🌪️ Due to Typhoon Ragasa, our exciting talk by HKU team on immersive tech & archaeology has been rescheduled for everyone's safety. 🗓️ New Time: Oct 8 (Wed) 10:30-12:30, 2025 📍 Venue: Learning Garden & Maker Space, LG/F University Library, CUHK Supported by rihcuhk, anthrocu & cuhklibraries💜

Congratulations @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for the release of the latest issue, volume 13, issue 2! www.cambridge.org/core/journal... Also check out, in that issue, our evaluation of the Apple Vision Pro for archaeology: doi.org/10.1017/aap....

Exploring the Past Through Innovation Join us at the HKU Innowing Carnival 2025 for a special talk on how technology is helping us better understand the ancient world. 🗓️Sept 25 | 14:30–15:30 📍Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU 📌LED Wall & Brainstorming Area hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hd...

Thanks @saa-aap.bsky.social for the APSAP-related covers of Vol. 11(4) and Vol. 7(4)! AAP covers spotlight the people, places, and communities that bring archaeology to life. Read more: www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...

Huge thanks to the three editors, Christina B. Rieth, Sarah A. Herr and Sjoerd van der Linde, for running the @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for the last few years, it was a great experience to work with them on the digital reviews! 👏📚 www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...

Step into the future with HKU's ELEC4547: Emerging Tech in VR/AR 🚀 Explore how humans interact with digital worlds through optics, haptics and perception. This hands-on, technical course covers hardware and software💡Let's build a functional VR headset📍Register: hku.welight.fun/projects/2_p...

Have you been thinking about how digital technologies will impact Archaeological Labor Management? Consider submitting a Digital Review on this topic to @saa-aap.bsky.social by @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org. Submit a Digital Review abstract by Sept 1. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

We sincerely thank the leadership of AirWorker, an engineering company specializing in clean, sustainable wind energy in Armenia, for visiting us in the field on 6 July. Your visit was greatly appreciated, and we look forward to future collaboration!

HKU Year 1 students: ever wonder what old stuff can tell us about people’s lives? The course CCHU9080 Dead People’s Things: Excavating the Past with Archaeology explores how objects — from artifacts to everyday items — shape human stories. Registration begins tomorrow, open to all, Sem 2 (Wed)

What was the land under the National Archives in Washington DC once used for? Discover hidden stories with ar.memory.dc’s AR app! See the past come alive on the spot. Download the app & follow ar.memory.dc on www.instagram.com/ar.memory.dc and www.facebook.com/people/AR-Memory-DC/61575285207420/

Digital eXtended Reality #technologies allow users to immerse themselves in 3D spaces, harboring potential for fresh applications in #archaeologicalpractice and #engagement. Read Hayk Azizbekyan, Peter J. Cobb, and Elvan Cobb’s thoughts on the #AppleVisionPro in AAP’s latest Digital Review article.

New special issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice Vol. 13 (2025) www.cambridge.org/core/journal... Caring for Culture in the 21st Century @saa-aap.bsky.social @apsap.bsky.social @archaeojake.bsky.social @sherr-spadefoot.bsky.social @drdonnayates.bsky.social @dremilinesmith.bsky.social

Congratulations @saa-aap.bsky.social at @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org on the release of Volume 13, Issue 1! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...; Check out the digital review about how #lidar discoveries in #archaeology are picked up in the popular press: doi.org/10.1017/aap....

A big thank you to the Vedi Medical Center in #Armenia for supporting the APSAP team for many years! They have always kindly helped our team members. This season, we visited to show our appreciation, presenting an HKU Pewter Plate to Mr. Samvel Khachatryan, Vice Director.

Been considering trying the #AppleVisionPro for #archaeology? We have been experimenting with it, as a #mixedreality headset for interacting with archaeological data and we wrote the following review in @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org: doi.org/10.1017/aap....

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🌍 Ever thought about doing real archaeology outside the classroom? Read the post of Kristy, a BA Humanities and Digital Technologies student from HKU. She recently returned from an amazing two-week field trip in Armenia with the #ARTH2110 course — it was epic!🏺💥 🔗 openarchaeology.org/armenia/2025...

#HKU’s course selection period begins August 5! Check out these archaeological courses for a unique experience! They are ARTH2102, ARTH2110, and CCHU9080 – all about archaeology, especially of the east Mediterranean and Armenia. Open to all students, no prerequisites!

HKU achieved an interesting milestone, rising to rank #11 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It reflects the contributions of the entire HKU community. We’re proud that APSAP grows within this academic hub where heritage, innovation, and research come together.

Been thinking about how #AI, #robotics, or #automation may impact archaeological labor in the coming years? Consider turning that into a Digital Review for @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org for an upcoming theme issue on labor - call details: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Dig, discover, and display. What happens when kids become archaeologists for real? The unique program organized by the Armenian Heritage Development Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside lets young minds explore the full journey of artifacts in Armenia. doi.org/10.1080/2051...

Where in the world are you researching? Wherever it is, we want to hear from you! We publish archaeology from all over the world, so find out how you can get your research in front of a global audience 🌏 🏺 #Archaeology

How is #AI reshaping the way we study the human past? A news article in the Communications of the ACM by Karen Emslie highlights how archaeologists are using #machinelearning and #computervision to uncover the stories of human culture. Read more: cacm.acm.org/news/researc...

