East Perth Power Station and the Electrification of Western Australia: Interpretation of an Historic Site. Over the past century electricity has transformed people's lives. This project investigates the history of electrification in Australia through an interpretation of the historic site of East Perth power station, Australia's first centralised power station and now WA's most significant redevelopment site. The interconnection of electricity's technologies with human lives is the focus of this ....East Perth Power Station and the Electrification of Western Australia: Interpretation of an Historic Site. Over the past century electricity has transformed people's lives. This project investigates the history of electrification in Australia through an interpretation of the historic site of East Perth power station, Australia's first centralised power station and now WA's most significant redevelopment site. The interconnection of electricity's technologies with human lives is the focus of this research. It will result in scholarly outputs in print and digital form and provide thematic and narrative materials for best-practice historic heritage interpretation. The research is supported by industry partners including stakeholders in the East Perth power station site, community and government organisations, and researchers from four universities.Read moreRead less
The Role of Cultural Heritage In Conflict Transformation Societies. This project examines some of the key challenges societies face as they attempt to recover from violence and war. In studying a series of conflict transformation societies, the project addresses one of the key forces causing the insecurities of contemporary globalization. The research focuses on the ways in which the culture and cultural heritage of a society both contribute to, and inhibit, reconstruction. By enhancing Australi ....The Role of Cultural Heritage In Conflict Transformation Societies. This project examines some of the key challenges societies face as they attempt to recover from violence and war. In studying a series of conflict transformation societies, the project addresses one of the key forces causing the insecurities of contemporary globalization. The research focuses on the ways in which the culture and cultural heritage of a society both contribute to, and inhibit, reconstruction. By enhancing Australia's knowledge about the socio-cultural specificities of other countries, the project offers an innovative understanding of our regional and global security concerns. Read moreRead less