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SUMMARY:AACAI NSW/ACT Stone Tool and Artefact Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc. (AACAI) NSW/ACT Chapter invites you to an engaging morning of professional development focused on stone artefact identification and analysis. \nDesigned for archaeologists\, heritage practitioners\, students and consultants who are new to stone artefact analysis — or those wanting a structured refresher — this workshop places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. \n\nThis interactive workshop\, presented by Dr Trudy Doelman and hosted by Heritage Now\, provides practical skills that can be immediately applied in fieldwork and laboratory settings. Places are limited to ensure meaningful hands-on experience.\n\nWhen: 9.30am to 1.30pm\, Wednesday 18 March 2026\nWhere: Heritage Now office\, 51 Reuss Street\, Leichhardt NSW\nCost: $400 (includes lunch); 20% discount for AACAI members\, and for those who have applied for AACAI membership and decision is pending\nRegistration: https://events.humanitix.com/stone-tool-and-artefact-identification
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/stone-tool-and-artefact-identification/
LOCATION:Heritage Now\, 51 Reuss Street\, Leichardt\, NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="AACAI NSW/ACT":MAILTO:AACAINSWACTChapter@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T123000
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SUMMARY:Canberra Archaeological Society – Australian Society of Historical Archaeology Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Archaeology Symposium 2026: Mid-Century Innovation\, Change and Optimism \nPeninsula Room\, National Museum of Australia\, Canberra \ncas-asha_archaeology_symposium_2026_flyer_final\ncas-asha_archaeology_symposium_2026_flyer_final1
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/canberra-archaeological-society-australian-society-of-historical-archaeology-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="Canberra Archaeological Society":MAILTO:https://www.canberraarchaeologicalsociety.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:AACAI WA Lithics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The WA Chapter of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc. (AACAI WA) are delighted to present a two-day workshop on lithics by renowned Australian archaeologist Peter Hiscock\, an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland\, and Adjunct Research Fellow at Griffith University. \nOver the course of two days\, Peter will provide lithics training to participants. He will discuss how lithic technology in the past might have worked and how you can describe the objects you find in ways that help you understand past human decisions and problem solving. He will also address what kinds of analyses are practical and cost-effective for the skill level and resources of each analyst\, and what information can and cannot be reliably inferred from lithics. \nThe workshop will be held at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Crawley campus on Friday 24th April and Saturday 25th April 2026\, starting at 9am sharp and concluding at 4pm each day. \nVenue details will be shared with participants before the workshop. \nPrices are as follows (excludes Humantix fees): \n\nAACAI Member $300\nStudent $300\nFirst Nations $300\nNon-Member $400\n\nSpaces are limited due to venue size and ticket sales will close by COB Wednesday 15th April for catering purposes. \nCatering will be provided throughout each day (inclusive of price) – please let us know if you have any dietary requirements on your booking. \nPlease share through your booking any questions about lithics that you may have and would like Peter to answer at the workshop. \nAACAI WA is grateful to the Desert People Project at UWA for supporting this workshop. \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/aacai-wa-lithics-workshop
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/aacai-wa-lithics-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
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SUMMARY:Australia ICOMOS Back to Burra 50th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Australia ICOMOS @50 – looking back\, looking forward May 1-3\, 2026\, with an optional program of field trips on May 4th. \nRegistrations close 15 April \nProgram here \nWe look forward to gathering in Burra\, South Australia for a long weekend of celebration\, reflection\, site visits and field trips as we come together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Australia ICOMOS. \nOur formal program will commence with buses from Adelaide timed to land in time for a reception in Burra the Friday evening\, a full day symposium and celebratory dinner on the Saturday\, Burra site visits the Sunday\, and an optional program of field trips to Moonta or the Barossa on the Monday. \nBuses will be available to take you back to Adelaide on the Sunday evening\, but there will also be an optional program that will return you to Adelaide on the Monday night.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/australia-icomos-back-to-burra-50th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260501T173000
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CREATED:20260317T091749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T093849Z
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SUMMARY:AICOMOS Heritage Impact Assessment Training
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by Australia ICOMOS based on the ICOMOS “heritage impact assessment in a world heritage context” training. \nFacilitated by Professor Richard Mackay\, AM\, ICOMOS world heritage advisor and co-author of the guidance and toolkit for impact assessments in a world heritage context (2022). \nDate: Friday 1 May 2026 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (UTC+11)\nLocation: Regional Council of Goyder Council Chambers\, 1 Market Square\, Burra\, South Australia 5417 \nCost: $400 ($200 for students or unwaged)
