School of Archaeology and Anthropology

This course develops practical skills in archaeological fieldwork on field schools administered or co-administered by faculty members of the School of Archaeology and Anthropology. The participants learn modern techniques in archaeological excavation, survey, building recording and applications in cultural heritage management.

Deep time in settler-colonial presents

When Georgia Fletcher first began her studies at the Australian National University (ANU) at the age of 19, things didn’t fall into place.

“I found that I wasn't in a good headspace,” Georgia says. “I felt that I wasn't well suited to the program I had chosen, I struggled to connect my coursework with what I wanted to do with my life, and couldn't picture a career for myself.”

She had moved to Canberra from Cooma, where she grew up on her family’s nearby farm. In her second year, she made the difficult decision to stop studying and join the workforce.

The Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, located in South Sumatra of Indonesia, is home to three of the world's most endangered species including the Sumatran tiger. Tourists to the forest region post photos of themselves next to the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii – also known as the corpse lily.

It was here where Anton Nurcahyo did his undergraduate research, at a research station in the middle of the national park.

By Evana Ho

In early 2018, Nathalia Dias made the move from Brazil to Canberra so she could study at the Australian National University. She came to begin a Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced), and it was, she says, “one of the best decisions I've made”.

By Evana Ho


Emma Henke’s strong sense of social justice developed early. From Indigenous rights, refugee rights, and women’s rights, to animal welfare, Emma has spent much of her life contributing in these areas.