Australasian Society for Human Biology
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ATTENTION! 2026 ASHB CONFERENCE ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! We have extended the abstract deadline to 5pm AEDT October 16th, and are now also accepting panel proposals. See our website for more details and to apply. www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
#NASC2026 Day 3 began with a keynote from Dr Bryce Barker. He emphasised the importance of an anthropological approach and ethnography in archaeology, and how this can help to challenge historic and colonial narratives.
Great to see relevance throughout adjacent disciplines for the ASHB community.
Great to see relevance throughout adjacent disciplines for the ASHB community.
October 2, 2026 at 3:54 AM
#NASC2026 Day 3 began with a keynote from Dr Bryce Barker. He emphasised the importance of an anthropological approach and ethnography in archaeology, and how this can help to challenge historic and colonial narratives.
Great to see relevance throughout adjacent disciplines for the ASHB community.
Great to see relevance throughout adjacent disciplines for the ASHB community.
#nasc2026 has had some really great bioarchaeology presentations so far: "Research in the margins" highlighting historical erasure of marginalised groups and decolonising narratives.
It's been a great conference for ASHB members thus far and we are excited for the final day tomorrow.
It's been a great conference for ASHB members thus far and we are excited for the final day tomorrow.
October 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
#nasc2026 has had some really great bioarchaeology presentations so far: "Research in the margins" highlighting historical erasure of marginalised groups and decolonising narratives.
It's been a great conference for ASHB members thus far and we are excited for the final day tomorrow.
It's been a great conference for ASHB members thus far and we are excited for the final day tomorrow.
ATTENTION! 2026 ASHB CONFERENCE ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! We have extended the abstract deadline to 5pm AEDT October 16th, and are now also accepting panel proposals. See our website for more details and to apply. www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
September 30, 2026 at 4:52 AM
ATTENTION! 2026 ASHB CONFERENCE ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! We have extended the abstract deadline to 5pm AEDT October 16th, and are now also accepting panel proposals. See our website for more details and to apply. www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
#NASC2026 is here! ASHB was represented at the Careers Expo by our vice-president and Australian student representative promoting our strong student membership and upcoming online conference!
September 30, 2026 at 4:28 AM
#NASC2026 is here! ASHB was represented at the Careers Expo by our vice-president and Australian student representative promoting our strong student membership and upcoming online conference!
Less than a week left to get your abstract in for the ASHB 2026 online conference! Abstracts close 11:59pm AEST September 30, and registration closes November 1. See our website for more info, submit your abstract and register www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
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Registrations for our 2023 Conference in Brisbane, Australia are now open!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com
September 26, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Less than a week left to get your abstract in for the ASHB 2026 online conference! Abstracts close 11:59pm AEST September 30, and registration closes November 1. See our website for more info, submit your abstract and register www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
Check out a news piece by Heather Battles on how the past, and our own memories, influence our choices around vaccination. newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/24/w...
What the 1918 flu has to do with our vaccine choices today
Comment from Auckland University: As hospitals face a severe flu season, Dr Heather Battles explores how history and family memories shape vaccine choices
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September 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Check out a news piece by Heather Battles on how the past, and our own memories, influence our choices around vaccination. newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/24/w...
And that's a wrap! What a fantastic and inspiring #IFAA2026 conference. Dr Luca Fiorenza gave a great plenary on dental evolution, a fitting anthro end for our ASHB attendees. We had a great ASHB turnout, and we are keen to see everyone again soon at our own conference at the end of the year!
August 16, 2026 at 10:41 AM
And that's a wrap! What a fantastic and inspiring #IFAA2026 conference. Dr Luca Fiorenza gave a great plenary on dental evolution, a fitting anthro end for our ASHB attendees. We had a great ASHB turnout, and we are keen to see everyone again soon at our own conference at the end of the year!
What a whirlwind yesterday for day 2, not a second to stop at #IFAA2026! The plenary talk by Dr Sue Mayers was definitely a highlight, it was amazing to see her research and the movements of ballet dancers in action.
August 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM
What a whirlwind yesterday for day 2, not a second to stop at #IFAA2026! The plenary talk by Dr Sue Mayers was definitely a highlight, it was amazing to see her research and the movements of ballet dancers in action.
