Dr. Laura Rademaker

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Biography

Laura Rademaker is a DECRA research fellow at the Australian National University. Her current project focuses on the history of Indigenous self-determination in Australia. She is the author of several significant works, including 'Meanings North Australian Mission' published by the University of Hawai’i Press in 2018, 'Tiwi Story: Turning History Downside' published by Newsouth in 2023, and 'Aboriginal Rock Art Telling History' by Cambridge University Press in 2024. Her research delves into the possibilities of 'cross-culturalizing' history, with a focus on interdisciplinary histories, oral history, and memory. Her interests encompass various realms including religion, gender, secularization, and the concept of 'deep history'. Rademaker serves as editor for 'History Australia' and is the monographs editor for Aboriginal History. Additionally, she holds the position of secretary at the Religious History Association. Rademaker has completed her PhB and PhD at the Australian National University. She is actively involved in research that aims to supervise students exploring topics aligned with her interests in Indigenous history, women's history, and oral history.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2022-02-01 — 2026-06-21

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Research fellow focused on Indigenous self-determination in Australia.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.