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CHL is a hub of multidisciplinary scholars specialised in Asia & the Pacific. TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C Find Our Website Here: chl.anu.edu.au

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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Week 1 of 2026 Immersia, in a flash⚡ What a week it’s been! From workshops and conversations to cultural creativity, there’s been plenty happening during 2026 Immersia. Here’s a glimpse from Week 1. ✨ But we’re not done yet! 👀 Ready for Week 2? Explore the program! immersia.anu.edu.au
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌏Discover more at 2026 Immersia! Over the next two weeks, there are exhibitions, book launches, music, culture and conversations waiting to be explored. Find your faves and be part of 2026 Immersia! immersia.anu.edu.au #Immersia #Immersia2026 #ANU #ANUCommunity #CulturalCelebration
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A 4,000-year-old painting. A story of migration. An ancient rock painting in Indonesia is offering new clues about how people moved across Southeast Asia thousands of years ago. Researchers from CHL at @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social are helping uncover the story. l1nq.com/vryq17y
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4,000-year-old rock painting in Indonesia offers clues to one of humanity’s greatest migrations
The age of the rock art at Wetar means it could be one of the earliest places outside of Taiwan to document the Austronesian migration.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's greatest health challenges. Join us for the launch of A World of Resistance, the culmination of an Australian Research Council-funded project by Professors Assa Doron and Alex Broom. Launched by Professor Helen Sullivan. chl.anu.edu.au/event/book-l...
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Book Launch | A World of Resistance | School of Culture, History & Language
Please join us for this special event celebrating the launch of a landmark title.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Congratulations to our anthropology PhD candidate Ayesha Masood Chaudhry, who represented @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social at this year's ANU Three-Minute Thesis Grand Final. Read more about her journey at ANU School of Culture, History & Language: chl.anu.edu.au/news/phd-stu... @ouranu.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
A language is never just a language 🌏 In this episode of Office Hours, Professor Assa Doron shares why language sits at the heart of CHL, home to studies you won't find anywhere else in the southern hemisphere. And what's lost when culture is approached without it. @ouranu.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Anna Naupa is the first ni-Vanuatu PhD graduate from ANU. Now she’s also the 1st woman & 1st ni-Vanuatu appointed Director General of the @Melanesian Spearhead Group. A story of kastom roads, diplomacy & leadership. 🌺 chl.anu.edu.au/news/followi... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Congrats to CHL's Anna Naupa, the first ni-Vanuatu PhD graduate from ANU, on her appointment as Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). We're so proud of this remarkable and richly deserved achievement! Watch this space for Anna's story, coming soon. 🎉
(Photo: Ministry of the Prime Minister - Vanuatu)
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This week, Dr Sabeena Shaikh joins us to explore how learning Hindi-Urdu opens up a richer way into South Asian culture...from Bollywood and music to literature and beyond.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
188 boxes. 9,000 books. One remarkable journey. What began with CHL alumnus Dr Matthew Spriggs' personal library grew into a major new resource for the Vanuatu National Library: chl.anu.edu.au/news/library... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @linguisticsanu.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
In episode two of Office Hours, Dr Elly Kent reflects on CHL's place within the College of Asia and the Pacific, and how a school helps shape a university from the inside out.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
🎉 Congrats to Lucy Gibson, winner of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition (ACT/NT/WA Qualifier), and runner-up Max Martin! Both head to China, Lucy for the global final, Max as observer. Stunning performances of song, ink painting, calligraphy, poetry & more. ANU's first time hosting, what a debut!🇨🇳
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Bluesky Post: 🎉 For the first time ever, ANU is hosting the Chinese Bridge Competition! Come watch university students showcase their Chinese speaking skills and cultural talents Date & Time: 23 May 2026 | 9am–12pm Free entry! Be part of this historic event and cheer for the contestants!
