Be it in the archives, or the archaeological landscape of Port Arthur, there’s an idea that convict studies are done. In this talk Richard Tuffin will draw on his experience as a research and commercial archaeologist to attempt to convince you convict studies are in fact alive and kicking.

Celebrate National Archaeology Week with an exclusive online seminar commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with a special focus on wartime ships and submarines.

Celebrate the launch of a new collaborative volume that reveals the dispersal of ancient Mediterranean cultural heritage in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Join the editors and authors as they introduce the research embedded in this new volume and its primary themes of provenance, pedagogy, participatory programming and museum ethics. 

For nearly 25 years, the Market Street Chinatown Archaeological Project has been piecing together the lives of the Chinese and Chinese American residents of San José's historic Market Street Chinatown (1862-1887). Now, a new perspective is emerging through the fascinating analysis of glass artifacts. Set your alarm to hear Dr Kim Connor provide new insights into the social and economic networks that the Chinatown’s residents maintained in China and created in their new homes.

EVENT CANCELLED. We regret to advise that this event has been cancelled. The RAHS hopes to reschedule the lecture at a later date.

Just north of Raymond Terrace, near the Williams River, lies Irrawang, a site important for its early colonial industry and for being one of the earliest historical archaeological projects in Australia. This session, presented both in-person and online, aims to present what is known about the site’s history and archaeology.

On the site of the Macquarie Theban Tombs Project in Luxor (Egypt), every year, thousands of sherds are recovered. Last season a sizeable group of sherds posed a special challenge. A good number of fragments could be joined but it was very clear: this is not a vessel. What could it be? In this lecture Dr Susanne Binder will explore the process of finding answers to this burning question.

Drawing on more than a decade of research across Australian convict sites, including at Point Puer and the First Prisoner Barracks at Port Arthur, Caiti D'Gluyas explores a researcher's perspective of what happens to archaeological evidence after it is discovered. This talk aims to pull back the curtain on the archaeological process, revealing how archaeologists engage with legacy data.

In this talk, Dr Paul Irish will revisit research into the archaeological evidence of the continuing occupation of Sydney by Aboriginal people after 1788. Paul will consider how a history once obscured by ignorance, and often overlooked in the artificial divide between ‘historical’ and ‘Aboriginal’ archaeologies, can be made visible.

As part of Australia's National Archaeology Week in May, please join an informal, virtual session to meet other scholars working on Chinese diaspora historical archaeology! Chinese diaspora historical archaeology has been flourishing over the last decade, and this meeting is designed to facilitate networking and respectful conversations between scholars working on similar topics in different parts of the world.

The inclusion of Australian deep time histories within primary and secondary classrooms presents a unique opportunity to share what we do with the next generation of students. This webinar will provide an outline of the opportunities for deep time learning within the curriculum, and will introduce a range of core principles for designing effective classroom programs.

The ‘fall’ of the Roman Republic is undeniably important for our understanding of much of the subsequent history of the Mediterranean world, the evolution of European political thought, and the wider history of what might be considered ‘Western’ civilization. Can the fall of the Republic be understood through the use of modern scholarship on democratic decay and authoritarian takeovers?

Even to an archaeologist, the things we unearth can be puzzling. So how do we turn artefacts, section drawings, and context numbers into something that can be shared and understood by different audiences? In this talk, Nicky Corbett will examine three case studies from the Port Arthur Historic Site where archaeology and interpretation have meshed.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Over the last decade, there has been an upsurge in research on ancient Egyptian copper metallurgy and metal objects, clarifying many unanswered questions, but also producing new ones. Join Dr Martin Odler, online or in person, to explore the use of copper by ancient Egyptians and Nubians, advances in understanding the chaîne opératoire, and early results of Dr Odler’s analysis of metalwork wear.

Join us for a hybrid workshop hosted by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and La Trobe University. The session will focus on the Year 7 Australian Curriculum unit ‘deep time history of Australia’ and will include workshop sessions on cultural competency in the classroom and object-based learning. Suitable for pre-service teachers and in-service teachers.

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.

Industrial-scale metal mining has long been a feature of developing economies, leaving behind large quantities of waste and contaminants, and causing significant environmental changes. Join Professor Susan Lawrence in this online seminar, to learn what these legacies of historical mining can teach us about mining heritage and about managing healthy rivers, environments and communities.

The Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation presents a showcase of current University of Sydney Near Eastern archaeological fieldwork and research projects. Join in person or online, for an archaeological tour from Andros via Arabia to Africa and (almost) everywhere in between.

All students are invited to attend a student networking event and learn about a career in Archaeology. An array of speakers from academics to industry professionals will present their journey to becoming who they are today and offer exclusive career tips.