Monash University experts are available to discuss the following topics:
Australian memories of WWI; Politics of ANZAC Day; commemorating war; Remembering war
Professor Alistair Thomson, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies
Contact details: To arrange an appointment with Professor Thomson, please contact Monash Media on +61 3 9903 4840 or at media@monash.edu
Read more of Alistair’s work on Monash Lens
Prisoners of war; Women’s ANZAC history; Women’s war effort contribution
Professor Christina Twomey, Head of School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies
Contact details: +61 418 290 191 or media@monash.edu
Read more of Christina’s work on Monash Lens
The place of sport on ANZAC Day; Language of ANZAC Day
Dr Tom Heenan, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics
Contact details: +61 439 047 118 or media@monash.edu
What can be done to reduce mental illness and suicide in military members transitioning to civilian life?
Associate Professor Sanjiva Wijesinha, Department of General Practice
Contact details: +61 3 9902 24489 or media@monash.edu
Available from April 21.
Commentary on Turkey and Australia relations in the wake of diplomatic stoush between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; Australian ANZAC Day Tourism in Turkey
Dr Aydogan Kars, Coordinator of the Islamic Studies Program and Lecturer in Islamic and Interreligious studies, Centre for Religious Studies
Contact details: +61 414 152 754 or media@monash.edu
The art and significance of the bugle call
Dr Paul Williamson, Professional jazz trumpet musician and Honours Coordinator, Sir Zelaman Cowen School of Music
Contact details: +61 432 711 897 or media@monash.edu
War reporting; Reporting of WWI; WWI photography; The Anzac legend and trauma; the Australian War Memorial
Dr Fay Anderson, School of Media, Film and Journalism
Contact details: +61 430 744 622 or media@monash.edu
The experience of Australian school teachers and children during WWI
Dr Rosalie Triolo, Senior Lecturer, Education
Contact details: To arrange an appointment with Dr Triolo, please contact Monash Media at +61 3 9903 4840 ormedia@monash.edu
The history of the game two-up. How did it become synonymous with Anzac Day yet banned as a form of gambling every other day?
Dr Charles Livingstone, Head of Gambling and Social Determinants Unit and Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine