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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I have a vivid memory of the 1999 partial eclipse. I went with my family, my dad made a pinhole projector and drew the phases of the eclipse while everyone gathered around in awe. Today I'll experience a total eclipse for the first time in my life! I'm so excited I can't concentrate on work...🌚🌝

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I need help from the geology community. I'm looking for storage boxes for my thin sections (46x27mm). Can anyone recommend a store or supplier that delivers to Spain? Thanks! :)

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our paper out! 🎉 This study compares cherts from Gruta Nova da Columbeira, Praia Rei Cortiço and Mira Nascente with geological samples. Procurement by Neanderthal groups was largely restricted to the area between the coast and the western flank of the first mountain ridge. rdcu.be/fw1IYhttps:/...

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Chert procurement for inferring Neanderthal mobility in central western Iberia

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I haven’t been here in a while! I got tired of social media and all the invisible pressure of a perfect work–life balance. Things were tough over the past few months, and now that I feel I’m back on track, I might pop up here more often. Is anyone still around on bsky?

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The VCWAP is our way of taking action for women’s rights in science and around the world. 👩‍🔬🦴🔬 This year, we were proud to give the stage to 103 amazing women researchers and paleoartists who shared their work. Thank you to everyone who supports and takes part in this initiative! 💜

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

It’s official… the 6th VCWAP has started! 🎉

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

📢✨ We are excited to announce a special guest talk for all VCWAP participants! 🎤 Patricia Martín will present: "Learning from Living Herders: Citizen Science and Early Herding"🐑🌍 🗓 March 6th ⏰ Session 5 | 9:30–10:00 AM #conference #online

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The VCWAP 2026 program is finally out! Discover the full schedule here 👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1MEOn... Register (free & open to all) 👉 framaforms.org/virtual-conf...

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

On this #FossilFriday, we present Virgínia Rau, a central figure in 20th-century Portuguese historiography. As an archaeologist and historian, Rau redefined the study of the past through a methodology based on collective research and international collaboration. #History #Archaeology

On this #FossilFriday, we recognize the life and work of Virgínia Rau, a central figure in 20th-century Portuguese historiography. As an archaeologist and historian, Rau redefined the study of the past through a methodology based on collective research and international collaboration.

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It was a great honour to represent AWAP and a great privilege to be at UNESCO building surrounded by amazing humans. #everyvoiceinscience @unesco.org

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Advice for my fellow early-career researchers: repeated requests for detailed feedback, methods, or specialist knowledge are contributions. Informal idea exchange is fine, but ideas and expertise deserve credit. Without early ethical authorship discussions, this risks becoming exploitation.

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Have you registered? Open to all, free and easy🙂 check out all the events happening at the 6th VCWAP and share it with tu colleagues and students 🙂

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🎉 The 6th VCWAP is happy to announce our upcoming workshop! 🗓 Wednesday, March 4th ⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM (UTC+1) 🔍 “An Introduction to Open Science in Archaeology and Palaeontology” 🎤 Presented by @palaeoverse.bsky.social 👉 palaeoverse.org ✨ Don’t miss it! Join us! #workshop #conference #online

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

📣 Announcement | 6th VCWAP – Scientific Sessions 🧪🦴 👉 Don’t forget to register to participate online and be part of this amazing scientific exchange: 🔗 framaforms.org/virtual-conf... 💜 We can’t wait to see you there! #conference #paleontology #archaeology #online #science

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Once again, I am so proud and honoured to be a part of an amazing team of early-career researchers pushing forward this conference. If you want to help us continue our mission of organising this event at no cost to all participants, consider supporting us by becoming a member of the AWAP

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Deadline extended until the end of January 2026! Although the new deadline has not yet been updated on the website, it is confirmed that you can submit your paper to our Special Issue until 30 January 2026. Feel free to reach out to Telmo Pereira or me if you have any questions.

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I had a great experience this weekend talking with a group of 11-year-old kids through @skypeascientist.bsky.social. They presented their project for the First Lego League competition, and they really did their homework! So happy to see the next generations enthusiastically engaging with our field🦾

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

When I get frustrated with academia, I remember that Saramago wrote: “In the end, we always arrive at the place where we are expected.” Honestly, I hope that place isn’t another “this meeting could have been an email.” Because at this point, all side-quests are leaving me no time for the main quest!

