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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 20/07/2026

AWAWS was shocked and saddened to learn of the death last week of Professor Marguerite Johnson. She will be greatly missed by all in the AWAWS community and our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.

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Chelsea Schwartz @chelschwartz.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Had a fantastic week in Auckland at #ASCS47 this year! I was privileged to present on the AWAWS sponsored panel ‘Home is Where the Hatred Is’ with Katherine Prouting and Meg Challis. Looking forward to the next one!

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 01/02/2026

Join AWAWS at ASCS 47 for a lunchtime panel/workshop discussing the decolonisation of ancient history, indigenous heritage in museum spaces, and museum artefact repatriations! We hope to see you there!

Graphic promoting AWAWS lunch time workshop at ASCS 47 on Tuesday February 3rd 2026 from 1-2pm at the University of Auckland

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 06/06/2025

Hi Kat, thanks for reaching out! This has been flagged with our treasurer and they’ll be sorting it out today.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 28/05/2025

Don’t miss out on this opportunity closing Friday!! Visit www.awaws.org/research-gra... to apply

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 19/05/2025

📣📣📣Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant are now open! AU$1500 is available to support members' research projects!! Visit www.awaws.org/research-gra... for more details and access to the application form. Applications close Friday 30 May at 11:59pm AEST.

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Shona Edwards (she/her) @shona22.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

AMPHORAE XIX postgraduate Classics conference in Adelaide, Australia - Registration is now open! Register to attend online or in-person here: events.humanitix.com/amphorae-xix...

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Amphorae XIX Registration

The 19th annual AMPHORAE conference for post graduate students in Ancient World Studies will be held at the University of Adelaide from August 25-29, 2025.

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Lea Beness @leabeness.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

See the latest @awaws.org blog by Tom Hillard on Margaret Hallo Beattie, an inspirational teacher who taught Greek & Roman History & Latin at Macquarie University from 1973 until 1992. www.awaws.org/history-of-w... @acrsn.bsky.social @resaustrales.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social #Gracchi

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 29/04/2025

Don't miss the second session in our Equity and Diversity Workshop Series: Can Classicists Be Queer? With Irene Salvo. Over Zoom May 15 @5PM AEST! More info and register here: tinyurl.com/37hth7s2

promo picture for AWAWS zoom equity and inclusion workshop "Can Classicists Be Queer? with Irene Salvo" happening Thursday May 15, 5pm AEST

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Shona Edwards (she/her) @shona22.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

It gets busy at Writers Week, come watch the streaming of Bettany Hughes' chat on her new book with us instead! AWAWS Adelaide has a free afternoon tea Sat 8th March 2pm in Napier 210 at Adelaide Uni for International Womens Day! Register here & send to friends: events.humanitix.com/internationa...

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International Women's Day with AWAWS Adelaide

Get tickets on Humanitix - International Women's Day with AWAWS Adelaide. The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia. Saturday 8th March 2025. Find event information.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 04/03/2025

TONIGHT 📣📣📣 6PM AEDT | 8PM NZT | 3PM AWST Come celebrate #IWD2025 with AWAWS and Faezeh Dadfar! Faezeh will be sharing insights from her journey as an Iranian archaeologist navigating the intersections of gender, identity, and academia. To register, please email Dr Anastasia Bakogianni

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AWAWS presents: Faezeh Dadfar for IWD 2025

Unearthing rænĵ: A Woman’s Archaeological Journey from Anshan to Sydney

Tuesday March 4th, 6pm AEDT

chaired by Dr Anastasia Bakogianni

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 01/03/2025

Join AWAWS on March 4th at 6pm AEDT to celebrate International Women's Day with an incredible talk by Faezeh Dadfar. To register your interest for this talk and receive the Zoom link please contact the Chair, Dr Anastasia Bakogianni: a.bakogianni@massey.ac.nz

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 13/01/2025

Pre-order now at: awaws.org/pre-orders.html Final order costs will be confirmed after the pre-order period has closed. Payment will be due by 27 January 2025. Pre-ordered merchandise will be available for collection at ASCS 46 (3-5 February 2025).

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 13/01/2025

Pre-orders for AWAWS merch close TOMORROW, January 15! Available items include: stickers, pins, mugs, tote bags, and socks. Pre-ordering for collection at ASCS 46 is a great way to access bulk-buy discounts and save on shipping. Our profits directly support AWAWS activities!