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/aicomos-heritage-impact-assessment-training/
LOCATION:Regional Council of Goyder Council Chamber\, 1 Market Square\, Burra\, South Australia\, 5417\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AICOMOS":MAILTO:austicomos@deakin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260427T051941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T052750Z
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SUMMARY:Unearthed 2026 Series: Siltstone in the Bracken: Interpreting the Archaeological Landscape of Point Puer
DESCRIPTION:Once a trade school and reformatory for over 700 convict boys\, Point Puer Boys’ Establishment (1834–1849) survives today as a largely unexcavated archaeological landscape containing tumbled stone walls\, half-dug foundation trenches\, and eight lonesome solitary cells perched on a cliff. In this talk\, Caiti D’Gluyas will focus on the archaeological landscape to interpret the spatial logic of the domestic\, institutional and punitive spaces; the aqueduct that served a site with no reliable fresh water; and the siltstone construction and quarry face that speak to the texture of institutional life. This talk takes the material record seriously on its own terms\, moving across the Point Puer peninsula to examine what is actually there\, beneath the bracken and blue gums. \nThursday 7 May\, 10:30 am – 11:30 am\nOnline\nAnyone can view and join. \nAbout Unearthed \nUnearthed is a series of programs recognising the contributions of archaeology to our knowledge and understanding of Australian convict heritage hosted by Port Arthur Historic Sites. \nThis talk is presented in conjunction with ‘Little Depraved Felons: The Boys of Point Puer‘\, an exhibition at Port Arthur Historic Site exploring the first purpose-built juvenile prison in the British Empire.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/siltstone-in-the-bracken-interpreting-the-archaeological-landscape-of-point-puer/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
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UID:5270-1778158800-1778173200@www.aacai.com.au
SUMMARY:AACAI NSW/ACT Animal Bone Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The AACAI NSW/ACT Chapter invites you to an afternoon of professional development focused on the identification of animal bones in the Australian archaeological context. \nThis practical\, hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of animal bone identification within an Australian archaeological context. \nThe session begins with a concise theoretical overview\, followed by an extended practical component where participants will work directly with real specimens. You’ll learn how to recognise different bone elements and distinguish between species. \nDesigned for beginners and early-career practitioners\, this workshop is also ideal as a refresher for heritage professionals who do not regularly work with animal bone assemblages. \nThe workshop will be delivered by Dr Sofia Samper Carro\, a Senior Lecturer in Archaeological Science at the Australian National University. Dr Samper Carro is a highly experienced zooarchaeologist with over 20 years of experience\, having worked extensively across Southeast Asia\, Australia\, and Western Europe. She will bring a comprehensive Australian reference collection for participants to work with throughout the session. \nDate: Thursday 7 May 2026.\nTime: 1-5pm\nLocation: 51 Reuss St\, Leichhardt NSW\, Australia \nHosted by Heritage Now \nAll welcome! 20% discounts for AACAI members and students. \n \n 
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/aacai-nsw-act-animal-bone-workshop/
LOCATION:Heritage Now\, 51 Reuss Street\, Leichardt\, NSW
ORGANIZER;CN="AACAI NSW/ACT":MAILTO:AACAINSWACTChapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
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SUMMARY:Unearthed 2026 Series: Little People\, Big Rocks: Masonry at Point Puer
DESCRIPTION:A stonemason by trade\, Rohan George will discuss general masonry processes including quarrying and the working of stone for building construction\, with a particular focus on Point Puer. He’ll compare modern and traditional techniques and discuss the skillsets the boys would have developed over time\, using examples and archaeological evidence\, as well as offer perspective on the heavy labour endured by the Point Puer boys. \nThis talk is presented in conjunction with ‘Little Depraved Felons: The Boys of Point Puer‘\, an exhibition at Port Arthur Historic Site exploring the first purpose-built juvenile prison in the British Empire. \nThursday 14 May\, 10:30 am – 11:30 am\nOnline\nAnyone can view and join.\nAbout Unearthed \nUnearthed is a series of programs recognising the contributions of archaeology to our knowledge and understanding of Australian convict heritage hosted by Port Arthur Historic Sites.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/unearthed-series-2026-little-people-big-rocks-masonry-at-point-puer/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260318T061708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T061708Z
UID:5225-1778976000-1779580799@www.aacai.com.au