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Just got matched with a classroom through @skypeascientist.bsky.social ! 🙌 Super excited to connect with the teacher and set up our call 💬

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Flint Dibble @flintdibble.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Calling all archaeologists who can help with this project by skyping into a classroom!

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Who can join the #6thVCWAP? Absolutely everyone! The VCWAP aims to highlight the work of early-career women scientists and paleoartists. These are the voices we want to put forward! But that doesn’t mean others are not welcome: quite the opposite! 👉 We need everyone to make this event meaningful ⬇️

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🏆Awards at the 6th VCWAP: ➡️Best Talk, offered by @tscourses.bsky.social💚, €400 voucher to use on any of their course, consulting service, or coaching session. ➡️Best Poster: €100. ➡️Best Paleoart: €100. Looking forward to receiving your abstracts! Join us! ✨ #paleoart #archaeology #paleontology

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I should be writing, but Google dropped the Pac-Man 45th anniversary game, and suddenly, productivity has left the chat.

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Every academic career is built on rejection, but we don’t show it.  CVs list publications, grants & awards, not rejected manuscripts, unfunded proposals, or failures.  But those invisible rejections shape us more than our successes ever do. 👉 catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/fail-bette... 🧵

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Fail Better: Why Your Rejections Will Shape You More Than Your Publications

The Art of Learning from Rejection

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

VCWAP is back! 🎉 Join us March 4–6, 2026. Registration & submissions (abstracts + paleoart) are now open ➡️ awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur... Open to ALL, whatever your employment status, gender identity or expression. Everyone’s welcome to participate!

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Lord Yorch il Dottore @amasamune54.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

After the disaster of the Annual Meeting #EAA2025Belgrade, the members of the EAA need to regain control of the association. We call on all @archaeologyEAA members to support our petition requesting a Special Meeting to address this matter. Join us! forms.gle/cTp7BXiUD1qC...

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Call for a Special Meeting of the EAA

Recent events during the Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists* have generated profound discontent and distrust toward the current Executive Board among members of the associati...

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Joana Valdez-Tullett @joanavaldez.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Does anyone know how many sessions or speakers were cancelled during the EAA?

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Considering the EAA’s contradictory statements and its position of holding volunteers responsible for limiting free speech, shaming the professional class, I will not present this year, will not renew my membership, and call for the Executive Board’s resignation.

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Lithic Studies Society @lithicstudiessoc.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We have now launched tickets for our 2025 weekends at Butser Ancient Farm on Sat 12th – Sun 13th July 2025 and Sat 16th – Sun 17th August 2025. Full details and further information can be found on the booking page here www.lithics.org/events/butse...

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Butser Knapping Weekend

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Dr Matt Pope @mattpope.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This has turned up where we didn't expect it (But from NW Europe). We cant find an exact typological match but we are sure someone out there must know a good typological match?? 🏺🦣

A steeply retouched flint point in dark grey flint

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Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

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Being Too Helpful At Work Can Hurt Your Career—Here’s How To Say No

Women are more likely to take on behind-the-scenes duties at work—extra tasks like onboarding or event planning—and it's hurting their careers. Here's how to say no.

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

📣 We are accepting submissions to a Special Issue in Quaternary International on "Human Ecodynamics in Valley Ecotones". 🌎 👩‍💻Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. 🗣️Could you help us spread the word? Share this information with potential interested contacts :) More info below👇

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

📣 Remember to renew your membership or become a new member of the Association! Your membership fees help us keep the annual VCWAP free for everyone👩‍💻✨ 🔗More info below We also welcome donations! Please share if you know someone whose mission and values align with AWAP. Every bit of support helps💜

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

📣 New paper out! Exciting finds from Abri du Maras (Layer 6): fire use, bone breakage, tool-making & raw material strategies from MIS 7, shedding light on early Neanderthals. Proud to be part of this work! 🔗 rdcu.be/etHMN #archaeology #palaeolithic

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Early Middle Palaeolithic Occupations Dated to MIS 7 at the Abri du Maras (Ardèche, Southeast France)

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Paye ta Truelle @payetatruelle.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

| FOCUS SUR 🔎: | La période des chantiers estivaux va bientôt commencer ! Nous vous partageons le travail nécessaire et indispensable de collègues archéologues et de diverses disciplines de SHS de l'université Toulouse 2 Jean Jaurès.

