Professor Marcia Langton AM

Professor Marcia Langton AM

Foundation Chair, Australian Indigenous Studies, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne; Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor; Associate Provost, University of Melbourne

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Health & Medicine

This has so rarely occurred in the University’s history

Truth-telling is one form of restorative justice, but more is needed to redress the wrongs done to Indigenous peoples

Arts & Culture

In this way, the beginning of a highly contested history of the University began

An Indigenous-led book challenges the presumption that universities make only ‘good’ contributions to the community – confronting the University of Melbourne’s disturbing history

Politics & Society

The 3 big lies of the no campaign

As Australians vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Professor Marcia Langton AO says the no campaign has used misinformation and lies to confuse a very simple question

Health & Medicine

Indigenous data governance for the 21st century

There is power in Indigenous data sovereignty and a new project aims to create an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Data Commons to empower communities

Politics & Society

Safeguarding our shared cultural heritage

There are thousands of agreements in place between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, but Traditional Owners need the right data to inform decision making

Arts & Culture

The world is run by those who show up

In this edited extract of the new book The Change Makers, Professor Marcia Langton tells author Shaun Carney that when you do the right thing at the right time, people will later call you a leader

Politics & Society

Truth telling at Garma

The Garma Festival brings together leaders from all walks of life to engage in cultural awareness of Yolngu and other Aboriginal cultures, building a reconciliation culture for all Australians

Arts & Culture

Storm in a petri dish

The Storm exhibition and symposium explores the connection between art, nature and science to generate new enquiries into the human condition, health and wellbeing

Arts & Culture

Part 2: 2018 Summer reading

Reading a good book on holiday is one of life’s indulgences, but getting a gem of a recommendation can be a true gift

Politics & Society

What does strong political leadership in Australia look like?

The new McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership aims to recognise political leaders who have driven positive change and encouraged a national discussion about the role of leadership