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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 professional work with the Macquarie University Art Gallery.

 

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

Member, Australian National University Collections Advisory Group

20 Jan 202331 Dec 2025

President, UMAC University Museums and Collections, an International Committee of ICOM (International Council of Museums).

19 Sept 2022Sept 2025

Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney

19 May 202219 May 2025

Strategic Evaluation Review Committee, International Council of Museums

18 Sept 202030 Jun 2025

Vice President, UMAC University Museums and Collections, an International Committee of ICOM (International Council of Museums).

5 Sept 20195 Sept 2022

Executive Officer, NSW Branch, Museums Australia

Feb 2016Feb 2018

Visiting Scholar, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Qian Xuesen Library and Museum

Feb 2016Apr 2019

Casual Academic, Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation Program, University of Canberra

Jul 2015Nov 2015

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  • Women at Macquarie

    Daley, A. & Simpson, A., Aug 2024

    Research output: Non-traditional research outputCuratorship

  • Alexander McKenzie

    Simpson, A., 2023, The Art of Giving: The Macquarie University Art Collection. Davis, R. & Stone, J. (eds.). Sydney, NSW: Macquarie University, p. 46-47 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingOther chapter contributionpeer-review

  • Craig Koomeeta

    Simpson, A., 2023, The Art of Giving: The Macquarie University Art Collection. Davis, R. & Stone, J. (eds.). Sydney, NSW: Macquarie University, p. 30-33 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingOther chapter contributionpeer-review

  • Judy Cassab: (1920-2015)

    Simpson, A., 2023, The Art of Giving: The Macquarie University Art Collection. Davis, R. & Stone, J. (eds.). Sydney, NSW: Macquarie University, p. 10-11 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingOther chapter contributionpeer-review

  • Mary Brown Napangardi

    Simpson, A., 2023, The Art of Giving: The Macquarie University Art Collection. Davis, R. & Stone, J. (eds.). Sydney, NSW: Macquarie University, p. 60-65 6 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingOther chapter contributionpeer-review