Dr. Bruce Scates

Biography

Bruce Scates is a Professor and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. His publications include 'Return to Gallipoli', 'New Australia', and 'The Cambridge History of the Shrine of Remembrance'. He won the NSW Premier’s History Award for his contributions to Australian history. Scates is also the lead author of 'Anzac Journeys', which was shortlisted for the Ernest Scott Prize and contributes to the 'Cambridge History of World War'. His novel 'Dangerous Ground', retracing C.E.W. Bean’s steps at Gallipoli, received special commendation at the Christina Stead Awards and is listed in Australia’s national curriculum for literature. Scates has worked closely with various institutions, producing the film 'Australian Journey' and serving as a historical consultant for the ABC series 'War Changed'. He has advised on the content for the new interpretive centre at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux and collaborated with the National Museum of Australia and National Archives on digitisation projects. His roles include Chairman of the Military History Heritage Committee and member of the Anzac Centenary Advisory Board. Scates has received several awards for teaching excellence and frequently contributes to public forums. His article 'A Monument Murder' critiquing settler commemoration gained significant recognition.

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