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AWAWS is a professional organisation established for all people committed to gender equality and diversity in ancient world studies.

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Hi Kat, thanks for reaching out! This has been flagged with our treasurer and they’ll be sorting it out today.

05.06.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t miss out on this opportunity closing Friday!!

Visit www.awaws.org/research-gra... to apply

28.05.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
graphic promoting the AWAWS 2025 research grant - applications close Friday May 30 @11:59PM AEST

graphic promoting the AWAWS 2025 research grant - applications close Friday May 30 @11:59PM AEST

πŸ“£πŸ“£πŸ“£Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant are now open! AU$1500 is available to support members' research projects!!

Visit www.awaws.org/research-gra... for more details and access to the application form.

Applications close Friday 30 May at 11:59pm AEST.

19.05.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Amphorae XIX Registration The 19th annual AMPHORAE conference for post graduate students in Ancient World Studies will be held at the University of Adelaide from August 25-29, 2025.

AMPHORAE XIX postgraduate Classics conference in Adelaide, Australia - Registration is now open!

Register to attend online or in-person here: events.humanitix.com/amphorae-xix...

13.05.2025 05:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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See the latest @awaws.org blog by Tom Hillard on Margaret Hallo Beattie, an inspirational teacher who taught Greek & Roman History & Latin at Macquarie University from 1973 until 1992. www.awaws.org/history-of-w...
@acrsn.bsky.social @resaustrales.bsky.social @womenknowhistory.bsky.social #Gracchi

12.05.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
promo picture for AWAWS zoom equity and inclusion workshop "Can Classicists Be Queer? with Irene Salvo" happening Thursday May 15, 5pm AEST

promo picture for AWAWS zoom equity and inclusion workshop "Can Classicists Be Queer? with Irene Salvo" happening Thursday May 15, 5pm AEST

Don't miss the second session in our Equity and Diversity Workshop Series: Can Classicists Be Queer? With Irene Salvo.
Over Zoom May 15 @5PM AEST! More info and register here: tinyurl.com/37hth7s2

29.04.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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International Women's Day with AWAWS Adelaide Get tickets on Humanitix - International Women's Day with AWAWS Adelaide. The University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia. Saturday 8th March 2025. Find event information.

It gets busy at Writers Week, come watch the streaming of Bettany Hughes' chat on her new book with us instead!
AWAWS Adelaide has a free afternoon tea Sat 8th March 2pm in Napier 210 at Adelaide Uni for International Womens Day!
Register here & send to friends: events.humanitix.com/internationa...

05.03.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image advertising AWAWS’s international women’s day event for 2025 on March 4th at 6pm AEDT. Text on image says 

AWAWS presents: Faezeh Dadfar for IWD 2025

Unearthing rΓ¦nΔ΅: A Woman’s Archaeological Journey from Anshan to Sydney

Tuesday March 4th, 6pm AEDT

chaired by Dr Anastasia Bakogianni

Image advertising AWAWS’s international women’s day event for 2025 on March 4th at 6pm AEDT. Text on image says AWAWS presents: Faezeh Dadfar for IWD 2025 Unearthing rΓ¦nΔ΅: A Woman’s Archaeological Journey from Anshan to Sydney Tuesday March 4th, 6pm AEDT chaired by Dr Anastasia Bakogianni

TONIGHT πŸ“£πŸ“£πŸ“£

6PM AEDT | 8PM NZT | 3PM AWST

Come celebrate #IWD2025 with AWAWS and Faezeh Dadfar!

Faezeh will be sharing insights from her journey as an Iranian archaeologist navigating the intersections of gender, identity, and academia.

To register, please email Dr Anastasia Bakogianni

04.03.2025 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join AWAWS on March 4th at 6pm AEDT to celebrate International Women's Day with an incredible talk by Faezeh Dadfar.

To register your interest for this talk and receive the Zoom link please contact the Chair, Dr Anastasia Bakogianni: a.bakogianni@massey.ac.nz

01.03.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pre-order now at: http://awaws.org/pre-orders.html
Final order costs will be confirmed after the pre-order period has closed. Payment will be due by 27 January 2025.
Pre-ordered merchandise will be available for collection at ASCS 46 (3-5 February 2025).

13.01.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pre-orders for AWAWS merch close TOMORROW, January 15!
Available items include: stickers, pins, mugs, tote bags, and socks.
Pre-ordering for collection at ASCS 46 is a great way to access bulk-buy discounts and save on shipping.
Our profits directly support AWAWS activities!

13.01.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Topics include the particular vulnerability of disabled and neurodivergent graduate students, the impact of organizations like Asterion and CripAntiquity, ableism and disablism in scholarship on ancient Greece and Rome, and rising leaders in ancient disability studies research.