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The 2026 Chinese Bridge – 25th Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students (Australia Division Regional Final)
Chinese Bridge (汉语桥) is a world-renowned international Chinese language proficiency competition.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Join Associate Professor Larissa Schneider (ANU) for the next Women in Soil Science–Australia seminar exploring the environmental legacies of mining and colonisation. 🗓️ 27 May 2026 ⏰ 12pm-1pm AEST 📍 Online Register here: events.humanitix.com/women-in-soi...
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Women in Soil Science-Australia Seminar Series: Associate Professor Larissa Schneider
Women in Soil Science-Australia Seminar Series: A/Prof Hanabeth Luke
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📣 We're hiring @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social CHL is recruiting a Lecturer (Level B, continuing) in Pacific and Asian History & Indonesian Language. 💰 $121,598–$137,870 + 17% super 📍 Canberra 📅 Closes 11 June 2026 Find out more in the position description: jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/lecture... Apply Now!!
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Lecturer - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia
Classification: Academic Level BSalary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerm: Full-time, Continuing Position Overview This Lecturer position involves research, teaching an...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Some of the best conversations happen in office hours. We're launching a new series of the same name, sharing glimpses of life inside the School of Culture, History, and Language. We're starting with Professor Assa Doron. Stay tuned✨
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Launched at CHL’s Immersia festival in 2024, Flexible India by Shameem Black continues to gain attention for its sharp and timely exploration of yoga’s place in modern Indian politics.🧘🏽 Listen to Dr Black’s latest conversation on the New Books Network: newbooksnetwork.com/flexible-india
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Congratulations to Dr Yun Zhou, whose book The Woman’s Messenger has been named among Ten Outstanding Books of 2025 by the International Bulletin of Mission Research. Her article “Between China and the World: Yu Rizhang and the Chinese YMCA in the 1920s” also appears in an award-winning volume!
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
From the Nutbush in a rural village in Dali, Yunnan, China to everyday life in local communities, ASIA3220 takes students beyond the classroom — offering immersive experiences where language, culture, and connection come together in meaningful ways. Discover more: chl.anu.edu.au/interview/ru...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
What a splash! Reliving every moment of the CHL's New Year Water Festival 🇲🇲✨ Swipe through to see the highlights from our Thingyan celebration, the dancing, the food, the games, and the gorgeous community that made it all happen
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Happy International Chinese Language Day. With a history spanning thousands of years, the Chinese language remains one of the world’s oldest writing systems and continues to be widely used today. Learn more about Chinese at ANU: chl.anu.edu.au/language-mod...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Come experience the Myanmar Water Festival (Thingyan) at ANU CHL, live performances, traditional games, and delicious Myanmar food await! Free entry. Everyone is welcome!! 📅 Friday 17 April, 4–6pm 📍 Coombs Tea Room, HC Coombs Building, ANU
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
From a broken bus in the steppe to a warm welcome in a local ger, Flynn’s experience in Mongolia was shaped by moments he never expected. Beyond the classroom, it came to life through generosity, curiosity, and connection. Read Flynn’s story here: chl.anu.edu.au/news/when-la...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Across languages, across cultures 📚 The Other Side of the Mirror explores Dream of the Red Chamber across the Pacific Rim. 🗓 Date: 8 & 9 April ⏰ Time: 9am-5pm 📍 Venue: CIW Seminar Room, China in the World, Building 188, Acton, ANU No rego needed—just turn up! chl.anu.edu.au/event/other-...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Eid Mubarak 🌙from the ANU School of Culture, History & Language! Wishing everyone celebrating a day of joy, reflection, and connection.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
January’s CHL Crosscurrents is live 🌏 Highlights include a feature on the Year of the Fire Horse, our summer scholars, student reflections from Mongolia, and news on languages at ANU. Check it out here: mailchi.mp/8972425cdeaa...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
A huge win for ANU researchers! A CHL + CAP team has been recognised by Archaeology Magazine as making one of the Top 10 Discoveries of 2025. A global spotlight on a phenomenal collaboration! archaeology.org/issues/janua...
