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.

Digital methods for rock art research and recording are already becoming standard, as archaeologists reach for new ways to study this invaluable heritage. Join Dr Andrea Jalandoni for a seminar on the current state of digital rock art research, and the opportunities it offers to help people to engage with their cultural heritage.

Join Dr Kellie Pollard, Dr Malcolm Connolly and Dr Caroline Spry for an online Q&A shaped by the theme of Voice, and addressing Aboriginal people’s ways of knowing, doing and being in the archaeology of Indigenous Australia.

In this talk Peter Veth outlines his current research to identify and profile the early and successful settlement of the Australian deserts. This project will bring innovative science and Indigenous knowledge together to develop new understandings of the 60,000 year custodianship of Australian deserts.

Join Lucy Welsh for an introduction to artefact conservation first-aid in the field. Lucy will discuss different archaeological objects and their rates of degradation, the basics of material identification, and what we can do in the field to arrest degradation prior to conservation treatment. Learn how to look after those artefacts!

To celebrate National Archaeology Week, the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology is opening their monthly AHOY member meeting to the public. Join in online for two special guest lectures from Maddy McAllister, and Danielle Wilkinson and Liam Phillips.

Join emerging archaeologist Tiffany Reynolds-Flannery as she shares her upcoming Masters research! Geophysical survey of Rathcroghan Royal Complex in Ireland has revealed an intriguing feature and sparked conflicting interpretations of its function. Tiffany is examining a wide range of evidence in an attempt to resolve conjecture about the function of the enclosure.

Rivers are cultural artefacts transformed by human intervention. In Australia a significant influence on rivers has been the effect of mining. Join Professor Susan Lawrence online for an overview of recent research investigating how the nineteenth century gold rush continues to shape rivers and floodplains, 150 years after the event.

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Scientific techniques play a crucial role in answering questions about our human past, and new methodologies are constantly being added to the toolkit. ARCAS has put together a panel of specialists for this online presentation, to give you the opportunity to hear about the latest archaeological research in Australia.

New Caledonia in Southern Melanesia has been a Convict Colony from 1864 until 1931. Join Christophe Sand to dig deeper into the history and archaeology of Pacific Convictism. In this online seminar, Christophe will outline the results of research so far, and discuss the types of material remains that have been unearthed.

What are the key issues driving change for archaeology and World Heritage? The ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (GA2023) will be held in Sydney in September this year, and will provide an amazing opportunity to hear from leading thinkers and meet with global experts. Join Tracy Ireland and Steve Brown to find out more.

The deep-time perspective provided by stone tools is unique for researchers interested in the origins and development of human technology. Where can you go to find out more? How about an online interactive Museum of Stone Tools?! The Museum is launching today, and the curators invite you to explore online and connect on social media.

The island of Cyprus has a rich history and an important and unique cultural legacy in the eastern Mediterranean. The protection, study and promotion of this history is supervised by a government department called the Department of Antiquities. Dr Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou, the current Director of the Department will speak on the legacy of the work of the Department and will outline its current activities and its mission to protect and understand all of the periods of the island’s history.

Find out about career and research options available to digital archaeologists today, and how digital techniques are being used to understand archaeological sites and landscapes, and in museum contexts too. An online panel discussion with specialists in the field, and time for all of your burning digital archaeology questions!