Circa aims to reflect the many styles, themes and formats embraced by professional historians. The biennial journal provides a forum for Professional Historians Association (PHA) members throughout Australia to publish peer-reviewed articles about how they engage with history and practice in a variety of areas such as cultural heritage, museums, oral history, commissioned history, the media, education and government.
The latest issue of Circa (no.8) is now released and available to read here!
Circa is overseen by a voluntary Editorial Board. The editors are Francesca Beddie and Elizabeth Offer. They can be contacted at circa@historians.org.au
The other board members are:
Emma Russell, BA, MA
Christine de Matos, BA Hons, Dip Ed, PhD
Kiera Lindsey, BA, MA First, PhD
Jeff Hopkins Weise, BA Hons, M.Phil
Richard Trembath, BA Hons, PhD
Submissions may present findings from historical research; explore the use of common or unusual sources; reflect on challenges confronting the history profession; or examine a topical issue. Referees are looking for high-quality, original work that is underpinned by rigorous research, is well argued and written in an accessible style. The guidelines set out submission requirements.
Reviews of exhibitions, conferences, and other projects are also welcome. Please contact the editors to propose a review.
Call for Papers
When you are considering the subject of your paper, please keep in mind that the conference is also a springboard to the next issue of Circa, the PHA's biennial peer-reviewed journal.
Issue nine is planned to appear in March/April 2026.
Submissions are already open and close in October 2025. The guidelines set out submission requirements.
If you prefer to write a review of an exhibition, conference or other projects, please contact the editors to propose a review: circa@historians.org.au
If you wish to make a submission or discuss possible contributions, please contact the editors at circa@historians.org.au