On Tuesday 19 May 2026 Elizabeth Malcolm died peacefully in Melbourne following a long illness aged 77. Elizabeth was the inaugural Gerry Higgins professor of Irish Studies at the University of Melbourne. She was also one of the founders of ISAANZ, the Australasian Journal of Irish Studies and a renowned historian of Irish and Irish Australian history. Teacher, mentor and friend to many, Elizabeth will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son Hartley and her brother Robert. May she rest in peace.
Elizabeth’s friends and colleagues are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate her life
Wednesday 27 May, 2026 4.00 pm AEST. Oratory, Newman College, 887 Swanston Street, Parkville 3052.
Those who cannot attend in person are invited to register for the livestream
If you need more information, contact Dianne Hall