SUMMARY:National Archaeology Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:National Archaeology Week returns in 2026!\nOur annual celebration of Australian archaeology and archaeologists will run in 2026 from the 17th to the 23th of May.\n\n\nThroughout NAW we will be hosting events\, sharing profiles and insights\, and running our popular Bake It! Make It! competition. Hope you can join us!\n\n\nTo find out more visit our website: https://archaeologyweek.org/\n\nNational Archaeology Week aims to increase public awareness of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists both at home and abroad\, and to promote the importance of protecting Australia’s unique archaeological heritage. \nHeld in the third week of May\, this nationwide program of events and activities includes public lectures\, seminars\, exhibitions\, demonstration excavations\, displays\, and other events designed to engage with the general public. \n 
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/national-archaeology-week-2026/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260317T091205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T093939Z
UID:5188-1779179400-1779206400@www.aacai.com.au
SUMMARY:Queensland Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Explore recent archaeological discoveries and cultural heritage projects from across Queensland through short presentations.\nWelcome to the Queensland Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Colloquium!! \nThe Atrium\, UQ Brisbane City\, Brisbane City\, QLD\nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026 from 8:30 am to 4 pm \nTickets: $93.96 \nJoin us for the inaugural Queensland Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Symposium\, a one-day event bringing together archaeologists\, cultural heritage practitioners\, Traditional Owners\, researchers\, consultants\, and government representatives working across Queensland. \nThe symposium will feature a series of 10-minute presentations showcasing recent archaeological work\, cultural heritage management projects\, and developments in research and professional practice. Presentations will be grouped into themed sessions\, each followed by a panel discussion with speakers and the audience. \nThe event aims to provide a collegial forum for sharing ideas\, discussing current issues\, and strengthening connections within Queensland’s archaeology and cultural heritage community.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/queensland-archaeology-and-cultural-heritage-colloquium/
LOCATION:The Atrium\, 208 Queen Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260427T052407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T052407Z
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SUMMARY:Unearthed 2026 Series: Less is More? Sustainability & Significance in Archaeological Collections
DESCRIPTION:Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) holds extensive archaeological material generated though decades of excavation. Past approaches to collection management\, however\, has separated it from broader collection systems\, limiting accessibility and obscuring its significance within the wider organisational context. In recent years\, PAHSMA have been advancing a more integrated\, whole-of-collection approach that brings archaeological material into alignment with established collection management regimes. \nThis talk is presented as part of National Archaeology Week 2026. \nThursday 21 May\, 10:30 am – 11:30 am\nOnline\nAnyone can view and join.\nAbout Unearthed \nUnearthed is a series of programs recognising the contributions of archaeology to our knowledge and understanding of Australian convict heritage hosted by Port Arthur Historic Sites.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/unearthed-2026-series-less-is-more-sustainability-significance-in-archaeological-collections/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260318T052200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T061318Z
UID:5219-1779438600-1779467400@www.aacai.com.au
SUMMARY:Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Extent Heritage is pleased to host the 2026 Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop (SHAP)\, returning on Friday 22 May 2026 at the Museum of Sydney\, as part of National Archaeology Week (18–24 May 2026). \nSHAP 2026 brings together historical archaeology practitioners\, academics\, and students from across New South Wales for a day of discussion\, knowledge-sharing\, and critical reflection on contemporary practice. \nThis year’s theme\, People\, Power and Place\, invites participants to explore how power structures\, community voices\, and the character of place influence what is investigated\, preserved\, and interpreted. The program will highlight recent projects\, emerging methodologies\, and critical perspectives that examine not only what we excavate\, but why\, for whom\, and with what impact. \nDate: Friday 22 May\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nVenue: Museum of Sydney \nIf you want to participate\, submit your presentation abstract here by the 1 May 2026 \nTickets are now on sale: https://events.humanitix.com/shap2026/tickets \nFor more information about tickets and attendance\, visit the SHAP page on our website or follow @extentheritage on social media for live updates
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/2026-sydney-historical-archaeology-practitioners-workshop/
LOCATION:Museum of Sydney\, Cnr Bridge Street &\, Phillip St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T164500
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260410T003119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T003119Z
UID:5253-1779438600-1779468300@www.aacai.com.au
