About 

Paul Kiem is a former Australian history educator with a background in teaching at secondary and tertiary level, professional leadership, writing, editing, publishing, professional development and project management. From 2007 – 2012 he served as President of the History Teachers’ Association of Australia. Paul's current research and writing is focused on Australian and European social history and life writing.
Recent publications: 

• 2026 Paul Kiem and Klaus Rippert, Jakob and Charlotte Rippert: Nubia to Nuriootpa, Bolton Church, Newcastle

• 2026 Paul Kiem and James Donaldson, 'The Centurion and the Sapper: Did Australian Soldiers Souvenir Roman Artefacts While Training at Brightlingsea During World War I?', Journal of Australian Studies, 1–17. Online, Open Access

• 2026 Paul Kiem and Klaus Rippert, 'Borne by Angels: Jakob and Charlotte Rippert's Missionary Journeys', Journal of Friends of Lutheran Archives, No. 35, December 2025, pp. 19-42