Robert Mason

Associate Professor Robert Mason serves as Deputy Head of Research at Griffith University's School of Humanities. As a public historian and museum studies scholar, his research examines how museums across Asia-Pacific engage with colonialism and historical violence. His interdisciplinary work involves collaborations with academics, curators, and human rights activists globally.

Research interests include:

• Representations of colonial violence
• Transnational memory practices
• Indigenous-settler relations
• Heritage of protest movements

He has led international projects including museum exhibitions and digital heritage initiatives. Recent publications analyze contested narratives in Serbian museums, favela heritage activism, and border violence in Mexican cultural institutions.