‘Finding an Indigenous voice’

Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025, 12:22 AM | Source: Pursuit

James Waghorne, Ross Jones, Marcia Langton AM

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The procession that entered Wilson Hall in September 2012 included the University of Melbourne’s two Indigenous professors, Marcia Langton and Ian Anderson.

Professor Anderson was to be conferred that day with an honorary doctorate in medical science for his skilful blending of ‘medical and sociocultural’ knowledge, and his leadership on a wide range of public and university bodies and committees, including Onemda and the Lowitja Institute.

Ian Anderson dressed in academic regalia and a possum skin cloak at a graduation ceremony
Professor Ian Anderson wearing a possum-skin cloak made by Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung woman Mandy Nicholson at the Doctor of Medical Science (Honoris Causa) presentation in September 2012. Picture: Chiron / Melbourne Medical School

Professor Langton was the University’s first Indigenous professor, and...


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