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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 9d

The AWAP newsletter was sent last Thursday (check your SPAM!). Key info: our General Assembly will be on Oct 24. The Board of Directors is open to new members, you can apply by Oct 4! More details inside the newsletter.

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · 7d

VCWAP is back! 🎉 Join us March 4–6, 2026.
Registration & submissions (abstracts + paleoart) are now open
➡️ awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
Open to ALL, whatever your employment status, gender identity or expression. Everyone’s welcome to participate!

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The Black Trowel Collective @blacktrowel.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats

Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza.

Archaeologists:
Cancel membership | Speak up | Share

Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...

#EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza

CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats

Intimidation Tactics Force Archaeological Association to Abandon Gaza Solidarity Last week the executive board of the European Association of Archaeologists took the decision, in light of the ongoi…

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Jun 30

✨ What does VCWAP mean to you? ✨
Was it your first conference? A chance to share your paleoart? An interesting roundtable? ...
We’re gathering short testimonials for our website (anonymous if you prefer!). Share a few words with us! 💜

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Joana Valdez-Tullett @joanavaldez.bsky.social · Jun 21

This I joined a wonderful group of Yogis and together we completed 108 sun salutations in just under 2 hours. We were fundraising for Palestine. If you’d like to donate to this cause please use this link. Every little helps and thank you for your contribution!

Joana's fundraiser for Islamic Relief

Help Joana Valdez-Tullett raise money to support Islamic Relief

www.justgiving.com

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El Salto @elsaltodiario.com · Apr 5

La jornada de movilización por la vivienda como derecho y no negocio saca a las calles a miles de personas.
elsal.to/41794

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Mar 21

Did you notice our new Gather Town map? 🎉 We hope you loved it! Huge thanks to Imola Benkö for this custom design that turned VCWAP into a real excavation site. Want a unique map for your event? Check out her work here: imola.notion.site/Banburu-1b33... ✨ #VCWAP #GatherTown

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Mar 10

A big thank you to all the presenters at VCWAP for bringing the event to life and sharing your work! 🌟
Congrats to Dánae Sanz, Asmaa Ziati & Rosa Alonso for their outstanding contributions recognized by the jury & public. 🎉👏
A huge thanks to @tscourses.bsky.social and AWAP for offering the awards! 🙌

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Mar 8

#IWD2025 is an important day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural & political achievements, but it's also a good occasion to call for gender equality.
The #SheFigures report on R&I describes the challenges women researchers face, but also highlights ideas to help them. 🔗 buff.ly/3EJDkB4

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Mar 8

Today, we celebrate women's rights!
At VCWAP, we take action for a more inclusive research world. For the last three days, we spotlighted 98 women researchers and paleoartists.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

#womeninscience #womensday #internationalwomensday

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Mar 7

🚀 Final day of #VCWAP2025!

Today, we wrap up with Sessions 3, 4, and 5, followed by the VCWAP Awards 🏆 recognizing the best contributions of the event!

📢 Don’t forget to vote on Gather Town for your favorite paleoart!

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Ana Galán @anbgalo.bsky.social · Mar 6

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Ana Galán @anbgalo.bsky.social · Mar 6

Follow @women-archeopal.bsky.social account if you want to stay up to date with the conference news! Help us grow our community on Bluesky!

Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Mar 6

Day 2 of #VCWAP2025 is here! 🥳

We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!

What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Mar 6

Day 2 of #VCWAP2025 is here! 🥳

We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!

What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Mar 6

📢 #VCWAP2025 Begins!

Yesterday, we officially launched the first day of the conference, featuring high-level scientific sessions and critical discussions on the latest advancements in our field. Stay tuned for key presentations and contributions throughout the event.

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Feb 25

♀️ Session 5: Heritage and Gender Studies
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Challenging traditional views of gender roles in prehistory.
- Women’s contributions to science and their representation.
- Ethical and inclusive considerations in heritage management.

Register now!

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Ana Galán @anbgalo.bsky.social · Feb 24

There are only a few days left until the deadline to register (Friday 28th)!!!

Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Feb 20

🔍 Session 4: Actualistic & Experimental Frameworks

Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.

🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!

#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Feb 21

This #FossilFriday, we would like to highlight the American legend in science, Mignon Talbot, who was the first woman to become a member of the Paleontological Society🎉⭐

For more information ⬇
www.museumoftheearth.org/daring-to-di...
#fossils #dinosaur #paleontology

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Feb 20

🔬 Session 3: Characterization & Dynamics of Populations & Environments

Explore species distribution, biodiversity shifts, paleoenvironmental reconstructions & taphonomic insights.

🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!

#Paleontology #Archaeology #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Feb 20

🔍 Session 4: Actualistic & Experimental Frameworks

Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.

🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!

#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience

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Ana Galán @anbgalo.bsky.social · Feb 21

It is a great honor that VCWAP is on this list!! A huge recognition. Check out other projects in the following link 🔗 www.unesco.org/en/open-scie...

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · Feb 20

Recently @unesco.org launched the Open and Inclusive Science Hub. The AWAP was contacted to feature the VCWAP on a list of examples of good practices. We are so honoured for the recognition!
Now, if you have projects within the scope, you can submit it on their platform. Check their webpage link👇

Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Feb 20

📢 We’re excited and grateful to announce @unesco.org has launched the Open and Inclusive Science Hub, a platform showcasing practices to inclusivity and equity in science!
And guess what? VCWAP is featured!
🔗https://www.unesco.org/en/open-science/inclusive-science/grid?hub=178646
#womeninscience

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Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo @women-archeopal.bsky.social · Feb 20

📢 We’re excited and grateful to announce @unesco.org has launched the Open and Inclusive Science Hub, a platform showcasing practices to inclusivity and equity in science!
And guess what? VCWAP is featured!
🔗https://www.unesco.org/en/open-science/inclusive-science/grid?hub=178646
#womeninscience

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Ana Galán @anbgalo.bsky.social · Feb 12

Gracias @mcotsar.bsky.social por tu compromiso y por esta oportunidad para visibilizar lo que nadie nombra el #11F. Ayer fue el día en el que las instituciones se limitaron a compartir la foto de investigadoras, “celebrando” no sabemos qué…donde cada vez hay menos espacio para la reivindicación.

María @mcotsar.bsky.social · Feb 12

Desde la Paradoja de Jevons nos hemos mojado y hemos publicado un artículo crítico para el después del Día de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia. Mucho por hacer. Muchas gracias a todas las investigadoras que han contribuido con sus palabras www.elsaltodiario.com/paradoja-jev...

Cambiar todo para que no cambie nada: un día para la ciencia, 364 días para la precariedad

Un año más se celebra el Día de la Niña y la Mujer en la Ciencia en todas las ciudades españolas. Como es habitual, la programación incluye una serie de actividades enfocadas en dar visibilidad a las ...

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Ana Abrunhosa @anaabrunhosa.bsky.social · Feb 12

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is always a bittersweet one: it is time for awareness of the benefits of gender equality to advance science, but when we are promoting scientific careers... what careers are those?

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