What a fantastic start to #IFAA2026! We have quite a few ASHB members at the conference this weekend, with the Anatomy for Everyone themes sessions organised by our own Sarah Croker and Jamie Chapman
August 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
What a fantastic start to #IFAA2026! We have quite a few ASHB members at the conference this weekend, with the Anatomy for Everyone themes sessions organised by our own Sarah Croker and Jamie Chapman
Announcing the 2026 ASHB Conference! Registration is open and we are now accepting abstracts for our annual conference. December 8-10 online, join from anywhere or come along to a local hub. See our website for more information!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
ASHB Conferences
Registrations for our 2023 Conference in Brisbane, Australia are now open!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com
July 21, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Announcing the 2026 ASHB Conference! Registration is open and we are now accepting abstracts for our annual conference. December 8-10 online, join from anywhere or come along to a local hub. See our website for more information!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/conferences....
We are pleased to announce our winners of the 2026 ASHB studentship are Phoebe Meyrick (UQ) and Chloe Boucher (CSU)! You can read more about their research on our website. Congratulations Phoebe and Chloe!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
Studentship Winners
Biography Phoebe Meyrick is a PhD Candidate in Bioarchaeology at the University of Queensland, examining how social inequality is embodied in bone health in ancient human populations. This research...
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June 3, 2026 at 10:55 AM
We are pleased to announce our winners of the 2026 ASHB studentship are Phoebe Meyrick (UQ) and Chloe Boucher (CSU)! You can read more about their research on our website. Congratulations Phoebe and Chloe!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
ASHB Studentship CLOSES this Friday 1st of May at 5pm AEST. Make sure to get your applications in on time!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
April 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
ASHB Studentship CLOSES this Friday 1st of May at 5pm AEST. Make sure to get your applications in on time!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
Two days left to submit your abstracts for NASC 2026!
www.nationalarchaeologystudentconferenceaustralia.com/present
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Abstract Guidelines | National Archaeology Student Conference
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April 27, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Two days left to submit your abstracts for NASC 2026!
www.nationalarchaeologystudentconferenceaustralia.com/present
www.nationalarchaeologystudentconferenceaustralia.com/present
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Gave a little plug for @aushumanbiology.bsky.social at the Canadian Association for Biological Anthropology (CABA-ACAB) webinar today!
Maybe some scope for future collaborations? I hope some Canadians will consider joining us for the online ASHB conference this year in December!
Maybe some scope for future collaborations? I hope some Canadians will consider joining us for the online ASHB conference this year in December!
April 17, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Gave a little plug for @aushumanbiology.bsky.social at the Canadian Association for Biological Anthropology (CABA-ACAB) webinar today!
Maybe some scope for future collaborations? I hope some Canadians will consider joining us for the online ASHB conference this year in December!
Maybe some scope for future collaborations? I hope some Canadians will consider joining us for the online ASHB conference this year in December!
We are currently seeking EOI for grant reviewers for the 2026 Studentship. Reviewers must hold a PhD and be an active member of ASHB. Please submit your EOI to the ASHB inbox by the 30/4/26.
Please note the key dates of the studentship: studentship applications close 1/5/26, notifications 18/5/26.
Please note the key dates of the studentship: studentship applications close 1/5/26, notifications 18/5/26.
April 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
We are currently seeking EOI for grant reviewers for the 2026 Studentship. Reviewers must hold a PhD and be an active member of ASHB. Please submit your EOI to the ASHB inbox by the 30/4/26.
Please note the key dates of the studentship: studentship applications close 1/5/26, notifications 18/5/26.
Please note the key dates of the studentship: studentship applications close 1/5/26, notifications 18/5/26.
TODAY! Our studentship information session is today at 6pm NZ/4pm AEST/2pm AWST. We have past studentship winners speaking about their research and some helpful information for your application. See you there!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
April 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
TODAY! Our studentship information session is today at 6pm NZ/4pm AEST/2pm AWST. We have past studentship winners speaking about their research and some helpful information for your application. See you there!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
This week! Our Studentship Session and Grant Writing Seminar - follow the QR links below or see our website to register!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
April 6, 2026 at 9:27 AM
This week! Our Studentship Session and Grant Writing Seminar - follow the QR links below or see our website to register!