SUMMARY:Cultural Heritage Practitioners Tasmania Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Looking Backwards – Looking Forwards: 30 Years and 50 Years of Tasmania’s State Cultural Heritage Legislation\nThis Symposium provides an opportunity after 50 years of operation of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975 (formerly the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975) and almost 30 years of operation of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995 to review these two key pieces of Tasmanian cultural heritage legislation. It is an opportunity to explore how well this heritage is understood\, valued and managed today\, how well the legislation has worked to achieve this\, and what might be required to provide better protections for Tasmania’s cultural heritage into the future. \nThe Symposium provides a forum for cultural heritage and allied professionals to share their knowledge and experience to help inform future legislative change. It aims to bring together a range of voices\, to present informed perspectives\, and engender discussion to help ensure that future legislation meets the range of needs and is relevant and effective. \nCome and join the discussion\, and help encourage the development of best practice cultural heritage legislation for Tasmania. \nThis milestone event is being held in National Archaeology Week 2026. \nDate \n\nFriday 22 May 2026 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM (UTC+10)\n\nLocation \n\nHadleys Orient Hotel (John Webb Room)\n34 Murray Street\, Hobart Tasmania 7000\n\nPricing:  \n\nFull day Symposium (with lunch and refreshments) – $8\nMorning Only (with lunch) – $55\n\nEnquiries: \nTo Anne McConnell\, CHPT Coordinator – annemc@aaa.net.au\, or phone (03 6239 1494). \nCultural Heritage Practitioners Tasmania is a non-profit group comprising heritage practitioners from a range of disciplines. Formed in 1997\, Cultural Heritage Practitioners Tasmania has an expert and long-term perspective on cultural heritage management in Tasmania\, and an interest in the ongoing protection of significant Tasmanian cultural heritage. \nProvisional Programme  \nAboriginal Heritage Legislation \n\nAn Aboriginal speaker (Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre) – speaker and title to be advised\nCaleb Pedder – Reflections on the Operation and Management of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975 over the last Thirty Years\nGreg Jackman – Objectives\, Officialdom and Outcomes: Aspects of the Aboriginal Heritage Act performance in working landscapes – a view from Hydro Tasmania\nJamin Moon – Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Legislation: A Victorian Perspective\nAlice Johnson – Aboriginal Heritage Bill Exposure Draft.\nAboriginal Heritage Discussion and Wrap Up\n\nHistoric Heritage Legislation \n\nMelissa Ford – Administering the Historic Cultural Heritage Act\nLucy Burke-Smith – Minimum Standards of Maintenance and Repair: Legislative strategies to avoid demolition by neglect\nJen Jones Travers – Recognising and Protecting Tasmania’s Archaeology under the HCHA1995: A Review\nAnne McConnell – Looking Forwards and Outwards: The need for better protection for historic heritage at the landscape scale in Tasmania\nDanielle Gray – Heritage and Planning Interplay in Tasmania under the Resource Management Planning System\nRichard Mackay – Looking Backwards – in Tasmania it was the 1970s!\nHistoric Heritage Discussion and Wrap Up
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/cultural-heritage-practitioners-tasmania-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Hadleys Orient Hotel\, 34 Murray Street\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260528T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260528T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260427T052602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T052602Z
UID:5286-1779964200-1780011000@www.aacai.com.au
SUMMARY:Unearthed 2026 Series: A Virtual Tour of Point Puer Boys' Reformatory
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Point Puer\, the British Empire’s first purpose-built boys prison. \nThis talk first explores how archaeological research and historical records have been combined to create a detailed digital recreation of the site as it may have appeared in the 1840s. We will then step inside the 3D model and explore the prison in virtual form\, moving through its buildings and spaces to gain a deeper sense of what life may have been like for the young boys imprisoned at Point Puer. John’s work offers an insight into how digital technology is transforming the way archaeologists interpret and explore our past. \nThursday 28 May\, 10:30 am – 11:30 am\nOnline\nAnyone can view and join. \nAbout Unearthed \nUnearthed is a series of programs recognising the contributions of archaeology to our knowledge and understanding of Australian convict heritage hosted by Port Arthur Historic Sites. \nThis talk is presented in conjunction with ‘Little Depraved Felons: The Boys of Point Puer’\, an exhibition at Port Arthur Historic Site exploring the first purpose-built juvenile prison in the British Empire. \nAbout the presenter \nJohn Stephenson was introduced to the field of archaeology by accident while working in the oil and gas industry. He was lucky enough to be involved in unanticipated finds in WA\, Egypt\, and Papua New Guinea\, which sparked an interest in the application of digital technologies to identify\, record\, and interpret archaeological sites. On returning to Tasmania to live\, he undertook formal studies in Archaeology\, and has applied digital technologies to record and recreate many Tasmanian historic sites. John is the founder of Digital Heritage Studio.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/unearthed-2026-series-a-virtual-tour-of-point-puer-boys-reformatory/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T093025Z
UID:5199-1787270400-1787443199@www.aacai.com.au
