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.

EVENT POSTPONED! Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion (online and in person) exploring the pivotal role of community archaeology in unravelling the mysteries of Sea Country's past and navigating its future amidst climate change challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Traditional Owners, experts and enthusiasts alike as we collaborate to care for Sea Country and maritime heritage, and safeguard it for generations to come.

Take a tour of Cuppacumbalong Cemetery with Dr Peter Dowling to uncover early pastoral 19th century life in the pre-Canberra region. Using ground penetrating radar results, we will reveal what lies below the surface of the cemetery. Join us to understand how archaeological science can preserve heritage and contribute to knowledge of our local history.

In this online and in person seminar, Dr Tim Denham will give an overview of recent collaborative research both within archaeological science, and with other disciplines and fields. These joint projects allow new approaches to questions including early agriculture and plant domestication in the tropics and transitions to sedentary living, and also generate new sets of questions.

Come join Emma Spencer in the pub to hear about her thesis research investigating survivorship in Industrial London using bioarchaeological methods. Arch in the Pub is a casual social event where we listen to interesting research and stories, talk about the work, and enjoy a pint or two along the way.

On this walking tour, Tony Barham will tell the story of the swampy meadows of Yarralumla and take you through an investigation of the soil profiles. Join us to see how these are interpreted by archaeologists to understand the past landscapes humans once lived in and utilised.

Exploring Ethnoarchaeology and Sharing Stories in Weipa, Cape York, Queensland. An online seminar presented by Dr Helen Cooke (ANU).

The Canberra Archaeological Society presents Archaeology in the Pub! Josh Wilsher will discuss his recent research into the presence and preservation of Aboriginal sites and artefacts on a working farm near Bungendore in NSW. The study shows the great potential of farms for archaeological preservation and investigation and their importance in filling the gap in research in the region.

Once a month, archaeologist Dr Craig Barker joins Rhianna Patrick on ABC Radio to talk all things archaeological. For National Archaeology Week, Craig will be joined by Dr Penny Crook, historical archaeologist at La Trobe University.

Join Duncan Wright for an online lecture exploring the mythology and archaeology of a 130-year-old saga relating to the travels of the culture hero Waiat through Papua New Guinea and the Torres Strait.

Come and join Dr Mary Hutchison (historian) and Dr Peter Dowling (historical archaeologist) on this walk to the little-known ruin of the former Old Lands End Homestead complex. 

Victoria Pearce, conservator and Director of Endangered Heritage, presents a talk about the safety issues we see in museum stores and spaces, as a heads up from a conservator.

Nea Paphos served as the capital of Cyprus for several centuries in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The University of Sydney’s Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project has been excavating at the site of the ancient theatre and surrounding theatre quarter since 1995. Over this time, the team have revealed the remnants of the oldest theatre in Cyprus, a venue used for performance for more than six and a half centuries, as well as key urban infrastructure surrounding the theatre. Join Dr Craig Barker for an illustrated lecture exploring the importance of Paphos. 

Dr Craig Barker, archaeologist and curator, has a monthly spot on ABC radio to discuss all things archaeological with host Rhianna Patrick. For National Archaeology Week, Craig and Rhianna will be joined by guest archaeologist Dr Iain Stuart.