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The Project: History Extension Seminar Day

Presented by Museums of History NSW and the State Library of NSW, this seminar day will equip students with the tools, advice and confidence to embark on their major project.

The History Extension Project Seminar Day is delivered as a hybrid event. Students have the option to attend the full-day program in person, or half a day online (morning sessions only). Whether attending in person or virtually, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with museum, library and history professionals, History Extension experts, and former History Extension students.

Highlights of this year’s seminar include a Q&A with historian, author, podcaster, educator and public commentator, Professor Anna Clark, and a chance to learn all the tips and tricks from high-performing History Extension students from recent years. Students attending the program in person can also attend a series of afternoon workshops designed to spark curiosity and allow students to speak with experts and network with their peers. All attendees will receive access to a suite of online content, including research tips and presentations from previous years.

Keynote speaker

Professor Anna Clark

Author, podcaster, educator, historian and public commentator

Professor Anna Clark is a historian and public commentator based at the Australian Centre for Public History at the University of Technology Sydney. She has written and co-edited several works of history: with Stuart Macintyre she co-wrote the History Wars in 2003, which was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize for Australian History and the Queensland Premier's Prize for Best Literary or Media Work Advancing Public Debate.

Her book, Making Australian History, was published by Penguin in 2022 and was longlisted for a Walkley Award and an NIB Literary Award. She is also the creator of the successful podcasts for primary schools and for teachers: Hey History! and Hey History Teacher! Her teaching interests range across Australian history and historiography, including contests over the past, oral history, history education, memory studies, and public history.

Program and information

Program: The Project - History Extension Seminar 2026

Registration: The Project - History Extension Seminar 2026

Location

Online seminar:
Via Zoom

In person:
State Library of New South Wales
Museum of Sydney
Hyde Park Barracks
Justice and Police Museums

Date & time

Save the date: Tuesday 17 November, 9am–3:30pm

Bookings open 21st September

Cost

In Person Program – Student: $40
In Person Program – Teacher: $40
Online Program – Student: $25
Online Program – Teacher: $25

Contact us

Email: learning.team@mhnsw.au

Register your interest

2025 keynote address: Marc Fennell

Access this video to watch the keynote address for 2025, given by Marc Fennell, journalist, presenter and author.

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Writing the Project: History Extension Seminar

This interactive online seminar is presented by Museums of History NSW and the State Library of NSW

Sophie Reid, Producer – Learning Programs; Carlin de Montfort, curator; and Naomi Manning, Producer – Learning Programs, stand in front of a series of cameras as they present a virtual excursion. They are standing behind a table of historical objects in the Meet the Convicts room on the top floor of the Hyde Park Barracks.

Virtual excursions

Our interactive virtual excursions connect your class live with a museum educator and focus on specific curriculum content, concepts and skills. We currently offer virtual excursions for Stages 1 to 4

A group of students and Sydney Living Museums curriculum program deliverer Hannah at the Old Dairy as part of the Early to Rise program at Rouse Hill Estate

Onsite programs

Our museums, historic houses and gardens are at the heart of every school interaction. We offer immersive, curriculum-linked excursions for Stages 1 to 6

Close up of a ceramic bottle. This item was featured in one of our virtual excursions.

Learning resources

Explore our range of online resources designed by teachers to support student learning in the classroom or at home