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ICAZ @icaz-news.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Friendly reminder abstract submission is open for the 15th ICAZ Conference in Vancouver 2027. There are 32 great sessions to choose from. Head to the website for more details - sway.cloud.microsoft/BFTVh4FAbfX6... #ICAZ #Zooarch #Vancouver2027

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UHI Archaeology Institute @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

If you’re interested in learning a bit more about the archaeology of your area, and archaeology generally, applications are now open for September and January entry to the Archaeology and Local Studies short course.

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Archaeology and Local Studies short course open to applications

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ICAZ @icaz-news.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

On behalf of the Worked Bone Research Group, join us on the 20th for an online symposium 'Worked Shells in the ancient world. Material, use, typology, chronology and contexts'. Follow the link for details; www.wbrg.net/meetings/sym... #ICAZ #Zooarch

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Human Osteologists MOLA Location: London Salary: £32,624 per annum Closing Date: May 25, 2026 www.bajr.org/job-ad/human...

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Human Osteologists - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £32,624 per annumClosing Date: 25/05/26Location: London

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Do you want some Money? Of course you do. Here's a fund that will help early career archaeologists become *actual* career archaeologists... sussexpast.co.uk/research/the...

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AaRC @aarc-community.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Two upcoming events with one sign up! AaRC Online Conference – Tuesday, May 19 (virtual) ICP In-Person Meet-Up – Monday, June 22 in Stockholm (in person) Here is a link to register/submit an abstract forms.gle/Kse1kPYnpsVg...

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

It was a delight to introduce the fun world of zooarchaeology to the students and see them so engaged! Thanks for having us, Silverdale! 😊🦴

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Last day at @nhmwien.bsky.social today, looking at all their big cats. Massive thanks to Frank & Alex in the mammal collection for hosting me! Glad I also got to explore beautiful Vienna while I was here 😊

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

For my current project, I’ve been rummaging (gently) around the collections of large cats at the @mfnberlin.bsky.social. There’s some really exciting stuff there, from ancient labels to named zoo cats and interesting pathologies. Big thanks to the people here for the opportunity & their support! 🐯🦁🐆

Trolley with skulls of large cats in front of glass cabinet with other skulls

Leopard skull with label and scale on black cloth in a photo station at the museum, glass cabinets with skulls and skeletons in the background

Tiger skull from the front showing a marked underbite

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Zooarchaeology Lab Sheffield @zooarchlabsheff.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🎉 Free Open Access Days! Explore Sheffield’s 🌾 Archaeobotany & 🦴 Zooarchaeology collections through the SHEFF BIOARCH RICHeS (UKRI) project. Consult, learn & photograph heritage materials — booking info below 👇

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

It’s a disgrace is what it is. And so very senseless. People who make (big) decisions should at the very least attempt to understand what they are making decisions about and the impact those decisions will have on people other than themselves.

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Mick Westbury @mick2474.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Excited to share that I’ve started as Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark! 🧑‍🎓 I also received an a NNF Emerging Investigator grant to use genomics + machine learning to study extinction. 👉 PhD & Postdoc positions coming soon — follow for updates! Reposts appreciated 🙏

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I’m back! 🥳 Happy to report that I have returned to Sheffield to explore the history of zoos among my Sheffield zooarch family. I will post updates here as regularly as I can manage, so watch this space if you’re curious what I’ll get up to with this project. 😎 @zooarchlabsheff.bsky.social

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

So happy it’s out!! Well done to everyone involved! 🥳🥳🐴 Thanks @sidestone.bsky.social for having and supporting us!

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Very proud and excited to share our upcoming book, due in May! 🥳 Lots of horse-y goodness spanning disciplines, periods and continents. Co-edited with my wonderful colleagues Kate Kanne @ansoc-erc.bsky.social and Camille Vo Van Qui.

Book cover for an upcoming publication showing a horse skull in the grass and a horse grazing in an open grassland with mountains in the background

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Helene Benkert @helenebenkert.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Can I interest anyone in a last-minute submission for our session at the #EAA2025?

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Matthew Collins @matthewcollins.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Have/nearly have a PhD? ≤7 years post-doc experience? Working outside UK? Not a UK citizen? BA & Royal Society offering 2-yr Fellowships for early career researchers to come to the UK! 💷 Includes: Research expenses £12k Relocation up to £8k 🗓️ Deadline: Mar 18, 2025 (17:00 GMT) #ResearchFunding

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International Fellowships 2025

The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce.

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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Save the Cardiff Ancient History petition has now over 3400 signatures. Sign, share and join @flintdibble.bsky.social at 6pm for a discussion with @umbertoalbarella.bsky.social on YouTube to hear more. www.change.org/p/save-cardi...

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Save Cardiff University Ancient History Degree

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