Simon Wyatt-Spratt (@swyattspratt) Bsky

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SIG-RSE, the CAA Special Interest Group on robotics, sensors, and embedded systems in archaeology, was officially approved at the CAA 2026 AGM in Vienna. Sign up to the mailing list:

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#Archaeology #CAA2026 #Robotics

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Dear archaeologists, would you mind answering this very short survey so that we know better how to improve again our platform and process in the future?

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Schicht aus flachen, blaugrauen Gesteinsplatten in bröckeligem, hellbraunem Erdhang in trockener Landschaft.

🔨 Early humans in South Africa were quarrying stone as long as 220,000 years ago
That was found by an international research team including the @unituebingen.bsky.social and #UniCologne.

▶️ uni.koeln/7MBKW

📺 youtu.be/JMQudzjLmUw

📰 doi.org/10.1038/s4146…

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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Geographical Information Science (GIS) Faculty of Science | School of the Environment Full-time permanent position Base salary will be in the range $117,120.53 – $138,769.70 plus 17% super (Academic Level B) or $143,099.52 – $164,748.70 plus 17% super (Academic Level C) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity This is an exciting full‑time, continuing opportunity for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the School of the Environment at The University of Queensland. In this role, you will combine teaching excellence with research leadership, contributing to the School’s impact through high‑quality coursework teaching, supervision of Higher Degree by Research (PhD, MPhil) and Honours students, and active engagement in service, outreach, and partnership activities. We are seeking candidates with strong research profiles in Geographical Information Science (GIS) that complement the School’s existing research strengths, and address interdisciplinary challenges across science, government, and/or industry. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, GeoAI, cloud‑native GIS, digital twins, spatial data science, and urban analytics. The School’s undergraduate and postgraduate geospatial teaching programs are experiencing sustained growth and high demand. In response, the School is investing in a dedicated, state‑of‑the‑art geospatial teaching facility, designed to reflect contemporary industry standards and emerging technologies. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, shaping curriculum design, and introducing innovative teaching practices that align with advances in research and professional practice. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to help educate the next generation of geospatial scientists and leaders, while advancing a research program that contributes to societal and environmental outcomes at local, national, and international scales. Key responsibilities will include: Teaching: Deliver high-quality teaching across lectures, tutorials, and field-based settings, including course coordination, assessment, and the development of engaging, contemporary GIS curriculum. At Senior Lecturer level, you will take a leading role in program coordination and drive innovative curriculum design and improvement. Research: Develop and maintain a strong research profile in Geographical Information Science (GIS), including publishing, securing funding, and contributing to collaborative projects. At Senior Lecturer level, you will lead research initiatives, build strategic collaborations, and demonstrate growing national and international recognition. Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision of students and support the development of research capability within the team. At Senior Lecturer level, you will act as Principal Supervisor and lead staff development, performance, and mentoring. Citizenship and Service: Actively contribute to the School, University, and broader community through collaboration, partnerships, and service. At Senior Lecturer level, you will demonstrate leadership in mentoring, staff wellbeing, and the development of strong internal and external partnerships. This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. For further information, please click here to view the information booklet. About You Applicants should hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to Geographical Information Science (GIS). You will demonstrate: Level B – Lecturer A developing profile in teaching and research within GIS. A growing track record of publications in reputable refereed journals and conference presentations. Evidence of seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding. High-quality teaching experience across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels in a variety of settings. Experience in course coordination and contributing to curriculum development and innovation. A developing record of supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students. Contribution to internal service roles and emerging engagement with external stakeholders. Level C – Senior Lecturer An established profile in teaching and research within GIS. National recognition in your field, with an emerging international profile and strong publication record. A strong track record of securing and managing external research funding. Demonstrated excellence in teaching across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate programs. Proven leadership in course coordination and curriculum development and innovation. A strong record of successful supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students. Demonstrated leadership in internal service roles and significant contributions to external engagement and partnerships. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside world-class researchers and educators in an environment where interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged and supported. UQ provides access to outstanding research infrastructure, professional development, grant support and genuine career progression through the academic promotions process. Recent UQ research has highlighted how advanced spatial analysis is reshaping our understanding of Queensland’s natural history, including a 2025 study confirming one of Australia’s densest concentrations of dinosaur footprints, using precise spatial mapping to document and interpret the site’s significance. This work reflects UQ’s strength in applying geospatial expertise to globally relevant environmental and scientific challenges. The broader benefits of joining UQ include up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to internal-only career opportunities, and the chance to build a purposeful academic career at a leading Group of Eight university. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Steve Chenoweth, Head of School, via senv.hos@uq.edu.au. For application enquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and supporting statements addressing the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and other integrity and conduct requirements. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. Accessibility support is available throughout the recruitment process. Applications close Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60383). Please note that interviews and seminars have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 20 July 2026. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Lecturer in GIS - lecturer or senior lecturer (equivalent to Assistant professor) at The University of Queensland. Come and join our large multidisciplinary school of the Environment in sunny Brisbane (a great place to live, especially for families).

