Acabou de sair a minha newsletter "Comunicar Arqueologia". Com um novo tom e formato. Desta vez dedicada a pensar a relação entre a Arqueologia, a Democracia e a Comunicação. Ver aqui: mailchi.mp/00fc2283879f...

"It is impossible to be a top-line manager and administrator and mentor and researcher and writer and outreach officer and IT expert and online instructor and pedagogical innovator and recruiter and teacher and marker and external examiner and press pundit and grant bidder and editor."

More Portuguese believe that the earliest humans lived among dinosaurs. Also, more people don't believe that we evolved from other animals. Red alert for the scicomm and prehistory community. There is a lot to be done. We are talking about basic knowledge of human and species evolution.

Archaeology Rocks! My podcast just won the Podes 2024 best podcast of the year in the category Science, Technology and Education. I am so glad and grateful to all the listeners and the fantastic researchers that engage in each episode. Thanks also to the Podes jury, I surely didn't see this coming!

Just out my latest episode with Ana Vale. A wonderful conversation about Late Prehistory Enclosures and Gender Archaeology. PT language.  #scicomm #prehistory #podcast

ICArEHB is looking for PhD candidates! We are accepting applicants for the 2025 FCT PhD Fellowships Programme! Swipe through the images to explore potential project themes and supervisors. For more details, visit: www.icarehb.com/fct-phd-fell... #FCTPhDFellowships #ICArEHB #ResearchOpportunity

Almost five years ago, I made the life-changing resolution to overcome my addiction. While I honor this commitment daily, it often drains the energy I need for smaller but important resolutions. I still take them on, but it requires immense strength. Does this resonate with anybody?

My podcast on Prehistory Science Communication just got nominated for the PODES 2024 Best podcast of the year in the category Science, Technology and Education. I am glad and grateful. It's an excellent highlight of portuguese prehistoric archaeology. #scicomm #prehistory #podcast

A great place to work and spend time: public libraries. Warm and cozy on this never-ending January and with the most inspiring vibe. A place where we get free access to knowledge and literature, filled with nice people and dedicated librarians. Let's, as book lovers, promote them as much as we can.

Just discovered this playlist, and I am really enjoying its company while trying to write. PS. It's not about the accuracy of the movies, it's about soundtracks, a genre that I have been exploring lately and really getting a taste of it.

Check out the amazing work of experimental archaeology and public engagement by @prehistoricskills.bsky.social Their activities do a huge service to the imense possibilites of how archaeology can interact with persons of all ages.

"Travel back in time with Pre&historicSkills! Discover how we recreate the past through experimental archaeology techniques, historical replicas, and engaging workshops. Explore our work on the website and join us on this journey through the history of humanity!" www.prehistoricskills.com

Finally read the brilliant book by @lemoustier.bsky.social Huge mistake doing it in PT. The translation is horror. Words that don't exist in archaeology, sentences one can barely understand... It underserves the scientific and literary quality of the book. Definitely re-reading it in the original.

I'm writing an archaeology book, but my researcher instincts take over. I keep diving into dozens of papers for chapters meant to be rigorous yet short and accessible. Striking the balance between academic precision and engaging storytelling is tough. Any tips for simplifying without losing depth?

Closed my Twitter, having trouble to sort out how to close Instagram, but I will do it. The thing is: no more inner contradiction. Therefore, I'll be around here more often and eager to find some of the persons I followed elsewhere and specially scicomm and archaeology people, also from Portugal.

Just out! My latest newsletter on Archaeology and Communication. This time sharing ideas on how to measure sucess and impact. PT Language. mailchi.mp/4a3c29b0afef... #scicomm #archaeology

Help my Prehistory Podcast reach another level and vote for Let's Rock - um podcast da Idade da Pedra in podes.pt/votar/ #scicomm #prehistory #arcaheology

5 places left! On January 13th, we're going to talk about Science Communication and Archaeology. Between 6pm and 8pm, the talk will follow this script: - Why should we communicate archaeology - Introduction to Science Communication - Examples in Archaeology - Q&A PT language. #scicomm #archaeology

"A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers." The bottom line is that we must work on mutual understanding. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

The mission of my podcast is to raise awareness of prehistory and about those who research it. It seems that mission is being fulfilled! A huge thanks to all the listeners and to the researchers that engage in conversations with me. #scicomm #podcast #archaeology #prehistory

It was a great discussion!

Engaging communities that have limited access to science education requires a thoughtful, inclusive approach that addresses both cultural and educational gaps. In archaeology, this means creating opportunities for hands-on and accessible activities that resonates with them. #archaeology #sicomm

Outreach has the potential to transform how people relate to their past. Plus, when the communities feel involved in the discovery and interpretation of their own history and past, archaeology becomes a shared endeavor rather than an isolated scholarly pursuit. #archeology #outreach

Social media has a lot of potential, but for a deeper engagement of communities, something that changes us and the others, that is sustainable and lasts in memory, the richness of face-to-face interactions within communities cannot be underestimated. Would you agree? #outreach #communityengagement

Next sunday i'll be moderating a talk celebrating the National day of Scientific Culture and the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the Lapedo child, the talk will engage archaeologists, journalists and ilustrators discussing science communication. #scicomm #archaeology