18.11.2024 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow we will be hosting our first event in the Equity and Diversity Workshop series:

Disability in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies: Where We Are and Ways Forward

Tuesday 19 November 1:00PM – 2:30PM AEDT (Sydney time)

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/disability-in-ancient-gre...

18.11.2024 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Alex Grigor, recipient of the 2024 AWAWS Research Grant!

We're thrilled to also award our first-ever runner-up award to Fenella Palanca. Well done to both recipients! 🌟

11.07.2024 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you made a virtual bouquet nomination yet?

Celebrate any achievements from the last 12 months, big or small, by emailing socawaws@gmail.com. Self-nominations are welcome too!

Send yours in by 11 July @ 12pm AEST / 2pm NZST.

Bouquets will be announced @ the AGM that day!

09.07.2024 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you submitted your application for the annual AWAWS Research Grant yet?

$1250 is available to support your research project. How the money is spent is up to you!

For details and the application, visit http://awaws.org/research-grant

Applications close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST.

23.05.2024 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant are open!

$1250 is available to support members' research projects. Previous winners have used it to cover childcare, travel & conference costs.

Visit http://awaws.org/research-grant for more.

Applications close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST.

01.05.2024 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the spirit of International Women's Day, Connie will reflect on her experiences as a feminist historian and the joy she finds in studying ancient women, undertaking research trips, and being part of like-minded academic communities.

07.03.2024 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In celebration of International Women's Day, join AWAWS on 12 March for an online talk presented by Dr Connie Skibinski (@SkibinskiConnie), titled "Bringing the Marginalized to the Centre: The Joy of Studying Ancient Women".

07.03.2024 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A quick reminder to members that voting for the position of Mentor Programme Coordinator closes tomorrow (19 June) at 9pm NZT. You can vote, and record your approval or disapproval of the reports for the AGM which have been circulated by email.
@ASCS1966 @res_australes

17.06.2023 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reminder about AGM on 21st June at 6pm NZT (2pm AWST; 3.30pm ACST; 4pm AEST)

Virtual bouquets celebrating member successes to socawaws@gmail.com

AGM talk by @RichardsCandace:
Gendered Collecting and Gender in Collections – a reflection from working with the Nicholson at Sydney

05.06.2023 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's the day!

Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST = 1 June @ 1:59am NZST

Find the application form on our website: http://awaws.org/research-grant

$1250 is available to support your research. How you spend the grant is up to you!

30.05.2023 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One week to go!

Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant close on 31 May at 11:59pm AEST.

$1250 is available to be spent how you wish. Previous winners have used the grant to cover childcare, travel, and conference costs.

Apply here: http://awaws.org/research-grant

24.05.2023 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next postgraduate study session is coming up soon!

Join AWAWS PG Rep Connie (@SkibinskiConnie) Monday 22 May (5-7pm AEST = 7-9pm NZST) for independent study supported by fellow postgraduates over Zoom.

Contact Connie for the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you!

19.05.2023 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you started your application for the annual AWAWS Research Grant yet?

$1250 is available to support members' research projects. How you spend the money is up to you!

For the application details and information about our previous winners, visit http://awaws.org/research-grant

14.05.2023 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ It's time for another study session!

Join PG Representative Connie (@SkibinskiConnie) over Zoom on Friday 12 May @ 3-5pm AEST = 5-7pm NZST.

Study sessions are a great opportunity to work independently with the support of other postgraduates across Aus and NZ. Details below!

10.05.2023 05:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you submitted your application for the annual AWAWS Research Grant yet?

$1250 is available to support your research project. How the money is spent is up to you!

For details and the application, visit http://awaws.org/research-grant

Applications close 31 May 2023 @ 11:59pm AEST

01.05.2023 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Would you like to join the AWAWS Executive Committee?

Nominations for committee positions are open now. Self-nominations welcome.

This is a great opportunity to be directly involved in AWAWS activities!

Contact Lisa Bailey for details: lk.bailey@auckland.ac.nz

26.04.2023 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Postgraduate study sessions continue tomorrow @ 3-5pm AEST = 5-7pm NZST.

Join @SkibinskiConnie on Zoom for independent study in a supportive environment. Whether you're about to submit or just beginning, we'd love to see you!

Email Connie for link: connie.skibinski@uon.edu.au

19.04.2023 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications for the annual AWAWS Research Grant are open now!

$1250 is available to support our members' research projects.

For details and the application form, visit our website: http://awaws.org/research-grant

Applications close 31 May 2023 at 11:59pm AEST

17.04.2023 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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