Part of the Archaeology Working Papers seminar series, School of Social Science, University of Queensland.
To celebrate National Archaeology Week, a special edition of the Working Papers will be held on the 23rd May 2025 at the UQ owned Atrium Building in Brisbane City, and is open to all members of the public. The aim of the panel is to both promote to, and engage, the public in discussions around what archaeologists in Australia do, and the wide variety of career options available. Panellists have been selected from varying fields of archaeological practice to illustrate the wide scope of Australian archaeology.
On the day, all panellists will have a chance to introduce themselves and their career before a structured discussion surrounding what a day of archaeology looks like for them and their past experiences in sharing their work with the public. The discussion will provide differing perspectives of archaeological practice within Australia and generate discourse amongst professionals about the importance of public engagement and how this can be improved. Following this discussion, open questions will be taken from the audience.
The panel will be chaired by Prof. Michael Westaway (NAW founder) and will include the following panellists:
Dr. Caiti D’Gluyas | University of Queensland
Stephen Nichols | Site Registrar, Cultural Heritage Unit, Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism
Ethan Devereux-Phillips | State Library of Queensland
Shawnee Gorringe | Mithaka Aboriginal Corporation and In-reach Program Coordinator, University of Queensland
Dr. Serena Love | 4 Corners Heritage
Tea and coffee will be provided at 3:15pm. RSVP essential for attendance by the 16 May 2025, as limited spaces are available.
When: 3.30-5pm (doors open at 3.15pm), Friday 23 May 2025
Where: The Atrium, Room 227, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland
For more information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/national-archaeology-week-panel-tickets-1261793090099?aff=oddtdtcreator
This event is presented with the assistance of the Australian Archaeological Association.