Malcolm Traill

Malcolm Traill is a Multi-Discipline Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Humanities, University of Western Australia. He also serves as an Honorary Research Associate at the Western Australian Museum. His roles include public history engagement, such as founding the Museum Curatorial lecture series and contributing to regional historical initiatives. He is actively involved in local governance as an Elected Member of the Albany City Council and operates a produce stall at the Albany Farmers Market.

Education includes a Master of Arts in Librarianship (Loughborough University, 1984), a Graduate Diploma in Library Studies (Western Australian Institute of Technology, 1976), and a Bachelor of Arts in History (University of Western Australia, 1974).

Traill specializes in Albany and Great Southern regional history, public history, and museum studies. His research focuses on local historical narratives, colonial encounters, and heritage preservation. He has authored over 20 articles in Southerly Magazine and received the 2020 Western Australian Heritage Award for Professional Contribution.

His engagement includes editorial activities for Studies in West Australian History and public exhibitions like Benjamin & Kitty: the Creative Brierley Family. He has organized numerous conferences and lectures, contributing extensively to historical outreach in the region.

Traill's work integrates academic research with community engagement, reflecting his dedication to preserving and promoting regional history through multiple platforms.