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Biography
Prior to working at Macquarie University I was a museum curator at the University of Queensland. While there, I secured internal research funding for a review of UQ's museums and collections. This led to the first development of a set of policy proposals for museums and collections at the university. These were subsequently endorsed and implemented by the University's Senate.
At Macquarie, I introduced and developed Australia's first undergraduate degree program in Museum Studies followed by named postgraduate degree programs. These programs were delivered by the Science Faculty and designed as an alternative to the usual art history / cultural heritage study to career path. It produced graduates for the sector with an enhanced understanding of science in museum practice as well as the more traditional areas of history and culture. These programs ran for 10 years.
Since ceasing full time employment at Macquarie in 2014, I undertake a range of paid and voluntary project work in higher education, heritage, museums and galleries. Recent projects include a casual teaching appointment to deliver AHIS205, An Introduction to Museum Practice and casual professional work with the university's archives and collections.
Research interests
I have research interests in the history, role and functions of museums in society, in particular, university museums, museum education, natural history and the public understanding of science. I also retain research interests stemming from my PhD studies in Paleozoic geology and conodont biostratigraphy and taxonomy.
External positions
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney
19 May 2022 → 19 May 2024
Strategic Evaluation Review Committee, International Council of Museums
18 Sep 2020 → 30 Jun 2023
Vice President, UMAC University Museums and Collections, an International Committee of ICOM (International Council of Museums).
5 Sep 2019 → 5 Sep 2022
Executive Officer, NSW Branch, Museums Australia
Feb 2016 → Feb 2018
Visiting Scholar, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Qian Xuesen Library and Museum
Feb 2016 → Apr 2019
Casual Academic, Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation Program, University of Canberra
Jul 2015 → Nov 2015
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Projects
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#OBLCoP: Curriculum mapping of collections and source-based learning pilot
Thogersen, J., Simpson, A., Hammond, G., Janiszewski, L. & Guerry, E.
8/01/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Teaching
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Australian University Collections: towards a third sector-wide review
1/08/09 → 31/07/11
Project: Research
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Illuminated manuscript, Sydney, NSW: sadness
Simpson, A., 2022, 100 Treasures / 100 Emotions: the Macquarie University History Museum. Bommas, M. (ed.). Lewes, UK: Giles Ltd., p. 124-125 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Museums and education for research
Simpson, A., 15 Feb 2022, p. 10-11. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Sydney 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony, Daily Telegraph Souvenir Edition, Australia: glee
Simpson, A., 2022, 100 Treasures / 100 Emotions: The Macquarie University History Museum. Bommas, M. (ed.). Lewes, UK: Giles Ltd., p. 212-213 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Alexander McKenzie
Simpson, A., 2021, The art of giving: the Macquarie University Art Collection. Davis, R., Hargraves, K., Janiszewski, L. & Simpson, A. (eds.). Sydney: Macquarie University, p. 38-39 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Australian University Museums and Collections interfacing with COVID-19
Simpson, A., 18 Mar 2021, Australian Museums and Galleries Association Magazine, 29, 1, p. 29-35 7 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Website › Article
Prizes
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Macquarie University Innovation Award
Simpson, Andrew (Recipient), Mawson, R. (Recipient), Talent, John (Recipient) & Winchester-Seeto, T. (Recipient), 1 Dec 2004
Prize
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Museums and Galleries National Award
Davis, Rhonda (Recipient), Simpson, Andrew (Recipient), Menadier, B. (Recipient), Sheedy, Kenneth (Recipient), Eyre, E. (Recipient), Hammond, Gina (Recipient), Jones, J. (Recipient), Oldfield, R. (Recipient), Van Dyke, K. (Recipient), Hargraves, K. (Recipient), Janiszewski, Leonard (Recipient), Thogersen, J. (Recipient) & Downing, Alison (Recipient), 17 May 2014
Prize
Activities
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Keynote: Museums and Education for Research
Andrew Simpson (Speaker)
16 Feb 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Natural History Museums in Higher Education: Unique Programs and Potential
Andrew Simpson (Speaker)
22 Feb 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The impact of Covid 19 on university museums
Andrew Simpson (Speaker)
14 May 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Press / Media
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University Museums Training Week Shanghai: 2019 edition is next week!
19/04/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Strengthening global university museum collaboration in China
Marta Lourenco & Andrew Simpson
25/09/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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UMTWS will happen again this month in Shanghai
2/04/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Impacts
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Inquiry into museums and galleries in NSW
Andrew Simpson (Participant)
Impact: Policy impacts, Culture impacts, Organisation impacts
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NSW Government's management of the Powerhouse Museum and other museums and cultural projects in New South Wales
Andrew Simpson (Participant)
Impact: Culture impacts, Organisation impacts, Policy impacts
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UMAC Guidance for Restitution and Return of Items from University Museums and Collections
Steph Scholten (Participant), Sally Yerkovich (Participant), Mathew Trinca (Participant) & Andrew Simpson (Participant)
Impact: Organisation impacts, Policy impacts