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'VIOLENCES SEXUELLES SUR LE TERRAIN. POUR UNE PRKSE DE CONSCIENCE COLLECTIVE ET UNE MEILLEURE PREVENTION DES RISQUES EN SCIENCES SOCIALES"

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

🚨 Call for Papers! Special Issue in Quaternary International: "Human Ecodynamics in Valley Ecotones" 🌍 Topics: niche formation, mobility, dispersal, climate impacts. 🗓 Deadline: Sept 20, 2025 (extension possible) 📩 DM us with questions 🔗 tinyurl.com/494ydwsw

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Quaternary International | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier - Quaternary International | ScienceDirect.com by ElsevierScienceDirect

Read the latest articles of Quaternary International at ScienceDirect.com, Elsevier’s leading platform of peer-reviewed scholarly literature

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The #vcwap is 100% free for all participants — made possible by the support of our sponsors, donors, and AWAP members. If you believe in creating inclusive spaces for early career women from all over the world, please consider becoming an AWAP member!

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Had the pleasure of joining the II Workshop of the MULTIPALEOIBERIA ERC Project at Univ. of Alcalá. Great to finally meet colleagues I only knew through their work & socials. 👩‍💻Thanks to Manuel Alcaraz Castaño for the kind invitation and such a rich exchange of ideas!

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

2 days of field survey and my body is dead… clearly I am not in my 20’s anymore… it doesn’t matter how great your skin can look like, how young people perceive you (sometimes a course.. condescending much…), your back will always bring some humility back to you.

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

The press release of #Pink @iphes-cerca.bsky.social was an emotional and profound moment for all of us privileged to watch it from the front line. We were living a historical moment in the study of human evolution. Elena’s restoration work was crucial, valued and deserves all the recognition 🫶👏

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

New paper lead by @iphes-cerca.bsky.social researchers presenting the Homo aff. erectus. It is a great privilege and a source of motivation to work so close to the best of the best! Congratulations to the team! We are all so proud and glad to celebrate you and your work. Welcome to the family Pink!

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CENIEH @cenieh.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

📢📢📢📢 Mañana 12 de marzo, a las 17:00, presentamos junto con el @iphes_cerca el estudio de un importante hallazgo que se realizó en el yacimiento de la Sima del Elefante (Sierra de Atapuerca) Podéis seguir el evento en directo en el Canal del CENIEH en YouTube 👇👇👇👇👇👇 youtube.com/live/z1XX3jX...

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Presentación hallazgos Atapuerca

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

📆 SAVE THE DATE! This time you can’t say we didn’t warn you. Here are the dates and venue for our next LSS conference. More info to come soon. Follow @lithicstudiessoc.bsky.social to be updated 👇

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Today, we celebrate women's rights! At VCWAP, we take action for a more inclusive research world. For the last three days, we spotlighted 98 women researchers and paleoartists. Thank you for being part of this journey! #womeninscience #womensday #internationalwomensday

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Last day of the #VCWAP2025 ! If you still don’t, I invite you to follow our page to keep up with the association during the rest of the year 🙂

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Today I am at my Alma mater, the university of Porto, where I did my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in archaeology between 2007 - 2012. This time I am here as an invited speaker with different generations of peers on a workshop celebrating 50years of democracy.

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

And we are live on the 2nd day of the 5th VCWAP Full programme on the AWAP website @women-archeopal.bsky.social

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Na próxima sexta-feira, dia 7 de março, tenho o prazer de estar muito bem acompanhada no workshop "Educação, Arqueologia e Democracia", que terá lugar na Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto. Muito obrigada à organização - Drs. Cristina Gameiro, Sérgio Gomes e Ana Vale - pelo convite.

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