AWAWS is a professional organisation established for all people committed to gender equality and diversity in ancient world studies.
Joined January 2019
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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!
Pre-order now at: 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).
Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies retweeted
Nov 19 online (1pm AEDT) #AWAWS Equity and Diversity Lecture - Clara Bosak-Schroeder, Disability in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies: Where We Are and Ways Forward. Register eventbrite.com.au/e/disabili… @WomenAncient
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:
eventbrite.com.au/e/disabili…
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.
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For any enquiries, email simona.martorana@anu.edu.au.
To find out more about AWAWS activities and initiatives, follow this link: awaws.org/
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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! 🌟
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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!
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 awaws.org/research-grant
Applications close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST.
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 awaws.org/research-grant for more.
Applications close 31 May @ 11:59pm AEST.
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Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies retweeted
April 26 online (12pm AEST/2pm NZDT) AWAWS Equity and Diversity seminar with A/Prof Katharine Huemoeller (UBC) - Moving Forward: Sharing Resources and Navigating Unjust Systems. Zoom - register: otago.zoom.us/meeting/regist… @WomenAncient
Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies retweeted
March 12 online [6pm AEDT] #AWAWS @WomenAncient Celebrating International Women’s Day: Dr Connie Skibinski @SkibinskiConnie, Bringing the Marginalized to the Centre: The Joy of Studying Ancient Women. Register (Zoom) with a.bakogianni@massey.ac.nz
Australasian Women in Ancient World Studies retweeted
There are many fabulous frescoes of women in #Pompeii but I remain absolutely captivated by the face of this particular one recently uncovered in the House of Leda and who I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of seeing slowly emerge from the pumice. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD
Today's the day!
Join AWAWS tonight as we celebrate #IWD with an online presentation by Dr Connie Skibinski (@SkibinskiConnie). Contact Dr Anastasia Bakogianni for the link (@classicalnz).
Presentation time:
3.00pm AWST;
5.00pm AEST;
5.30pm ACDT;
6.00pm AEDT;
8.00pm NZDT.
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".
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".
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.
To register your interest and to receive the Zoom link, please contact our Chair for the presentation, Dr Anastasia Bakogianni (@classicalnz) via email at a.bakogianni@massey.ac.nz
Presentation time: 3.00pm AWST/5.00pm AEST/5.30pm ACDT/ 6.00pm AEDT/ 8.00pm NZT