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Research Biography
My current research examines Australian spies and saboteurs in Europe during the Second World War, and their role in British Intelligence.
As part of my doctoral research, I investigated Australian prisoners of war in Italy, POW policy and the politics that surrounded the issue of POWs during the Second World War.
Research Interests
- Second World War
- Australian Military History
- First World War
- Prisoners of War
- Spies and Saboteurs
- Military Intelligence
Research Expertise
Experienced in using primary sources and archival resources across subject areas such as military history & Australian political wartime history. Particular skills in sourcing historical materials through complex archival research.
Career Highlights
- 2024 recipient of Ann Curthoys Prize in History
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Prisoner of War Diplomacy: Australian Prisoners of War in Italy and Australian Foreign Policy, 1939-1947, Flinders University
Feb 2020 → Jul 2023
Award Date: 27 Jul 2023
Master, Archaeology and Heritage Management, Flinders University
Mar 2017 → Jul 2018
Diploma, Archaeology and Heritage Management, Flinders University
Mar 2016 → Nov 2016
Diploma, Art History, University of Adelaide
Mar 2015 → Nov 2015
Diploma, Secondary Education, University of Adelaide
Mar 2012 → Nov 2012
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), The Decline of the Highland Clans, Flinders University
Mar 2011 → Nov 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University
Mar 2006 → Nov 2010
Bachelor, Pre-Registration , Flinders University
Mar 1999 → Nov 2002
External positions
Member, Second World War Research Group
2024 → …
Member, Britain and the World
2021 → …
Member, Australian Historical Association
2020 → …
Member, Royal Historical Society
2020 → …
Research Areas
- History
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Australia, prisoner of war policy and the shackling crisis 1942–1943
Rippon, L., 2025, In: History Australia: Journal of The Australian Historical Association. 22, 3, p. 467-483 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Australia’s Forgotten Soldiers in the Empire 1939-1947: Prisoners of War, International Diplomacy, Empire and Australian Foreign Policy
Rippon, L., Aug 2024, Palgrave Macmillan. 348 p. (Britain and the World)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Shackled Australian Prisoners of War: a weapon behind the wire
Rippon, L., 2 Jul 2024, p. 231. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Shackled Australian Prisoners of War: A Weapon Behind the Wire
Rippon, L., 16 Feb 2022, 2 p. Society for the History of War.Research output: Other contribution
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Baseline bioavailable strontium and oxygen isotope mapping of the Adelaide Region, South Australia
Rippon, L., Rollog, M., Bruce, D., Farkas, J., Pate, F. D., Owen, T., Lucas, T., McCallum, S. & Moffat, I., Dec 2020, In: Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. 34, Part A, 18 p., 102614.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Britain, Australia, the Empire and prisoner of war diplomacy, 1939-1942
Rippon, L. (Author)
Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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The Shackling of World War II
Rippon, L. (Author)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Media appearance / interview
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Britain and the World (Journal)
Rippon, L. (Member of editorial board)
2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial work
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Australia, the Empire, Prisoners of War and the Shackling Crisis 1942-1943
Rippon, L. (Author)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Australia, the Empire, Prisoners of War and the Shackling Crisis 1942-1943
Rippon, L. (Author)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation