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Postdoctoral Fellow in Paleoecology The ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Paleoecology to join our interdisciplinary research team at The University of Melbourne. đź”— jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/91951...

A Groundbreaking Waka Discovery in RÄ“kohu (Chatham Islands) Over 450 artefacts from a carved waka have been unearthed in the Chatham Islands. CIEHF CAC member, Maui Solomon, says the find aligns with Moriori oral traditions recorded in the 19th century. Article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

New Job Opportunity - Research Fellow (Palaeoecology/Geography) at ANU The ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) is seeking a Research Fellow to join its ANU Node in Canberra Details in the attached link. For inquiries: [email protected]

Here's one for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ECRs & PhD students This prestigious award from the Australian Academy of the Humanities supports emerging Indigenous scholars working in any area of the humanities. đź”— Learn more & apply: humanities.org.au/grants-and-a...

🌿 Postdoc Opportunity: Environmental Time-Series Modelling 📍 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country 📅 Closing: 16 March 2025 💰 Salary: $86,423 – $104,734 + 17% super For full details go to the the link below: flinders.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flinde...

This week on Larrakia Country, the Nth Aust Savanna Fire Forum brought together over 500 attendees to discuss the future of Indigenous-led fire management. CIEHF’s Distinguished Professor Michael Bird presented on how Indigenous fire management practices sequester carbon as charcoal in soil.

Did you miss the ARDC HASS and Indigenous Research Data Summer School 2025? Catch up with the recap webinar featuring CIEHF’s own Data Manager, Matt Harris, who attended the Summer School and will be sharing his experiences with others as a panelist. Details below ardc.edu.au/event/what-h...

Counting Down to the 2025 North Australia Savanna Fire Forum! CIEHF’s Distinguished Professor Michael Bird will lead a workshop on how Indigenous fire management sequesters carbon as charcoal in soil—a key insight for climate resilience. www.icin.org.au/2025_savanna...

Exciting Job Opportunities at JCU – ATSIMS Program These are identified positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Both are based in Bebegu Yumba Campus, applications close Feb 23. Project Officer: careers.jcu.edu.au/jobs/project... Coordinator: careers.jcu.edu.au/jobs/coordin...

We are proud to share that Dr Gerry Turpin, a CIEHF Partner Investigator with the Queensland Herbarium, has been awarded the prestigious Public Service Medal (PSM) for his outstanding public service to ethnobotany and championing Indigenous science and research.

Excited to share the beautiful artwork which hangs in CIEHFs central business operations offices at JCU - Nguma bada Campus. Appreciation to artist Karen Wallace (Mundejah) for creating this unique piece, representative of this journey.

Did you catch the 2024 Whyte Lecture on Indigenous Data Sovereignty? Join Professor Chris Lawrence, a proud Wadjak/Ballardong man, for a transformative discussion on the power of data sovereignty for Indigenous communities. Watch the replay here: www.monash.edu/it/events/20...

Happy New Year from all of us here at CIEHF! May 2025 bring deeper connections and understandings through embracing and celebrating our differences. #CIEHF #seekconnections #2025 #HNY2025

Did you know that modern-day shells hold clues to life and climates of the past? To learn more, feel free to check out this latest research paper involving several CIEHF members. ciehf.au/wp-content/u...

Applications Are Now Open Are you an Honours or Masters student at an AINSE Member Institution? The 2025 AINSE Pathway Scholarships offer a $5,000 stipend to support your studies! For full details and how to apply visit: ainse.edu.au/pathway

Have you checked out our CIEHF.au website lately? We've been hard at work adding new content, with even more exciting updates on the way. 2024 has been an incredible start for the Centre, and we're only just beginning. Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend! #CIEHF #ciehfcoe

Another busy week with the Australian Archaeological Association’s Annual Conference currently being held in Cairns. Many CIEHF members (including a SING Australia plenary panel) are attending and our very own Sean and Vincent were spotted at the CIEHF information table 📷

Exciting new Post Doctoral Position with CIEHF has just been released at our University of Western Australia (UWA) node! Head to their careers and jobs page for more information. external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/51... Closing date: 12:00 PM AWST on Tuesday, 10 December 2024

#AAA47 Plenary starting now from the SING Indigenous Genomics panel

Indigenous Honours (or Equivalent) Scholarships The ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) is excited to announce 10 Indigenous Honours (or Equivalent) Scholarships are being released.