This narrative of only being successful in academia if you work yourself into the ground and have no other focus in your life benefits no one. Can we all stop it now, please? /end.

Excavating here on #Ahuahu for 2 weeks as part of the Anthro at Auckland and Auckland Museum Great Mercury Island Project. We also have 13 Anthro at Auckland field school students with us learning about archaeology.

Fieldwork companion #archaeologylife #archaeology #WorkLifeBalance

Under 3 weeks until the start of Semester 1! 📚 ✏️📓Check out our 2019 course offerings here: artsfaculty.auckland.ac.nz/courses/?Subje…

New paper on #3DGIS analysis of Roonka, Australia. Digitizing Roonka: The creation of a 3D representation from archival records. With colleagues from Anthro at Auckland @judith45182581 Rebecca Phillipps and Rose Young sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Tūtira mai ngā iwi, tātou tātou e

To all those posting 'this is not us', please take some time to consider how you're framing this event and how that might sound from the perspectives of people who regularly experience that yes, this IS who we are, far too often. 1/2

This week Anthro at Auckland is hosting David Wengrow of UCL Institute of Archaeology and Tim Murray of La Trobe University Archaeology. Starting today with a joint seminar, and further talks by David throughout the week. Should be a busy (but fun) week!

Devastated to hear of the passing of Geoffrey Tassie. His lifelong committment to Egyptian archaeology, especially prehistory, will be remembered. As will his kindness and generosity. RIP Mr Tass

Claiming "PC gone mad" is the "politically correct" way of justifying racism, sexism, bigotry, ignorance and intolerance. It's an argument for those without an argument. Say what you mean, and be prepared to own your words.

New article on early tropical crop production including evidence of early taro pollen from #Ahuahu. Just published #OpenAccess in PNASNews. Including contributions from Simon Holdaway, Rebecca Phillipps, myself and others from Anthro at Auckland and beyond pnas.org/content/early/…

This is devastating 😥💔bbc.co.uk/news/live/worl…

#youknowme Where are are the MEN? Many make this choice with their partners. Many men pay for abortions, some force women to get them, and some men make thoughtful decisions about family planning. Why is this a “women’s” issue? Be courageous, MEN, and tell your stories too!

So if your house is filled with unread books this is fine? Asking for a friend. bigthink.com/personal-growt…

So excited to be back to teaching after leave - first lecture back today. Can't believe it's been a whole year... 😃😅

What's happening at Ihumātao highlights the issues with our heritage legislation (amongst many other things!). More people need to be aware of this, not just HNZPT, but other other legislation on heritage.

Exciting colab between Anthropology and Classics and Ancient History in Faculty of Arts Te Kura Tangata at University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau #presentpast