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Top 10 Discoveries of 2025 - Oldest Mummified People - Archaeology Magazine - January/February 2026
Southern China and Southeast Asia
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Gers on distant hills, horses crossing the road, and kindness offered at every stop. One student’s story brings Mongolia’s wide-open landscapes to life. chl.anu.edu.au/interview/jo... @ouranu.bsky.social @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social
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A Journey Across the Steppe: Discovering Mongolia Through Language and Land | School of Culture, History & Language
Student experiences in Mongolia...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Australia can’t afford to lose its Indonesian-language expertise — but programs are disappearing nationwide. Dr Elly Kent explains why this is a strategic risk: chl.anu.edu.au/news/preserv... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @helencsullivan.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social @ellykent.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
From Tasmania → Canberra → Hangzhou 🎒 — meet Alexander Munro, ANU student turned China-bound Year in Asia scholar. Explore his hopes: language, culture, and history. Read more 👇 chl.anu.edu.au/interview/ta... #ANU #YearInAsia #StudyAbroad #China #StudentJourney
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Tasmania. Canberra. Next Stop: Hangzhou | School of Culture, History & Language
Getting Ready for a Year in Asia
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Congrats to Katerina Teaiwa, just elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities! Her work on environmental justice & Pacific history is powerful & deeply rooted in decolonial practice. @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @kteaiwa.bsky.social @helencsullivan.bsky.social tinyurl.com/bdcnekhx
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30 new Fellows elected to Humanities Academy – Australian Academy of the Humanities
The Australian Academy of the Humanities has today announced the election of 30 new Fellows. Fellows are among the nation’s most influential thinkers, providing insight essential to Australia’s social...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Explore 35 years of cross-cultural archaeology at Groote Eylandt in the 2025 Golson Lecture featuring Prof Annie Clarke (Uni Sydney). 🗓 29 Oct | 7 pm 📍 Hedley Bull Theatre 1, ANU 🎟 Free entry + networking events.humanitix.com/2025-golson-...
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2025 Golson Lecture: Archaeological poetics, archaeological practice: reflections on archaeologies of cross-cultural exchange, creative practices and community-based repatriation through the lens of ...
Register on Humanitix - 2025 Golson Lecture: Archaeological poetics, archaeological practice: reflections on archaeologies of cross-cultural exchange, creative practices and community-based repatriat...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
What a Week 1! 🌏✨ Immersia 2025 is halfway through — with music, food, art & connection already shared. Week 2 is next — see you there! immersia.anu.edu.au
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Immersia Prelude ✦ The Mongolian ger stands tall at ANU! 🌏 ✨ Raised with tradition & connection, the ger is set for 2 weeks of stories, songs & culture at Immersia 2025. Participating in the setup, Julia said: “It was so satisfying to help raise it!” Immersia kicks off 8 Sep! immersia.anu.edu.au
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Immersia presents Aussie Local Heroes Vanessa Brettell & Hannah Costello of Café Stepping Stone for stories of travel, culture & supporting migrant women. A night of food, poetry & connection! 8 Sep | HC Coombs Tea Room immersia.anu.edu.au/event/chai-chat-change-stepping-stone-immersia-experience
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
CHL Crosscurrents August 2025: mailchi.mp/.../chl-cros.... Welcome back to Crosscurrents! This month's edition is packed with lots of stories! Immersia is back; a heartfelt tribute; research stories and opinion pieces; and lots of news & event info! 🤩Subscribe us for free: eepurl.com/b1ia1D
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Couldn’t get enough of Immersia 2024? Or are you new & curious? We're back! Immersia 2025 is your ticket to games, food, music & culture from across Asia & the Pacific. Don’t wait — register today! immersia.anu.edu.au @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @anubellschool.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
After a global career in public health, Dr Patricia Graves returned to study history and language at ANU. Her story is a bold reminder that curiosity doesn’t retire. 🔗 chl.anu.edu.au/content-cent... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Anthropologist. Innovator. Olympic Collaborator: When Todd Harple first arrived at ANU, he was looking for more than just a PhD program. What he found was a lifelong framework for thinking, connecting, and innovating across disciplines and continents. Read more: chl.anu.edu.au/.../anthropo....
