Grace Bateman

Dr Grace Bateman (PhD Otago, History). Dunedin – based historian. nzskatinghistory.org.nz

I am available for research into a diverse variety of aspects of society and culture. I have a wide range of experience in researching and writing many different topics using different methodologies, both as project lead, and as a research assistant.

Two examples of this diversity are my recent work as Assistant Research Fellow in Biochemistry, University of Otago, where I developed a database of literature assisting research into molecular biomarkers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), and my current project, investigating the history of ice skating in New Zealand: nzskatinghistory.org.nz

I have interdisciplinary expertise from many research projects, and from completing 4 degrees with 4 different majors (History, Geography, Psychology, Museums and Cultural Heritage).

While skilled in many methods of historical (and scientific) research, I am particularly passionate about using oral history. I am a highly experienced oral historian, having completed over 75 full-length oral history interviews over the past 20 years. I am a member of NOHANZ as well as PHANZA.

I’m also very good at using statistics in historical research, which appears to be a rare skill.

I have also:
-built several websites,
-digitised historical audio-visual material,
-produced many videos,
-proof-read many books/theses/articles,
-published book chapters and articles,
-developed databases,
-written biographies,
-spoken at many conferences and public events,
and lots more.

Particular areas/topics of expertise include researching histories of:
Religion and Spirituality,
Childhood,
Music,
Literature,
Disabilities,
Sport,
Dunedin/Otago,
Social and Cultural history of 20th and 21st Century New Zealand,
Conscientious Objection,
Death, grieving and suicide
Science

Information about my thesis research is here: https://hdl.handle.net/10523/4752