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 18/11/2024

Topics include the particular vulnerability of disabled and neurodivergent graduate students, the impact of organizations like Asterion and CripAntiquity, ableism and disablism in scholarship on ancient Greece and Rome, and rising leaders in ancient disability studies research.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 18/11/2024

Tomorrow we will be hosting our first event in the Equity and Diversity Workshop series: Disability in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies: Where We Are and Ways Forward Tuesday 19 November 1:00PM – 2:30PM AEDT (Sydney time) Register here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/disability-…...

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 11/07/2024

Congratulations to Alex Grigor, recipient of the 2024 AWAWS Research Grant! We're thrilled to also award our first-ever runner-up award to Fenella Palanca. Well done to both recipients! 🌟

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 09/07/2024

Have you made a virtual bouquet nomination yet? Celebrate any achievements from the last 12 months, big or small, by emailing socawaws@gmail.com. Self-nominations are welcome too! Send yours in by 11 July @ 12pm AEST / 2pm NZST. Bouquets will be announced @ the AGM that day!

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 24/05/2024

Have you submitted your application for the annual AWAWS Research Grant yet? $1250 is available to support your research project. How the money is spent is up to you! For details and the application, visit awaws.org/research-grant Applications close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 01/05/2024

Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant are open! $1250 is available to support members' research projects. Previous winners have used it to cover childcare, travel & conference costs. Visit awaws.org/research-grant for more. Applications close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 07/03/2024

In the spirit of International Women's Day, Connie will reflect on her experiences as a feminist historian and the joy she finds in studying ancient women, undertaking research trips, and being part of like-minded academic communities.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 07/03/2024

In celebration of International Women's Day, join AWAWS on 12 March for an online talk presented by Dr Connie Skibinski (@SkibinskiConnie), titled "Bringing the Marginalized to the Centre: The Joy of Studying Ancient Women".

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 17/06/2023

A quick reminder to members that voting for the position of Mentor Programme Coordinator closes tomorrow (19 June) at 9pm NZT. You can vote, and record your approval or disapproval of the reports for the AGM which have been circulated by email. @ASCS1966 @res_australes

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 06/06/2023

Reminder about AGM on 21st June at 6pm NZT (2pm AWST; 3.30pm ACST; 4pm AEST) Virtual bouquets celebrating member successes to socawaws@gmail.com AGM talk by @RichardsCandace: Gendered Collecting and Gender in Collections – a reflection from working with the Nicholson at Sydney

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 30/05/2023

Today's the day! Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST = 1 June @ 1:59am NZST Find the application form on our website: awaws.org/research-grant $1250 is available to support your research. How you spend the grant is up to you!

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 24/05/2023

One week to go! Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant close on 31 May at 11:59pm AEST. $1250 is available to be spent how you wish. Previous winners have used the grant to cover childcare, travel, and conference costs. Apply here: awaws.org/research-grant

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 19/05/2023

Our next postgraduate study session is coming up soon! Join AWAWS PG Rep Connie (@SkibinskiConnie) Monday 22 May (5-7pm AEST = 7-9pm NZST) for independent study supported by fellow postgraduates over Zoom. Contact Connie for the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you!

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 15/05/2023

Have you started your application for the annual AWAWS Research Grant yet? $1250 is available to support members' research projects. How you spend the money is up to you! For the application details and information about our previous winners, visit awaws.org/research-grant

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 10/05/2023

📢 It's time for another study session! Join PG Representative Connie (@SkibinskiConnie) over Zoom on Friday 12 May @ 3-5pm AEST = 5-7pm NZST. Study sessions are a great opportunity to work independently with the support of other postgraduates across Aus and NZ. Details below!

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 01/05/2023

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 26/04/2023

Would you like to join the AWAWS Executive Committee? Nominations for committee positions are open now. Self-nominations welcome. This is a great opportunity to be directly involved in AWAWS activities! Contact Lisa Bailey for details: lk.bailey@auckland.ac.nz

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 20/04/2023

Postgraduate study sessions continue tomorrow @ 3-5pm AEST = 5-7pm NZST. Join @SkibinskiConnie on Zoom for independent study in a supportive environment. Whether you're about to submit or just beginning, we'd love to see you! Email Connie for link: connie.skibinski@uon.edu.au

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 17/04/2023

Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant are open now! $1250 is available to support our members' research projects. For details and the application form, visit our website: awaws.org/research-grant Applications close 31 May 2023 at 11:59pm AEST

