Dr. Eureka Henrich

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Eureka Henrich is a lecturer in the Arts, Design & Architecture School at the University of New South Wales. She is a social cultural historian whose research focuses on the experiences, understandings, and representations of migration. Her published work encompasses the history of migration exhibitions, museums, and memorials in 20th century Australia, particularly in transnational contexts. Currently, she investigates the intersections of migration, health, and assimilation in post-war Australia. With over a decade of experience in academia, Henrich has held lectureships and research fellowships at the University of Hertfordshire, University of Leicester, and King's College London. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and earned her PhD in History from UNSW in 2012. Returning to Sydney in 2022, she completed a fellowship with the Australian Historical Association and took on her role at UNSW in 2023. Henrich is also involved in public history through serving as a committee member for Oral History NSW and as an editorial board member for the journal 'Great Circle'. In 2024, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in recognition of her contributions to historical scholarship. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys running, playing chamber music as a trained flautist, and parenting.

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