Benjamin T. Jones

Dr. Benjamin T. Jones is a Senior Lecturer in History at the School of Education and the Arts, Central Queensland University. As a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Foundation Fellow of the Australian Studies Institute, he combines academic rigor with public engagement.

• Education: PhD (Australian National University, 2012), Master of Teaching (Secondary) and BA (First Class Honours) from Western Sydney University.

His research spans Australian political history, republicanism, national identity, and pedagogical theory, with a focus on colonial histories and post-truth historiography. Recent articles analyze stigma in disease outbreaks, Indigenous health communication, and constitutional reform.

Scientific Awards:

• National Secretary of Australian Historical Association (2022)
• Visiting Fellow at University of Cologne (2022)
• Royal Historical Society Fellowship (2021)
• Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Award (2020)

A sought-after commentator, Jones has held Visiting Fellowships at Durham University, Indiana University, and University of the Third Age. His work on outbound mobility programs and Asia literacy has reshaped educational frameworks.