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 14/04/2023

📢 Calling all AWAWS postgraduates! Join PG Representative Connie (@SkibinskiConnie) for the next postgraduate study session over Zoom, coming up on Friday 21 April at 3-5pm AEST = 5-7pm NZST. Contact Connie for Zoom details and any questions: connie.skibinski@uon.edu.au

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 28/02/2023

Attn AWAWS Members! A reminder that if you find yourself in a situation of financial stress, you can apply for support through the AWAWS microgrants scheme. You can find information about these here: www.awaws.org/microgrants.html @res_australes @ASCS1966 @maarc_research

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 28/02/2023

Interested in getting more involved with AWAWS? If so, consider standing for a position on the Exec. Contact gwynaeth.mcintyre@otago.ac.nz) to register your interest. To join or update your membership: www.awaws.org/become-a-member.html @res_australes @ASCS1966 @maarc_research

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 28/02/2023

Applications now open for AWAWS research grant: www.awaws.org/research-grant.html Due 31 May 2023. AUS$1,250 All AWAWS members eligible to apply with the exception of members of the Exec. To join or update your membership: www.awaws.org/become-a-member.html @res_australes @ASCS19...

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 14/02/2023

TODAY! AWAWS Panel at #MAARC2023. 12 noon Brisbane, 1 pm Sydney AEDT Amelia Brown, Finding Female Artists in the Ancient World Paige Maunder, Women and Children at Vindolanda Beatrice McLoughlin, Female Potters and their wares @res_australes @AntiquityWomen @womeninclassics

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 24/01/2023

And on Sat 28 Jan we will be joined by: - Mavis Tian, Parliamentary Coordinator and Governance Office, Canberra - Jocelin Chan (@joce_cpt), High school Latin teacher and AWAWS Diversity Officer

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 24/01/2023

📣 upcoming workshop series: 'Careers Beyond the University for Ancient World Scholars' Join AWAWS on Fri 27 Jan & Sat 28 Jan to hear from 4 fabulous women who have made the transition from postgrad degrees on the ancient world to successful careers beyond the university system.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 19/01/2023

Are you a postgraduate attending the @ASCS1966 conference this year? Join @SkibinskiConnie Tues 23 Jan for a practice run of your paper! A great opportunity to present in a comfortable, safe environment & receive helpful feedback before the big day. Contact Connie for Zoom link.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 17/01/2023

Calling all postgraduates! Join @SkibinskiConnie today for another Postgraduate Study Session at 5pm AEDT = 7pm NZDT on Zoom. With ASCS coming up, we'll be focusing on writing our submissions for the OPTIMA prize. All welcome! Contact connie.skibinski@uon.edu.au for Zoom link.

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 16/11/2022

CAREERS OUTSIDE ACADEMIA WORKSHOP 1 Sun. Nov. 27 4pm AEDT; 3pm AEST; 4:30pm ACDT; 1pm AWST; 6pm; NZDT; 7am EET Janet Mack Nat Mus. of Aust. Mus. of Aust. Democracy Kristen Mann AAIA Digital Horizons Project Janette McWilliam Lecturer UQ Info: socawaws@gmail.com

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 10/11/2022

📣AWAWS Postgraduates! Join AWAWS Postgraduate Representative @SkibinskiConnie this Friday at 6:30pm AEDT / 8:30pm NZDT for a night of fun and games over Zoom. Link in emails or by contacting Connie at Connie.Skibinski@uon.edu.au

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 28/10/2022

📣 Postgraduate study sessions continue today (Fri 28 Oct) on Zoom! Need motivation to get that conference paper written? Some support while editing a chapter for your dissertation? Contact @SkibinskiConnie for zoom link!

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 25/10/2022

1 Nov, 4:00-6:30pm University of Sydney workshop (hybrid) Domestic Violence and Vulnerability in the Roman World: Teaching with Confronting Material With @timboartemis Two case studies: Agrippina the Younger and Catullus. Contact Eleanor.cowan@sydney.edu.au @res_australes

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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies @awaws.org · 25/10/2022

Challenging the Patriarchy: Reframing Graeco-Roman Women and their Reception The University of Newcastle, Australia 30 June – 1 July 2023 Call for Papers For more information and to submit an abstract, email a.bakogianni@massey.ac.nz connie.skibinski@uon.edu.au @res_australes

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