Understanding the past through multiple lenses

Professor of Archaeology Claire Smith and PhD students Elspeth Hodgins and Darren Siwes took part in a webinar series as part of National Archaeology Week. Panellists for the Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science session spoke about how the braiding of Indigenous knowledge and Western science fosters a deeper and more holistic understanding of the past through multiple lenses.

Accepting grief leads to Fellowship

Acting graduate Virginia Blackwell has been awarded the Helpmann Academy Creative Investment Fellowship. Proudly supported by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, the Creative Investment Fellowships assist emerging creatives with ambitious projects and professional development programs. One of five recipients, Virginia plans to produce a short film from her script, Dragging the Chain, which explores the themes of accepting grief and forging ahead despite its weight. Read more here.

Making his mark in Darwin

Dr Mark de Souza has received the NT Landcare award in recognition of his contributions to the community through the Royal Darwin Hospital Greening Project. Read more about his award here. Dr de Souza is also a 2024 NT Local Hero Nominee for his efforts to green up the RDH precinct. Read more about his nomination here.