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Melanie Nolan is a historian specializing in labor biography, research changes in work and workers, and the connections between labor class, gender, and women's history in 20th century Australia and New Zealand. Born in Reefton, West Coast, New Zealand's South Island, she received her PhD from ANU following her undergraduate studies at the University of Canterbury. Nolan has extensive academic experience, having taught at Victoria University of Wellington and held significant leadership roles such as Professor of History and Head of History. At ANU, she serves as the Director of the National Centre of Biography and General Editor of the Australian Dictionary of Biography. Her involvement in various editorial and advisory roles underscores her commitment to advancing the field of biography and labor history. An elected Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, her latest publication is 'Biography: Historiography' (2023). Melanie is also known for her contributions to scholarly projects related to biographical studies and has supervised numerous research students. Her research interests include biography, labor history, gender studies, and transnational history.
National Centre of Biography, Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia
Oversees the operations and strategic direction of the National Centre of Biography, coordinates projects and publications.
Victoria University of Wellington • Wellington, New Zealand
Taught courses in history and conducted research, contributing to the field of labor history.
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