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
www.australasianhumanbiology.com/studentship-...
By popular demand we are opening up our Grant Writing seminar to non-member students! So if you are thinking of applying to our studentship, come along to BOTH the Info session and Grant Writing seminar next week! See flyers below for more info and registration links:
April 3, 2026 at 4:55 AM
By popular demand we are opening up our Grant Writing seminar to non-member students! So if you are thinking of applying to our studentship, come along to BOTH the Info session and Grant Writing seminar next week! See flyers below for more info and registration links:
Attn ASHB Students! Are you thinking about applying for the ASHB Studentship but don't know where to start? Come along to our Studentship Information Session and Grant Writing Seminar! On the 9th and 10th of April at 6pm NZST, 4pm AEST, 2pm AWST, see registration links on the flyers.
March 31, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Attn ASHB Students! Are you thinking about applying for the ASHB Studentship but don't know where to start? Come along to our Studentship Information Session and Grant Writing Seminar! On the 9th and 10th of April at 6pm NZST, 4pm AEST, 2pm AWST, see registration links on the flyers.
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We don't have enough open access resources for reading about ethics, and there's some really great looking chapters in there. I'm excited to spend some time with this! 🏺🧪https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-10354-3
Bioarchaeology, Activism and Social Justice
This is an open access book. This volume is the first dedicated to action within bioarchaeology that can bring about social and political change.
link.springer.com
March 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM
We don't have enough open access resources for reading about ethics, and there's some really great looking chapters in there. I'm excited to spend some time with this! 🏺🧪https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-10354-3
Our Studentship is now OPEN! Student members of ASHB can apply for grants of up to $2500 for their research - see our website for more details!
And keep your eyes open for online events in the next few weeks to help you write your application 👀
And keep your eyes open for online events in the next few weeks to help you write your application 👀
March 30, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Our Studentship is now OPEN! Student members of ASHB can apply for grants of up to $2500 for their research - see our website for more details!
And keep your eyes open for online events in the next few weeks to help you write your application 👀
And keep your eyes open for online events in the next few weeks to help you write your application 👀
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Why academic societies, as well as journals, have an important role to play in ensuring appropriately rigorous standards in their disciplines: here's discredited race scientist Philippe Rushton acknowledging the role that the conferences of two academic societies played in developing his ideas
March 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Why academic societies, as well as journals, have an important role to play in ensuring appropriately rigorous standards in their disciplines: here's discredited race scientist Philippe Rushton acknowledging the role that the conferences of two academic societies played in developing his ideas
ASHB members Justyna Miszkiewicz and Karen Cooke have a new paper out on the scaling relationships of bone microstructure and macrostructure - open access with the Journal of Anatomy.
Our new paper is out in @journalofanatomy.bsky.social open access!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Scaling relationships between Haversian canal‐to‐secondary osteon and midshaft femur cortical‐to‐total area in a human autopsy sample
We report that femoral cortical thickness was strongly and negatively associated with secondary osteon porosity in an Australian autopsy sample, indicating that thicker cortices contained less porous...
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March 29, 2026 at 11:30 PM
ASHB members Justyna Miszkiewicz and Karen Cooke have a new paper out on the scaling relationships of bone microstructure and macrostructure - open access with the Journal of Anatomy.
Attn PhDs! Australian Graduate Women are offering 2 Research Fellowships of $10k each. These fellowships are available to female PhD by research candidates. Applications close 13/2/26. See their website for eligibility and further details.
www.australiangradwomen.org.au/fellowships/
www.australiangradwomen.org.au/fellowships/
Fellowships offered by Australian Graduate Women (AGW).
Fellowships are open to women, Australian citizens or permanent residents, enrolled for a PhD degree by research at an Australian university.
www.australiangradwomen.org.au
February 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Attn PhDs! Australian Graduate Women are offering 2 Research Fellowships of $10k each. These fellowships are available to female PhD by research candidates. Applications close 13/2/26. See their website for eligibility and further details.
www.australiangradwomen.org.au/fellowships/
www.australiangradwomen.org.au/fellowships/