Small Wins and Wicked Problems: Promoting Archaeology as a Transformative Practice
In this presentation, Professor John Schofield will talk about his new book on wicked problems, emphasizing how heritage studies and heritage practice – including archaeology – can contribute to helping resolve these problems in interesting and surprising ways, albeit through a ‘small wins’ framework.
Wāhine Māori in Australia
Rethink what you know about early Māori presence in colonial New South Wales in this dynamic talk by Jo Maarama Kāmira.
‘Two Ways to See’: A Rock Art Research Journey
Join Ian Waina and Andy Gleadow as they share how Traditional Owners and scientists have worked together over the last decade to determine the age of rock art sites on Kwini and Balanggarra Country in the East Kimberley. Members of the public are welcome to this keynote presentation for the International Symposium of Archaeometry.
Sands of Time: Kids’ Archaeology Dig
In this free workshop for National Archaeology Week, budding young archaeologists will learn to recover and document hidden "artefacts" in the Hellenic Museum courtyard!
Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour
Join historical archaeologist Dr Siobhan Lavelle on a walking tour of the spectacular and historic Waverley Cemetery. Over 100,000 people have been laid to rest in the cemetery since it opened in 1877. The tour will take in some of the unique headstones and vaults, as well as the major monuments across the 16-hectare landscape.
A Layered History of Rooswijk (1740): From Ship to Global Stories
Filled with money and building materials, Rooswijk sank on a horrible night in early 1740. When the wreck was discovered, it was seen as an opportunity to make money by selling recovered artefacts. But the study of underwater cultural heritage sites such as Rooswijk can offer an amazing wealth of information to be developed from material remains. Join visiting researcher Martijn Manders to explore the global stories and connections to WA revealed by the Rooswijk.
Exploring the Cultural Heritage and Archaeology of Broughton Island
The Broughton Island Cultural Heritage Research Project is a collaborative project involving archaeologists from the University of Sydney, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Karuah and Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Worimi Traditional Owners. As part of National Archaeology Week, we invite you to a free public lecture that will offer a glimpse into the island’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage and share insights from recent research.
Teaching Deep Time: Archaeology
Join us for a free, interactive in-person workshop hosted by the Department of Archaeology and History at La Trobe University. The workshop will focus on the Australian Curriculum Year 7 history unit ‘deep time history of Australia’, and is suitable for pre-service and in-service teachers.
Backyard Archaeology Symposium
Backyard archaeology - everyone can do it! The Backyard Archaeology Symposium will include case studies from the ACT region and a panel discussion. The presenters will show how backyard studies can reveal and inspire stories of everyday life, through found and excavated objects and nurtured gardens.
Discover Archaeology Week
Curious to discover what archaeologists do, where they work and what they find? Join local Inner West archaeologists in an exploratory display of artefacts, including those from the recent excavations in the Inner West Council’s collections.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia though a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.
Interconnections: Port Essington/Victoria Settlement
Join MAGNT Assistant Registrar, Kerry Nancarrow, to explore the interconnections between MAGNT’s Archaeology, History, Culture and Art collections. Learn about artefacts, objects and artworks, and discover what they reveal about the third attempt of the British to establish a trading post on the North Australia coast.
Hands-on Fun for Junior Archaeologists
Using archaeologists’ tools, what might you discover at Mayes Cottage? Celebrate National Heritage Month and join in the fun at “Digging through the past family fun day”. For ages 5 years and over.
Heritage Harvest Weekend
Heritage Harvest Weekend aims to preserve and share the cultural heritage of the Ballarat gold rush – and the rare trades brought to country Victoria from around the world. Held at Sovereign Hill as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival.
Discover Archaeology Week
Curious to discover what archaeologists do, where they work and what they find? Join local Inner West archaeologists in an exploratory display of artefacts, including those from the recent excavations in the Inner West Council’s collections.
Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. Toowong Cemetery runs yearly excavations as part of National Archaeology Week. These excavations are designed to recover buried headstones from the North Brisbane Burial Grounds (1843-1875), which is now home to Suncorp Stadium. On Saturday 25 May, families and residents are encouraged to attend from 9am to be a part of the dig and perhaps make a fascinating discovery.
Women in Archaeology – A Panel Discussion
Uncover the amazing careers of some of the leading women in NSW archaeology, from academics to consultants and government agency officers. Hear leaders in the industry discussing their careers, career pathways for students and early career professionals, and the future direction of the archaeology industry in NSW.
Divine Might: Natalie Haynes in Conversation
EVENT CANCELLED! Join us for a unique look at the ancient world with one of the world’s most popular (and funny) Classicists. Hear the renowned Classicist, comedian, author and broadcaster Natalie Haynes in conversation with Dr Anne Rogerson. Together they will explore Natalie's writing, the goddesses of ancient Greece and other myths and stories of the ancient Greek world.
Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science
The braiding of Indigenous knowledge and Western science fosters a deeper and more holistic understanding of the past through multiple lenses. This online panel discussion will focus on the new Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Science, outline current projects, and suggest additional lines of research to build on Australian strengths in archaeology and other disciplines.
Explore Archaeology at Flinders
Have you ever wondered what humans were doing in the past? Come and learn all about archaeology at the Flinders University Archaeology Day, where you can hear from our staff and students about some of the exciting research we are doing, discover how to become a professional archaeologist and the careers this degree can lead to, and even get your hands dirty with some practical activities!
Ask an Archaeologist
Got a question about archaeology? Well why not Ask an Archaeologist?! Drop into Port Arthur Historic Site to chat all things archaeology with their very own archaeologist.
The Future of Teaching and Learning Archaeology in Australia
Education underpins the past, present and future of Australian archaeology. This online panel will bring together representatives from the primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors, the cultural heritage industry and academic researchers. Join them for a discussion of the future of archaeological education in Australia.
Lost & Found: Preliminary Results of an Archaeological Excavation of the Port Arthur Convict Workshops
Labour was at the heart of convict Australia, and defined the lives of all sentenced men, women and children. Through historical and archaeological methodologies, their lives can be reconstructed. Join Richard Tuffin and Sylvana Szydzik as they discuss their investigation of Port Arthur’s workshops, and share their methodology and the preliminary results of their work.
A Relationship in Ruins: The National Trust of WA and UWA Archaeology
This seminar presents the various projects and initiatives that have brought the National Trust of Western Australia and Archaeology at the University of Western Australia together since the 1980s, and will launch the Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.
Plasticity and Time: Exploring the Complex Relationships Between Plastics, Archaeology and the Future
To celebrate National Archaeology Week, Flinders University Archaeology would like to welcome you to their regular archaeology seminar, streamed online. Join Visiting Fellow Professor John Schofield for a fascinating discussion on plastics, archaeology and the future.
Discovering Ancient Egypt at the National Museum of Australia
Visitors to the National Museum of Australia have a unique opportunity this year to explore the history and culture of ancient Egypt through a curated collection of stunning objects from the collection of the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities. Join curator Craig Middleton online for a discussion about the exhibition - after so many centuries, why are we still so fascinated by ancient Egypt?
Artefacts: A Virtual Reality Experience
More than a million items were found in the excavation works for the Metro Tunnel Project including teeth, coffee beans, chalk boards and more. In a unique VR experience, visit 19th-Century Melbourne and explore the artefacts uncovered during the tunnel’s archaeological digs – one of the largest archaeological digs in Victorian history.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia though a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.
Macquarie University Archaeologist Forum
Archaeologists from a range of consultancies and with a range of experience talk about how they started, where they are now and provide tips on how to get your foot in the door. This is an event where you can network and talk to professionals in the industry.
Ask an Archaeologist
Got a question about archaeology? Well why not Ask an Archaeologist?! Drop into Port Arthur Historic Site to chat all things archaeology with their very own archaeologist.