Theme:
4. People of the Present – Peopling the Past
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Making an Impact: Developing Research in Applied Bioarchaeology
Content:
Bioarchaeological research is uniquely placed to provide insights into the deep past, helping us to explore the lived experiences of people and communities, but it also has an important role in helping us to understand, evaluate and contextualise present-day challenges. Wider engagement with bioarchaeological research provides a means through which we can discuss complex and difficult issues such as slavery, racism, migration, climate change, social inequality, poverty, disability, care, and conflict. In recent years, interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly arts-based collaborations, have been key in addressing some of these difficult topics. This session seeks to explore how we can engage with wider audiences, and how we can move beyond public engagement to affect change through our research. We are seeking papers that provide examples of best practice, and hope to learn through these examples about the challenges and recommendations for developing the field of Applied Bioarchaeology. We are also interested in exploring the role of bioarchaeology in affecting change through advocacy and activism. We hope this session will prompt open discussions from different researchers across the EAA community, and inspire future research endeavours.
Keywords:
Applied Bioarchaeology, Interdisciplinary Research, Impact
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Catriona Mckenzie (United Kingdom) 1
Co-organisers:
Jennifer Mack (United States) 2
Laura Evis (United Kingdom) 1
Lorna Tilley (Australia) 3
Affiliations:
1. University of Exeter
2. University of Mississippi Medical Center
3. Independent Researcher
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