Rosanne Kennedy

Dr. Rosanne Kennedy is an Associate Professor at The Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the School of Literature, Languages & Linguistics and the Department of Literary Studies and Gender Sexuality & Culture. She holds a PhD from Duke University and has held prestigious fellowships globally, including at Cambridge University and Konstanz University. Her research focuses on trauma, memory, and witnessing in transnational contexts, particularly examining the intersections of Holocaust studies, Stolen Generations, feminist theory, and cultural theory.

Her academic career includes awards such as the ANU Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Supervision (2016) and the CASS Award (2015). She has supervised numerous research students and contributed to projects like the 'Decolonising Methods in Memory Studies' and 'Memory Activism in Australia and the Asia-Pacific'.

Dr. Kennedy’s research explores themes such as multidirectional memory, decolonial practices, and the role of art and activism in shaping collective memory. Her work bridges literary analysis with legal, gender, and environmental studies, addressing issues like #MeToo, refugee testimony, and the ethics of historical representation.

Her articles and book chapters reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, analyzing works ranging from historical novels to contemporary legal dramas. Key projects include examining the Comfort Women statue in Sydney and the global implications of Guantánamo Diary. She also leads initiatives like the 'InterGEN Dialogues' to foster intergenerational memory exchange.

Dr. Kennedy’s grants and collaborations highlight her role in advancing critical memory studies, with projects addressing climate change, Indigenous rights, and transnational solidarity. Her work underscores the urgency of confronting historical injustices through scholarly and artistic engagement.