Anne Pender
Kidman Chair of Australian Studies · University-wide people directory · University of Adelaide
Quick answer: Anne Pender is Kidman Chair of Australian Studies at University of Adelaide. Anne Pender shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Research interests
I research modern and contemporary Australian literature and theatre. I have particular interests in biography, theatre history and comedy.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2025] Pender, A. (2025). The Costs of Comedy and the Future of the Arts in Australia. Adelaide, SA: St Mark’s College (obh print).
[2024] Pender, A. (2024). Biography, History and Democracy: Contemporary Writing about Australian Lives. Journal of Australian Studies, 48(2), 165-178.
[2023] Pender, A., Knight, T., Peters, S., & Seton, M. (2023). Wellbeing for Student Actors: #MeToo and New Initiatives in the Australian Tertiary Drama Curriculum. In M. White, F. McCallum, & C. Boyle (Eds.), New Research and Possibilities in Wellbeing Education (pp. 91-112). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
[2023] Pender, J. (2023). Long, Joan Dorothy (1925-1999). National Centre of Biography, Australian National University.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anne Pender hiring PhD students at University of Adelaide?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Anne Pender's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability..
What does Anne Pender research?
I research modern and contemporary Australian literature and theatre. I have particular interests in biography, theatre history and comedy.
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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