There is a lot of advice ‘out there’ on attending and presenting at conferences, but students should note that not all conferences are the same and what is recommended as best practice in one discipline or for one specific conference might not be appropriate at another conference. Below we have […]
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WAC-8 is fast approaching and this post from the WACSC gives advice for students thinking of presenting at the congress. Please note the Call for Papers deadline for WAC-8 has now closed* Should I present my research at WAC-8? Yes! Student participation in the academic activities of WAC is […]
Advice for Students on Presenting at WAC-8
As the schedule for WAC-8 begins to take shape, many of you are asking us how the whole thing works. Should you apply for this or that thing? Where should you find accommodations? We are here to help. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions!* How much does […]
How WAC-8 Works (for Students!)
Are you interested in pursuing a career in international heritage organisations? Do you know where to go for advice on this? What kinds of professional development advice would be useful for you? Do you have any specific questions that you want to be answered? At WAC-8 in Kyoto, members of […]
Announcing the WACSC Forum on Careers in International Heritage!
Articles recently published in Science news and on the Tenure She Wrote blog have been important reminders that sexual harassment continues to be pervasive in anthropology (including archaeology, and along with many other disciplines). It is important that senior members of our disciplines continue to speak out and campaign for […]
WACSC Statement on Sexual Harassment
As part of the International Archaeology Student Resources Project, the WACSC now maintains lists of funding opportunities and resources that we think are particularly well suited to WAC student members. We have established different categories to try to make it easier for students to seek out information directly relevant to them. […]
Our funding lists
We are thrilled to introduce to you our committee logo! In the design of the logo we have tried to reference the current WAC logo with the colours and design elements but at the same time have sought to remain distinctive. We feel that this represents our committee’s position as […]
Introducing the WACSC Logo!
The Day of Archaeology (DOA) is a fantastic online project that aims to provide a window into the daily lives of archaeologists from around the world. As the organisers explain this is a free project run by volunteers and which ‘relies on goodwill and a passion for public engagement!’ After […]