We have received some wonderful feedback for one of our new speakers, Clare Wright, which we would love to share with you all.

Clare presented at the annual Loreto Mandeville Hall Writer’s Breakfast in late August as part of Book Week 2014.
In her presentation, Dr Wright described the process of undertaking research, of relentlessly seeking out the answer to a research question and of uncovering facts that might have been overlooked by others who had previously examined the same primary sources.

The message from Dr Wright to the students in the audience emphasised the importance of perseverance and finding joy in what you do. She spoke of a particular teacher who inspired her love of history. This woman was ordinary in many ways, but her passion had a transformative influence on Dr Wright and set her on the path of being a historian.

Dr Wright’s presentation was beautifully woven, richly illustrated and completely engaging. It was clear that every member of the audience had become immersed in her narrative, and many commented that they could have listened to her for hours. For those who attended, the Writers’ Breakfast was indeed a wonderful start to the day.

Thank you to Rosemary Abbott, Director of Learning Resources, for sharing her positive words with us.

Clare Wright is an historian and is the winner of the 2014 Stella Prize for her book The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka, which tells the story of role of women in the Eureka Stockade.