Andy I.R. Herries at La Trobe Archaeoogy
@ozarchaeomaglab.bsky.social
Palaeoanthropology & Geochronology Professor at La Trobe University Archaeology. Director of the Drimolen Palaeoanthropology Field School, Amanzi Springs & The Australian Archaeomagnetism Laboratory he/him
how about they get more staff and start relasing the results of grants schemes scientists have been working on for years and which decided whether they can do research and keep their jobs...on time
November 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
how about they get more staff and start relasing the results of grants schemes scientists have been working on for years and which decided whether they can do research and keep their jobs...on time
Reposted by Andy I.R. Herries at La Trobe Archaeoogy
We’ve all seen the evidence that ARC are already stretched. They already outsource so much admin to university research offices – duplication across all unis – & have zero capacity to inform the public about what tax-payer money is funding.
Their response? Reduce capacity further!
Utter nonsense!
Their response? Reduce capacity further!
Utter nonsense!
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We’ve all seen the evidence that ARC are already stretched. They already outsource so much admin to university research offices – duplication across all unis – & have zero capacity to inform the public about what tax-payer money is funding.
Their response? Reduce capacity further!
Utter nonsense!
Their response? Reduce capacity further!
Utter nonsense!
Reposted by Andy I.R. Herries at La Trobe Archaeoogy
The “consultation” process is still going. ARC staff whose positions may be lost have been informed & the union has apparently been briefed.
But the source says the rationale behind the restructure and the potential job losses is vague.
But the source says the rationale behind the restructure and the potential job losses is vague.
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The “consultation” process is still going. ARC staff whose positions may be lost have been informed & the union has apparently been briefed.
But the source says the rationale behind the restructure and the potential job losses is vague.
But the source says the rationale behind the restructure and the potential job losses is vague.
We are both part of the ARC grant and have done two field seasons together
July 31, 2025 at 2:36 AM
We are both part of the ARC grant and have done two field seasons together
Not sure I have ever gotten the smellorama of visiting Yorvik out of my nasal passages
April 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Not sure I have ever gotten the smellorama of visiting Yorvik out of my nasal passages