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Cover of the CAA2023 Proceedings. A blue cover with a 3D digital model of stone structure superimposed on a background showing a stylised blue network map. The text reads "Advances in Digital Archaeology. Proceedings of rhe 2023 conference Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology - 50 years of synergy. Edited by J.W.H.P. Verhagen, J. Waagen, A. Brandsen, A. Queffelec, R.M. Visser & D. Taelman."

OUT NOW!
Advances in Digital Archaeology: Proceedings of the 2023 conference Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology – 50 years of synergy

📚 Read online for free or purchase a printed copy at www.sidestone.com/books/advanc...

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This is happening today! There's still time to book your free ticket: events.humanitix.com/machine-lear...

#digital #archaeology #machinelearning

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National Archaeology Week

We’ve finally made it to Bluesky! Follow us if you’re keen to learn more about Australian Archaeology and the work that Australian archaeologists do this National Archaeology Week. 17 to 23 May - mark it in your calendars! archaeologyweek.org

2 weeks ago 6 4 0 0

Big news from #CAA2026 in Vienna!

The 3D Analysis SIG roundtable session was a big success. The new board was voted in & we'll be reaching out to new members soon!

Equally as exciting, a new CAA Japan national chapter has been approved! More info & updates also coming out soon!

#archaeology 🏺

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Amazingly these tube torcs weigh only c.110g or so - weight of lemon!! Hollow (0.1mm thick gold) but were filled with iron rod surrounded by wax/sawdust/sand etc.

From distance they'd look like 1kg Snettisham Great torc, but 10 for the price of 1 of them!

More bang for your buck!

#Archaeology 🏺

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Machine Learning for Archaeologists | CAA Australasia Panel Join us for a discussion of hot topics in machine learning in archaeology!

Our free online panel on #MachineLearning in #archaeology is happening in just a few days! Book your tickets now: events.humanitix.com/machine-lear...

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I know it's the least of our problems but I really object to Trump's use of the "Stone Age' metaphor. 🏺🧪

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Presentations happening right now on Day 3 of the #CAA2026

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Also, I’ll be presenting a proposal at the #CAA2026 AGM tomorrow for a new SIG on **Embedded Systems, Sensor Technologies & Robotics in Archaeology**.

If this interests you, feel free to reach out or come say hi during the coffee breaks ☕

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#CAA2026

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CAA2026 Roundtable logo featuring two intersecting circles with an outline of a stylized Vienna skyline in blue contained within.

The 3D Analysis SIG is hosting a roundtable "New Advances & Directions of 3D Analysis in Archaeology" Thursday, from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Franz König Saal. We're looking forward to a productive group discussion on where the field is, where it's going, and how the 3D Analysis SIG can help! 🏺#CAA2026

3 weeks ago 5 3 0 0

Despite travel disruptions, our group is present in strength at the #CAA2026! We have four exciting talks covering geospatial methods in digital arcaheology, from landscape-scale to underground, from ancient water flows to new-gen cultural heritage reports #GIScience #digitalarchaeology #CAA2026

3 weeks ago 6 3 1 0

Shelves with large stone artefacts. There are people touring around the storehouse.

Amazing tour of the finds storage for Carnuntum in Austria. There’s 5 more like this, millions of artefacts. 40k coins alone. We are here for the #MAIA meetings before the @caaint.bsky.social🏺

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Jomon pottery sitting on a black turntable with a black background setup behind it. A camera and flash are connected to a studio stand and a laptop is showing a live view from the camera.

