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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE CONFERENCE

A CONFERENCE TO LAUNCH THE MASTERS IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE DEGREE

4-6 FEBRUARY 2008, THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CANBERRA

The Centre for Archaeological Research, with funding from the School of Archaeology and Anthropology, CASS, will be holding a three-day conference showcasing the work of ANU scholars and their collaborators in the area of archaeological science to celebrate and launch the new Masters in Archaeological Science (M.Arch.Sci.) Program. This Program is an cross-campus initiative of the College of Asia-Pacific (CAP), The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) and the College of Science (COS). Dr Charly French of the Charles McBurney Laboratory for Geoarchaeology, Cambridge University will be giving a keynote address to the conference, and there will be international and Australia-wide participants. The conference will take place in Theatre 2 of the Manning Clark Centre at the ANU.

This conference will showcase the work of ANU scholars and collaborating institutions and scientists. Over three days research studies will show how present social and economic challenges benefit from the combined "perspective" provided by the archaeological and geological past. This interplay - of past events providing lessons for the present human condition - is a unique theme in Archaeological Science.

Themes will include:

Rates of climate change and the intensity of Extreme Natural Events during the recent human past, and the effects of these processes on human life

The effects of human activities in changing the nature and stability of past ecosystems as people moved into previously unoccupied landscapes and seascapes - such as Pacific Islands

Calibrating modern "risk" eg. from storm surges and tsunamis using evidence left by past coastal human populations who resided on shorelines prone to catastrophic impacts

Understanding human migration processes, and what may stimulate migrations

These themes will be explored by speakers from many ANU Departments and collaborating research institutions and groups.

Papers and Abstracts

For paper titles please view the list of authors and titles in pdf format.

For paper abstracts please view the list of authors and abstracts in pdf format.

For a timetable of sessions and papers please view the conference schedule in pdf format.

If you are hoping to offer a paper and have not yet sent us a title and abstract please do so as soon as possible to program coordinator Tony Barham: Anthony.Barham@anu.edu.au

Registration

Registration includes morning and afternoon teas, and lunch on all three days, and other running costs. The student registration fee is subsidised to encourage students to attend:
* Conference Registration $150
* Student Conference Registration $100

To pay online please CLICK HERE:

Payment by this method should be completed before January 31st 2008.

If you are unable to pay by this method please contact Matthew Spriggs, Conference Organising Committee Chair, Matthew.Spriggs@anu.edu.au

Student subsidies

We will be providing up to 10 subsidies of $300 for Australian and Overseas Undergraduate, Honours and Masters Level students from outside the Canberra Region to attend on a needs basis. Owing to anticipated demand we are unable to subsidise PhD students. If you would like to apply for the subsidy please contact Matthew Spriggs Matthew.Spriggs@anu.edu.au and provide him with the information listed below:

Name

Academic Level (Ugrad, Honours or Masters only can apply) Student Number University Affiliation

Have you applied for funds from your University? If not, why not?

What do you hope to gain from attending the conference?

Your estimated costs: air fare or petrol, accommodation, registration etc.

We will contact you as to your success by 15 January if your application is received by that time. Please note that at the conference we will need bank details so that the reimbursement can be forwarded to you. $100 will be retained for the student registration fee, so you will be reimbursed $200 maximum to your account.

Conference reception and Masters Program launch

There will be a free wine reception to launch the new Masters Program after the conference session on the 4th February at 5.30pm in the foyer of the Manning Clark Centre at ANU. Please indicate on the online registration and payment form whether you will be attending the reception. This information is needed for catering purposes.

Accomodation

The conference is on at a busy time and we suggest you book your accommodation as soon as possible as rooms are filling up fast in Canberra.

1. BURTON AND GARRAN HALL, ANU
Our preferred accommodation provider is Burton and Garran Hall, Daley Road, ANU. They have single rooms for the period available at $50/night with a two-night minimum, and $75 for a single night. No breakfast is provided. Mention the Archaeological Science Conference in any communication with them. Please contact: Robyn.Britt@anu.edu.au
Telephone: 02-6194 0003
Fax: 02-6194 0045
To check out Burton and Garran Hall go to their website at:
http://bandg.anu.edu.au/BandG/14.html

2. LIVERSIDGE COURT APARTMENTS, ANU
There are currently 4 two-bedroom apartments available at Liversidge Court, but you will have to hurry! These cost $153/night and consist of a double bed in one room, and two single beds in a second room, as well as a kitchen and living space. Mention the Archaeological Science Conference in any communication with them. Mark any email "attention: Rosemary Senior" and contact: Reservations.UAS@anu.edu.au
Telephone: 02-6125 1100
Fax: 02-6125 0737
To check out the Liversidge Court Apartments look up that name on the following website:
http://accom.anu.edu.au/UAS/189.html

3. UNIVERSITY HOUSE, ANU
University House has single rooms available at $130/night, including breakfast. To make a reservation either telephone 02-6125 5276, email to: UniHouse@anu.edu.au
Or use the online reservation facility at:
http://www.anu.edu.au/unihouse/accomm/accomm.htm

4. CANBERRA CITY YHA, AKUNA STREET
This highly-recommended YHA has a pool and sauna and internet café. It is about 10 minutes walk from the ANU in the middle of the City. They have Twin/Double rooms for $80/night for YHA members, $89 for non-members and a range of 4 and 8 share rooms for much cheaper prices. Contact them by telephone on 02-6248 9155, or go to their web site to book at:

http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/details.cfm?hostelid=240

In addition there are of course a range of hotels at all price ranges available in Canberra. Go to the Visit Canberra web site for details and bookings:
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au

From the Conference Committee

We are hoping that this will be a most stimulating meeting, not least to present to colleagues, peers and potential students the range of research in the area of archaeological science that is being pursued at the University, and among our many Australian and international collaborators.

Conference Enquires

All enquiries should be sent to Tony Barham (if program related) or Matthew Spriggs (other matters):
anthony.barham@anu.edu.au
Matthew.Spriggs@anu.edu.au