviews are due in October each year. If you are interested in writing a review, please… Read more »

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Call for Papers on the theme of ‘Renewal’MHJ Volume 49

The MHJ invites papers for its next issue on the theme of ‘Renewal’. We welcome submissions that critically engage with the concept of renewal in its various forms.

Vol 48 (Dis)junctures Digital Edition Launched!

The MHJ Editorial Collective are happy to announce the digital launch of Volume 48, (Dis)junctures! You can access the new volume on our journal system. Watch this space for further information about our upcoming launch event and the call for papers for the next volume. Volume 48 of Melbourne Historical Journal includes: Joel Barnes Vale:… Read more »

Vol 48 Call For Papers

The MHJ is calling for papers for its latest edition: “(Dis)junctures” Volume 48 (2021) In 2020, we have become more acutely aware of the suddenness and rapidity of the breaks, challenges, tensions, losses and, in some instances, opportunities which change presents. In many cases, our personal experiences of COVID-19 have influenced how we work and… Read more »

We’re back!

After some issues, we’re back up! The newest edition of the journal will be published shortly – watch this space.

Narratives and Power: MHJ’s Response to the Changing Stakes for Postgraduate Journals

In this blog post, Jessie Matheson and Stephen Jakubowicz discuss the role of Melbourne Historical Journal today in the face of current changes to higher education. Specifically, they look at how postgraduate journals must evolve to respond to the issues facing Australian universities today, and why potential contributors should consider submitting to a journal like… Read more »

Greg Dening Memorial Prize 2016

Congratulations to Toby Nash, winner of the 2016 Greg Dening Memorial Prize! Established in 2009, the prize is offered to honour the work and ideas of Professor Greg Dening. The Greg Dening Memorial Prize is awarded to the graduate article submitted to the Melbourne Historical Journal which best engages with the broad themes and methodologies… Read more »

A World Enchanted: Magic and the Margins

The second volume in the Melbourne Historical Journal Research Series A World Enchanted: Magic and the Margins edited by Julie Davies and Michael Pickering Essays in Honour of Charles Zika This collection of essays by students, past and present, from the University of Melbourne celebrates the life and scholarly work of Professor Charles Zika. It commemorates… Read more »

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