Got a chance to do a bit of #photogrammetry work with some Final Jomon period pottery 🏺 (~2000yrs ago) from the Sugisawa site in Shiga Prefecture using the big turntable last week. Was a nice refresher on how all the bits a pieces of the system connect together. #Japan #archaeology #Jomon #3D

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Coded in clay: Understanding the relationships between the Linear A, Cretan Hieroglyphic and Linear B administrative systems through the application of phylogenetics Three different administrative systems are known from the Aegean Bronze Age period – Cretan Hieroglyphics, Linear A and Linear B. Recently, there has been more intensive discussion of the types of dev...

📝 New year, new publication! 📝 My chapter in the 'Wor(l)ds of Linear A' conference proceedings is out, discussing the potential of phylogenetics as a method to analyse administrative devices and systems from the Bronze Age Aegean: www.academia.edu/145886993/Co...

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Machine Learning for Archaeologists | CAA Australasia Panel Join us for a discussion of hot topics in machine learning in archaeology!

We invite you to our upcoming Machine Learning for Archaeologists panel, Wednesday 8 April. Our speakers are Dr Jarrad Kowlessar, Dr Christopher Bateman, and Dr Robert Haubt, hosted by @touremily.bsky.social.

You can register for free at Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/machine-lear...

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Direct dating of colonial-era coral building materials using the U-Th method in the Mangareva Islands, French Polynesia | Antiquity | Cambridge Core In colonial settings, missionary construction projects often dramatically transformed local architectural styles and settlement patterns. The relatively young age of these activities means that colonial chronologies are often based on documentary evidence or artefact typologies rather than chronometric determinations. Here, the author explores the use of uranium-thorium dating for coral blocks from a series of missionary-style buildings with unknown construction dates in the Mangareva Islands, French Polynesia. Although some samples reveal years/decades of inbuilt age that may reflect methods of material acquisition, the dates provide new information on the construction activities of a population of Polynesian Catholic converts.

Read the new research in Antiquity 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...

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‘Coral houses’ are dotted throughout the Pacific. Now scientists know exactly when they were built The results reveal new patterns in how Pacific societies shaped their built environment after European contact.

‘Coral houses’ are dotted throughout the Pacific. Now scientists know exactly when they were built

🏺 #AntiquityResearch #ArchaeologyNews via @aunz.theconversation.com

theconversation.com/coral-houses...

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Cover of Australian Archaeology, Volume 91, Number 3 (November 2025). The image shows a series of archaeological fibre artefacts arranged in panels, including a wrapped cylindrical object, fragments of cordage, netting, and several woven bags or garments in natural brown tones, each displayed with measurement scales.

We are delighted to share that AA has received Diamond Open Access status through Taylor & Francis’ Collective Pathway to Open Publishing agreement. This inclusive status allows authors who meet the AA publication standard to publish open access without charge. newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com

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55th regular meeting – CAA/SSLA A special interest group of [CAA International](https://caa-international.org/) dedicated to scientific scripting languages in archaeology.

The minutes for the last meeting of the @caa-ssla.archaeo.social.ap.brid.gy are out. Congrats to @mattomasini.bsky.social on becoming the new convener and a huge thank you to outgoing convener Martin Hinz! Keep an eye out for the planned catch-up at #CAA2026.

sslarch.github.io/minutes/2026...

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Registration closes tomorrow! Don't miss out on attending #CAA2026 by heading to the link: 2026.caaconference.org/registration...

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a chart showing rising energy consmption for all companie s bar netflix

table of use

For some reason "AI is just like watching Netflix" is back in my feeds so I took that as a sign to update my data tracking for Netflix. The company's energy use rose 1% from 2021 to 2024.

Compare that to:

Google: 71%
Nvidia: 88%
Meta: 96%
Microsoft: 119%

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So, um... this is bad. Really bad. I looked at the letters that were translated by the AI, and the very first one I found was almost entirely hallucination. Thread:

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photo of a painting in muted grey and pink tones – a tonalist-style painting of a street with two trams in the centre

'Passing trams', c.1931 (oil on board, Art Gallery of South Australia) painted in Melbourne by Clarice Beckett – born on this day (21 March) in 1887

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Old man yells at Claude

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