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
June highlights from CHL: Tribute to Anthony Reid, Malaysian street art uncovered, Olympic anthropology & a student’s scholarship story. #CHLStories #Scholarship mailchi.mp/e252ec5b1f85...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Meet William Loughton—ANU graduate, cybersecurity engineer in Tokyo & inaugural recipient of the Carol Hayes Memorial Prize. His journey of bridging cultures through language & technology is truly inspiring. chl.anu.edu.au/content-cent... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🎓 Language, culture, and student stories from the ANU School of Culture, History & Language — the May edition of CHL Crosscurrents is out now. Dive in: mailchi.mp/8cd7fde0fcc5... 📩 Subscribe: eepurl.com/b1ia1D @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @linguisticsanu.bsky.social @linguisticsanu.bsky.social
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Did you know "shampoo" comes from Hindi "चाँपो", meaning head massage? Or that "pyjama" literally translates to "leg garment" (पाजामा)? 👉 Dive deeper into Hindi with our courses—discover the roots of the language hiding in plain sight: chl.anu.edu.au/language-hindi #Hindi #languagelearning #india
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
👀 Bet you didn’t know Bangkok has the longest city name in the world! 👇 No wonder locals just say Krung Thep 😂 📚 Wanna speak Thai like a local and learn these fun cultural gems? Join our Thai course: chl.anu.edu.au/language-thai — it’s not just language, it’s an experience✨ #languagelearning #ANU
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Dr. Katerina Teaiwa: Centering Pacific Narratives in Art & Academia →Curating Wansolmoana @Australian Museum in Sydney →Dance Protest exhibition @sydney.edu.au →ARC Indigenous scholar/artist collaborations →NYC Met Museum Oceania Gallery revival See her stories: chl.anu.edu.au/content-cent...
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Moving Images, Living Histories: Professor Katerina Teaiwa’s Expansive Practice Across Art, Activism, and Archives | School of Culture, History & Language
From Banaba to The Met—Professor Katerina Teaiwa is reshaping how Pacific stories are told, seen, and remembered.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🥖Did you know? Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) comes from French influence? But “bánh” is a universe: think steamed buns, crispy pancakes, sticky rice cakes. 🌌🍚 Learn Vietnamese with us—where language meets deliciousness: chl.anu.edu.au/language-vie... ✨ #VietLanguage #BanhMi #languagelearning
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
ANU x U.S. Defense Dept turn WWII wreckage into hope. Students will recover lost soldiers’ remains in PNG—archaeology meets diplomacy. Our students will excavate wreckage, engage communities, and learn diplomacy on the ground. Click and see our story here: chl.anu.edu.au/content-cent... #archeology
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
🔍Archaeology classroom has no walls! Our students dove headfirst into the wild side of learning at Kiola on Murramarang Country, swampy sediment coring and Australia’s largest raptor as a lab partner. This is archaeology and palaeoecology like you’ve never seen! alexfwall.github.io/Palaeomancer...
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Teaching in Kiola, Murramarang Country
Wild time at Kiola, teaching undergrads about palaeoecology and some hands-on coring.
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🧐Did you know Hokkien opera (歌仔戲) isn’t just performance art—they’re about stories, traditions, and the soul of Taiwan and Minnan! At ANU, our courses blend linguistic mastery with Taiwan’s rich folklore and Minnan traditions. ✨Come and discover more information here: chl.anu.edu.au/language-tai...
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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
👏 Welcome back to CHL Crosscurrents April 2025! Click and discover what happened in our school this month: lnkd.in/gS2pg7t5 From academic articles to course opportunities, don't miss the news, latest updates and events we offer! 🤩Subscribe us for free: eepurl.com/b1ia1D #ANU
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