When seeking support of stakeholders for archaeology projects, two key questions guide effective communication: «Who cares?» and «So what?» These have helped me craft focused messages, especially when engaging authorities for fieldwork backing or outreach activities.  #archaeology #scicomm

The past is a puzzle with missing pieces. Archaeological data has limits, and uncertainty is part of the story. How can we embrace this uncertainty while meeting audiences’ desire for clear answers? #SciComm #Archaeology

By hosting a podcast about archaeology, I came to learn that questions are made to highlight the guest and to respond to audiences. Guest and audience are top priority. It's my podcast, but it's not about me. And by doing this, the quality of my work gets noticed, anyway. #podcast #archaeology

One important thing when we communicate our science is not to focus to much on methods. It kind of ruins your storytelling if your audience is not specialized. Sure it's important to show how we do things, but we should skip specialized details. #scicomm #archaeology

Engaging the public ensures archaeology has real social impact. Involving people boosts relevance, responsibility, and transparency while benefiting researchers too. My latest newsletter focuses on the advantges for researchers. #Archaeology #publicengagement mailchi.mp/9a3b51cbf768...

Next Friday I'm meeting with a publisher about a possible popular science book on prehistory. I'm really excited about it. Wish me luck! #scicomm #prehistory #archaeology

Join us!

I am not yet aware of the reach in Portuguese language here. But in any case, on January 13th I will be delivering a free webinar on Science Communication in Archaeology. If you are interested, please reach out! #archaeology #scicomm

For those who understand Portuguese, here is the new episode of my podcast. A conversation with Tiago do Pereiro about Remote Detection, Geophysics and the protection of archaeological sites and landscapes.  #scicomm #archaeology open.spotify.com/episode/0njO...

«Research shows that the public is more likely to trust scientists when they demonstrate a willingness to change their views on the basis of new data, as of course scientists are supposed to do.» #scicomm #trustinscience

«This article sets out 10 easy steps researchers can take to disseminate their work in novel and engaging ways, and hence increase the impact of their research on science and society.» pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... Very usefull. Image below taken from the paper. #scicomm

Effective science communication involves media outreach, social media, and varied formats, but it's only impactful if trusted. Transparency, avoiding hype, and addressing uncertainty are key to building trust and preventing the spread of poor-quality science info. #SciComm

Is it possible to be skeptical about evolution without rejecting science? It seems so. This study reveals that scientific skepticism is heterogeneous and complex, and also discusses climate skepticism and the impact of scicomm and policies in addressing skepticism. #scicomm #evolution #climatechange

Over-reliance on publication metrics drives a ‘publish or perish’ culture, prioritizing quantity over quality, limiting diverse contributions, and hindering open access and outreach. We need inclusive assessment standards that value efforts to bring science closer to society. #scicomm

Reading about the benefits of public engagement for researchers. I know it was always a game changer while I was doing prehistory research. For many reasons. What about you? #archaeology #publicengagement #research

As a science communicator in archaeology, I advocate for science, yet recognize that there are diverse ways people relate to their past. Science is powerful, but we shouldn’t ignore other perspectives. How can we constructively incorporate these different understandings into our work? #archaeology

Save the Date #ICArEHBDialogues on Nov 26th! Join me, Maria Vicente, and Sarah Kansa as we discuss #Community & #Social Engagement in #Archaeology 📅 Nov 26th | 4pm PT time 🔗 Register now at icarehb.com/dialogues/co... #scicomm #archaeology

I am doing a Post Grad in Politcs and Management of Science. Just had a great lecture on citizen science. Wondering how can we take it further in Archaeology. Do you know good examples of such projects in Archaeology?

Do you think university archaeology departments should deliver courses of science communication? I speak to a lot of archaeologists about communication and many regret they don't get trained to do it better. #scicomm #archaeology

The attention span in social media is now around 8 seconds, however «principles that are fundamental to research — such as the scientific process, uncertainty around the results and the context — are difficult to fit into fast and short content formats». www.nature.com/articles/d41...

We've all heard that there is no general public and our communication must be tailored to our specific audience. But how do we do it? And how is it in the specific case of archaeology? Take a look at my newsletter if you get along with PT language🙂 mailchi.mp/afb4e9bc5387... #scicomm #archaeology

I wonder what the differences are between Science Communication in Archaeology, Public Archaeology and Social and Community Engagement. Do they all share the same purpose? Bring archaeology closer to society? Do they have different methods, though?

Save the Date #ICArEHBDialogues on Nov 26th! Join me, Maria Vicente, and Sarah Kansa as we discuss #Community & #Social Engagement in #Archaeology. 📅 Nov 26th | 4pm PT time 🔗 Register now at icarehb.com/dialogues/co...

I read a paper about the origins of human kiss and decided to make a short story on my podcast trying to reach non specialized audiences and engage people in Prehistory. PT language, though. open.spotify.com/episode/7eAD...

I did a little survey on social media and it revealed that understanding our origins, human behavior, and climate change are key reasons to engage with this field. By learning from the past, we can address the present and shape a better future. Let's enhance Prehistory Scicomm! #Prehistory #Scicomm