Steven Farram

Dr. Steven Farram is an Associate Professor in North Australian and Regional Studies at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Arts and Society. He holds a PhD (2004) from CDU on West Timor's political history (1901-1967). His research focuses on Northern Australian and Southeast Asian history, particularly Indonesia and Timor-Leste, alongside 1960s regional popular culture. He actively contributes to journals through book/exhibition reviews and participates in international/local conferences, coordinating Darwin's Annual History Colloquium.

• Education: PhD in History (CDU, 2004); Other thesis (CDU, 1997)
• Affiliations: Professional Historians Association (NT), Historical Society of NT

Research interests include colonial history, Indigenous studies, and cultural history. Recent publications analyze Cyclone Tracy's legacy, Indonesian historical narratives, and the Borroloola Stolen Generations. Awards include multiple Chief Minister's History Book Awards and a best article prize.

Supervised 12+ students on topics like WWII radar units, Northern Territory socio-political impacts, and Eurasian migration. Active in promoting regional historical discourse through academic and public engagements.