History, archaeology, indigenous studies and geography

Teaching program, Research section

Flinders is known for its archaeology and history studies and research. Our team is well-recognised in their expertise of Australian history, Indigenous archaeology, maritime archaeology, war and modern history and space archaeology.

The rising prominence of archaeology at Flinders is expanding research capacity and is an exciting time to join study and research opportunities with us.

Indigenous, historical and maritime archaeology are expert strengths of Flinders University scholars. Our research is also expanding into new areas of investigation including space archaeology. History students and research is equally diverse with a focus on South Australia history, migration history and modern European studies and war history.

Areas of research in archaeology

Ancient civilisations
Cultural heritage management
Historical archaeology
Human evolution
Indigenous archaeology
Maritime and underwater archaeology
Space archaeology
Environment and society
Symbolic communication

Areas of research in indigenous studies

Kaurna Country and heritage
St Kilda mangroves
Indigenous storytelling
Environment
Activism
Protection of Country (lands, waters, skies)
Creative and visual arts
Indigenous women's memory stories
Domestic labour
Indigenous history
Indigenous archives

Areas of research in history

Australian, European and American history
Humanitarianism
Public health and welfare
Colonial expansion
Imperialism and migration
Social and cultural histories of war
Genocide and mass violence
Environmental history
Urban planning in the Soviet Union
History of domestic violence in Australia
Abortion politics in America

Areas of research in geography

Population dynamics
Sustainable development and wellbeing
Climate change and adaption
Tourist mobilities, and regional development
Disaster resilience
Tourism recovery
Citizen science
Labour migration
Development assistance and humanitarianism

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History and archaeology seminar series

Archaeology seminar series

Archaeology seminars are held every Thursday during semester from 3.00 to 4.00pm in the North 2 lecture theatre, Humanities Building, and online.

Download the semester 1 program to view.

Join us online

History seminar series

Flinders History seminars are the longest running history seminar series in Australia.

Running since 1969, when the History department was established, the seminar series features international, national and local speakers, and provides a vehicle for higher degree by research students to present their research, as well as hosting Honours presentations.

The seminar series is open to the public. Join us.

The seminars are held on the Bedford Park campus, Social Sciences South building, room 149 (view the campus map)
Fridays - 11.15am to 12.30pm

Download the semester 1 program to view.

What we teach

Archaeology fieldwork at Flinders

Fieldwork is one of the things we do best.

We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate field methods topics, as well as more field schools in more locations than any other archaeology department in Australia.

Field schools are a great way to see Australia, so even if you aren't a Flinders University student, you're welcome to attend as a short course student. International students are particularly welcome.

Intensive courses

Flinders also offers a range of intensive topics and laboratory short courses addressing basic skills in human osteology and analysis of the human skeleton, stone artefact analysis, maritime archaeology lab methods, as well as on specialised areas such as cultural heritage and the law.

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