Rebe Taylor

Dr. Rebe Taylor is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Tasmania’s College of Arts, Law and Education (CALE). She holds a PhD from the Australian National University (2004) and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Melbourne and King’s College London. Her research focuses on colonialism, Indigenous survival, and cultural heritage, with a specialization in Tasmanian Aboriginal history and global Indigenous resilience. Taylor’s work bridges academia and public engagement, including collaborations with museums and digital archives to support Indigenous data sovereignty. She has received numerous awards, including the Queensland Premier’s Award for History and the inaugural Joan and Dick Green Family Award for Tasmanian History.

Her current projects include the ARC-funded 'Extinction, Survival, Resurgence' (2022–2026), examining Indigenous histories of deemed extinction. Taylor coordinates courses such as HUM113 (Indigenous Lifeworlds) and HTA206 (Australian History in a Global Context), emphasizing interdisciplinary and decolonial approaches. She has advised over 20 postgraduate students, focusing on topics like genocide studies, environmental history, and Indigenous activism.

Key contributions include her award-winning books Into the Heart of Tasmania (2017) and forthcoming The Women at the Edge of the World (2024), which explore Indigenous survival narratives. Taylor’s research also addresses museum ethics, fire management in Indigenous landscapes, and reconciliation processes. She actively participates in public lectures, radio interviews, and international conferences, advocating for Indigenous voices in historical narratives.