INTERNATIONAL HISTORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Upcoming event: Rethinking the Birth of the Modern World
July 23-27, 2012
(with the support of Harvard University, and the University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, China Studies Centre, and International Office)
In July 2012, at the University of Sydney, historians and students from around the world will gather to rethink the history of liberalism, and the early nineteenth century, from an international and global perspective.
The program includes two workshops:
- ‘Global Liberalisms’ July 23
(also with the support of the University of Sydney, China Studies Centre) - ‘Rethinking the Early Nineteenth Century’ July 24
A postgraduate intensive*:
- Empire and International History, July 26-27.
Special Public Lecture, Tuesday 24th July:
- 'The British Empire Between Reform and Repression'
Sir Chris Bayly, FBA, FRSL,Vere Harmsworth Professor of Imperial and Naval History Cambridge University, Director of Cambridge University’s Centre of South Asian Studies.
(co-sponsored with the Faculty of Arts, and the Alumni Office, University of Sydney)
Download conference program
*Details of the postgraduate intensive here:
Empire and International History: The 4th International Postgraduate Intensive - 26-27 July 2012
What is International History?
International History has been around since the origins of modern historiography. It has its roots in the Rankean tradition of diplomatic history, namely the study of state foreign policies. It would be surprising, however, if over the course of more than a century international history had remained only the analysis of state archives. When, at the end of the First World War, international relations emerged as a field of scholarship, International History began to encompass the study of empires, races, economies, societies, and internationalism itself. At the end of the twentieth century, it was as influenced by developments in the broader study of history, including the new interest in the cultural dimension of politics, and in transnational organisations and experiences.
What is International History at the University of Sydney?
International History at the University of Sydney represents a wide range of research and teaching interests. Some of these reflect the department’s traditional strengths in regions, particularly the history of America, Australia, Britain and Europe. Staff are also developing programs and projects focused on international and transnational themes, including the history of international law, international organisations such as the League of Nations and the United Nations, international institutions, terrorism, diplomacy, the Congress of Vienna, and genocide.
Who is involved in International History at Sydney?
International Historians at the University of Sydney include Prof Glenda Sluga, Dr Clare Corbould, Dr James Curran, Prof. Richard Waterhouse, Dr Julia Horne, Dr Dirk Moses, Dr Margaret Poulos and A/Prof. Andrew Fitzmaurice.
The Department of History at the University of Sydney is the research and teaching leader in International History in Australia. Our staff have research links with major institutions throughout the world, including Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Columbia, the Sorbonne, and the universities of the World University Network (WUN). The Department hosts visiting experts in the field, currently including Prof. David Armitage of Harvard University.
Further information on Faculty.
How do I study International History at Sydney?
We supervise in a wide range of areas in International History, extending across political, social, and cultural methodologies. We also have International History coursework offerings for postgraduates. In 2011, the department is introducing a new entry level unit in International and Diplomatic History.
Further information on course offerings.
The links on this page will guide you to further information regarding our research and teaching programs and events!
If you would like further information regarding our International History offerings or supervision, please contact the Department, relevant staff member or .