Kate Darian-Smith

Professor Kate Darian-Smith is the Executive Dean of the College of Arts, Law and Education (CALE), and passionate about understanding the social and cultural changes that have shaped Australian peoples and places. As a leading historian of Australia, she is known for her distinctive cross-disciplinary approach, and her engagement with cultural heritage and the ways that historic events are publicly commemorated. As the Executive Dean, Professor Darian-Smith is proud of the breadth and excellence of the College - from creative arts, the humanities and social sciences, to professional schools in law and education. Throughout her career, and at the University of Tasmania, she has forged connections between scholarly departments and disciplines, and connections between universities and government, industry and community organisations.