Dear all,
A gentle reminder that we have professional development opportunities in maritime archaeology at Flinders University in the next two months. We still have places for the Conservation Practicum and only one spot on the ‘Archaeology of Submerged Cultural Landscapes’. The ‘UCH Practicum’ is full.
1. Conservation Practicum (focussed on Marine Ceramics)
https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/conservation-practicum
This topic provides hands-on experience in the theory and methods of conservation for maritime archaeological artefacts. It has a focus on ceramics from the sea, and is taught by (Holly Jones-Amin, Senior Conservator and Team Leader for Objects, Textiles and Archaeology, Grimwade Conservation Services, University of Melbourne) and includes a two-day repair workshop delivered by Sokha Tep (Ceramic Conservator, Royal University of Fine Arts, Phnom Penh, Cambodia).
When it’s run
26 February to 1 March 2024
Mode of delivery
In person, Bedford Campus (SAECAL Lab and BIOD-LAB5), Adelaide, South Australia
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2. Underwater Cultural Heritage Practicum (full!)
https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/underwater-cultural-heritage-practicum
This topic introduces students to some of the theoretical and practical approaches to underwater cultural heritage, and provides an understanding of the legislation, management, and interpretation of underwater cultural heritage throughout the world (with a focus on Australasia and Southeast Asia). This topic includes lectures by heritage professionals and an excursion to the Port Adelaide ship’s graveyard.
When it’s run
23 – 26 January 2024 (this topic includes Australia Day)
Mode of delivery
In person, North Theatre 1, Bedford Park Campus, Bedford Park, South Australia
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3. The Archaeology of Submerged Cultural Landscapes (1 place left!)
https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/archaeology-of-submerged-cultural-landscapes
This short course will explore global perspectives in the archaeology of submerged cultural landscapes. This topic includes lectures by specialists in submerged cultural landscape studies and a workshop on QGIS.
When it’s run
29 January – 1 February 2024
Mode of delivery
In person, Adina Hotel, Adelaide CBD, Adelaide CBD, South Australia
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Places can be secured via the links above. Please distribute among your networks and let us know if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Wendy
Celebrating 20+ years of Maritime Archaeology at Flinders (https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/languages-culture/20-years-of-maritime-archaeology)
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