Geoff Ginn

Associate Professor Geoff Ginn is a historian at The University of Queensland's School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, specializing in British history, urban history, and public history. He has authored two major books: Archangels & Archaeology: JSM Ward's Kingdom of the Wise (2012) and Culture, Philanthropy and the Poor in Late-Victorian London (2017). His ARC Linkage-funded Queensland Atlas of Religion (2019-2024) explores religious diversity, while his upcoming book examines Edwardian New Liberals' intimate politics.

Research interests span

• Queensland religious and cultural history
• Colonial urban development
• British imperial influence
• Heritage studies

His work bridges academic research, public history, and museum sectors, including consultancy roles and collaborations with Queensland History Teachers Association.

Scientific contributions include

• Chevening Scholar (1995-96)
• Visiting Fellow at Institute of Historical Research, University of London (2014)

He has supervised numerous PhD and Master's projects on topics ranging from German settlements to Australian socialism, often collaborating with Professor Andrew Bonnell.

Active in institutional governance, he served on State Library of Queensland (2005-08) and Queensland Museum (2008-13, 2017-2023) boards. Current affiliations include Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies and Centre of Architecture, Theory, Culture, and History.