SUMMARY:Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA) Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Finding Common Ground: 2026 ASHA Conference\, Brisbane \nSave the Date and Call for Papers \nMore than ever\, historical archaeology must bring together diverse practitioners\, methods and perspectives. For 2026 the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology presents our friendliest conference yet\, to give us all space to find our common ground. Join ASHA in sunny Brisbane on Friday and Saturday 21-22 August 2026 to explore what we share across our varied approaches and experience. This conference celebrates the discipline’s inclusivity while asking how we find shared purpose and understanding across different research traditions\, community partnerships\, theoretical frameworks\, and practical applications. ASHA conferences are well known for having a supportive atmosphere. We therefore particularly welcome early career archaeologists\, students and ‘HA-curious’ archaeologists to experience this for themselves! \nPaper submissions are now open. This year\, we are calling for conference paper submissions without sessions. We aim to provide space for papers on any topic relevant to ASHA\, from which papers will be aligned to create sessions. We hope to open up more genuinely cohesive session themes through this process and establish new common ground! \nPlease email conference@asha.org.au with your paper submission. Paper abstracts are due by 1 June 2026.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/australasian-society-for-historical-archaeology-asha-conference-2026/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260604T164303
CREATED:20260410T051849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T071302Z
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SUMMARY:Australian National Archaeology Student Conference (NASC) 2026
DESCRIPTION:The National Archaeology Student Conference will be proudly hosted by The University of Queensland (UQ) between 30 September and 2 October 2026. This three-day\, student-led gathering will be held both in person on UQ’s St Lucia campus and online\, bringing together undergraduates\, honours candidates\, postgraduates\, and early-career researchers from across Australia. \nAt NASC\, you’ll have the chance to showcase your research in archaeology or ancient history through dynamic presentations and poster exhibitions in a welcoming environment. You’ll exchange ideas with fellow students and build connections with leaders from academia\, heritage consultancies\, museum professions\, and more. \nThis year\, there is a special focus on careers in archaeology. You’ll connect with industry experts and discover professional pathways at our in-person careers expo – all within a friendly\, collaborative atmosphere. \n\nCall for Abstracts \n\n\nAbstract submissions for NASC 2026 are now open and will close on the 30th of April 2026. Note that first authors/presenters\, whether doing a poster or presentation\, will need to register to attend the conference (which will go from the 30th of September to the 2nd of October 2026) by the 31st of July 2026. Please read the following information before preparing your submission. If you are unsure whether you are eligible to submit an abstract\, please email us at nascenquiries@gmail.com. \nAll applicants will be notified of their submissions outcome within two weeks of the closing date.  \nTo submit an abstract for consideration\, please fill out the Abstract Submission Form.
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/australian-national-archaeology-student-conference-2026/
LOCATION:University of Queensland\, 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr\, Saint Lucia\, Queensland\, 4067\, Australia
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SUMMARY:NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The call for papers for the 2026 Forum is now open!\n\nThe Forum is a one-day symposium on First Nations archaeology in NSW\, for Aboriginal community\, archaeological consultants\, heritage managers and researchers. The forum has a focus on community and country\, with a key aim to bring community aspirations regarding archaeological research to the fore. It provides an opportunity to share knowledge; showcase current projects and achievements; and discuss aspirations for the future of archaeological conservation\, research and heritage management. The event includes short presentations and panel discussions on a range of areas important to community archaeology.\n\nThe 2026 Forum is presented by AACAI NSW/ACT Chapter and the Australian Museum with the generous support of the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney.\n\nWhen: Friday 30 October 2026\nWhere: Chau Chak Wing Museum\, University of Sydney\, Gadigal Country\nFor more information or to propose a paper: email NSWArchaeologyForum@gmail.com \nor visit https://www.nswaboriginalarchaeologyfutureforum.com.au/
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/new-aboriginal-archaeology-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Chau Chak Wing Museum\, University of Sydney\, Camperdown\, NSW\, 2050\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AACAI NSW/ACT":MAILTO:AACAINSWACTChapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
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SUMMARY:Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the theme for the 2026 Conference and look forward to welcoming you in Adelaide/Tarntanya\, SA from 1 – 4 December 2026. \nWe Remember—Stories from the Past\, Visions for the Future \nSubmit your ideas for sessions here
URL:https://www.aacai.com.au/event/australian-archaeological-association-aaa-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Adelaide Conention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
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