Abstract
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 avaliable. 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 | Univeristy of Queensland
• Stephen Nichols | Site Registrar, Cultural Heritage Uni, 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 to be provided.
Spaces are limited, so please RSVP via the link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/national-archaeology-week-panel-tickets-1261793090099?aff=oddtdtcreator
About Archaeology Working Papers
The Working Papers in Archaeology seminar series provides a forum for dissemination of archaeological research and ideas amongst UQ archaeology students and staff. All students are invited to attend the series and postgraduate students, from honours upwards, are invited to present their research. The aim is to provide opportunities for students, staff and those from outside UQ, to present and discuss their work in an informal environment. It is hoped that anyone interested in current archaeological directions, both within and outside the School and University, will be able to attend and contribute to the series.
Venue
308 Queen St, Brisbane City
