Nathan Wise

Professor Nathan Wise is a Professor in Public and Applied History at the University of New England's Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Wollongong and a PhD from the University of New South Wales. His research examines the cultural history of military labour, focusing on workers' responses to military environments through cultural outputs. He has studied military labour across the American Civil War, World Wars, and contributed to global military labour historiography.

Teaching emphasizes historical theory and practice, with courses on US, European, and Australian history, particularly cultural and labour themes. His notable works include The Pursuit of Justice (2017) and Anzac Labour (2014). Research interests span transnational comparisons of military labour, wartime social dynamics, and the intersection of military and civilian life. He has reviewed key texts on Australian colonial history and co-authored studies on digital learning and historical methodologies.

Publications explore topics like recruitment posters, cadet corps symbolism, and the material culture of warfare. He is active in academic societies such as the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History and serves on editorial boards. His work bridges historical inquiry with contemporary educational practices, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding labour and conflict.