Overview
The Waterworth Optical Collection contains images and objects that illustrate how the Hobart Optical Annexe and Waterworth factory contributed to Australia’s war effort and after the war continued to operate as a successful business. Nearly 200 women of different ages worked together in teams to make, fix and design thousands of finely honed glass and metal objects. This honours scholarship will examine how women played a crucial role in the success of the business to about 1960 and illustrate the changing role of women in Tasmanian society.
Eligibility
- Available to a student commencing an honours research program in History in 2024 which involves utilising the resources of the University of Tasmania Library’s digital Waterworth Optical Collection.
- Preference will be given to a student working on the history of the Waterworth Optical Collection and the crucial role played by women.
- Selection will be based on academic achievement.
On-going Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
Amount
$5,000
Duration
One year
Starting Date
08 May 2024
Closing Date
30 June 2024
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Open
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