Nick holds a PhD and University Medal in history from The University of Sydney, where he studied history and ancient history, specialising in medieval and early modern Europe. He has 10 years’ experience as a university lecturer, on topics ranging from classical political thought, to the history and culture of Renaissance Italy, architectural history and the history of philosophy.

Nick has been teaching popular adult education courses, at institutions including the Centre for Continuing Education and the WEA in Sydney for almost 15 years. He is a regular lecturer in general audience lecture programs, including at the Nicholson Museum, Sydney and Hazelhurst Regional Art Gallery. Nick also has more than a decades’ experience leading small group cultural tours in Europe and Australia for Academy Travel, during which he teaches the art, history and cultures of the region to the people visiting them.

In addition, Nick is an artist. His artist’s eye and detailed knowledge of art and its conservation complement his academic expertise.

Nick’s interests and fields of research are wide-ranging - from the classical world to the art and culture of Renaissance Italy, Netherlandish and Dutch Golden Age painting, and modern and contemporary art. He has an excellent reputation as a professional communicator on these subjects.