Our article in @saa-aap.bsky.social by @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org is cited in the #UN Human Development Report 2025! Explores #largelanguagemodels and #generativeai in #archaeology. Research contributing to global #AI conversations! doi.org/10.1017/aap...., hdr.undp.org/content/huma...

What’s it like to dig into ancient sites and explore stunning landscapes? One HKU student joined ARTH2110 this summer and went to Armenia for two weeks. Check out her HKU-published vlog for real-life excavation, hiking, and fun! You might want to join next time! www.instagram.com/reel/DLURUeL...

Researchers at HKU are reshaping the future of archaeology by integrating high-resolution #3D scanning and #AR/#MR technologies into excavation workflows. This method allows archaeologists to virtually revisit sites long after excavation. bulletin.hku.hk/research/int...

On 8 May 2025, secondary school students visited the Arts Tech Lab for an HKU Arts Undergrad Info Session on the BA in Humanities and Digital Tech. Students explored a VR+AR showcase of our archaeological site and joined a lecture on #3D #archaeology. We hope all participants enjoyed the event!

Congratulations to the journal @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org, which just moved up from ranking around 25th last year to ranking around 15th this year, of all archaeological journals in the world, according to Scopus!

At the HKU Common Core Student Learning Festival, HKU students from the course CCHU9080 – Dead People’s Things: #Excavating the Past with #Archaeology showcased an #immersive #VR experience that brought past sites to life. Visitors stepped into the past through this interdisciplinary project.

🗾⛰️🔎 We’re excited to start the APSAP 2025 season with our first site visit for #archaeological #excavation in Armenia on May 29 Thur, accompanied by HKU students from the HKU Art History ARTH2110 course. It’s great to return to the field with new #students! Stay tuned for more updates!

#OpenAccess article in @saa-aap.bsky.social of @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org introduces interesting ideas for transforming #teamwork in #archaeological #education. Pedagogy enables collaboration, consider learning frameworks and prior knowledge people bring to learning. doi.org/10.1017/aap....

Our Open Access article with Juuso Nieminen of Deakin University is assigned a volume in Teaching in Higher Education🎉It explores how authentic assessment can foster students’ #epistemic #agency, based on a qualitative case study of a digitally-mediated #archaeology course. doi.org/10.1080/1356...

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On Apr 14, TALIC hosted “Extending the Classroom: Teaching with VR in Higher Education” at HKU. We shared how VR enhances learning in archaeology & beyond—boosting spatial thinking, simulating fieldwork & sparking dialogue on tech in teaching. #HKU #VRinEducation

This sem HKU students in CCHU9080: “Dead People’s Things: Excavating the Past with #Archaeology” brought the past to life with #3D models and gave #VR tours of ancient sites! The course teaches how daily objects shape human experience. Thank everyone who joint the journey! commoncore.hku.hk/cchu9080

This is a mosaic of a watermill from the Great Palace of Constantinople. #MosaicMonday It was the only known depiction of a watermill in Roman art at the time of its discovery, over 80 years ago. 🔗 from 1939 (£) doi.org/10.1017/S000...

We’re thrilled to announce our summer school "From the Field to the Museum" for children aged 8 to 15! 🔹July 8-11; July 16–19, 2025 It brings archaeology to life in Armenian and English. Partnership with Armenian Heritage Development Foundation, APSAP and National Gallery of Armenia. Stay tuned!

Congratulations to Sarah Hinkel for presenting in the @upenn.edu School of Arts & Sciences Senior Colloquium on 24 April 2025! Her project studying the decorations on Early Iron Age greywares gives insight into the technology used in the creation of vessels. www.classics.upenn.edu/events/2025/...

A wee bit late (but who is counting?) issue 12(4) of Advances in Archaeological Practice is out! www.cambridge.org/core/journal... with articles about preparing college students for archaeological futures, experimental archaeology, data practices, and new directions in ethical curation.

Join HKU Dept of History's talk 'History in the Making – Mapping History: Confluence of Archaeology and Cartography in Southwest Asia' on May 7. Dr. Cobb of HKBU will introduce journeys of American classicist John Sitlington Sterrett through Ottoman Empire in 1880s. hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hd...

Congratulations @saa-aap.bsky.social and @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org on the publication of the latest issue: Volume 12, Issue 4: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Meet Kalli - the great-grandnephew of Kayle, from a past cover of the #SAA's @saa-aap.bsky.social and article on canine detection training and protocols: ✅ cup.org/4iuDlXN Kalli is on duty at #SAA2025Denver. What a handsome chap!🐾 #archaeology #openaccess

We hope you enjoyed our event on HKU Alumni Day! On March 16, 2025, we showcased some amazing VR and AR demos, bringing Vedi Fortress in Armenia to life. Thank you to everyone who came by and tried it out! We're excited to continue exploring how technology can enhance our understanding of the past.

On March 27, 2025, HKU’s course Extended Reality (XR) in the Humanities hosted a guest lecture with Dr. Cobb, Dr. Lukas Liu and PhD students. The speakers shared how XR technologies enhance archaeological teaching through immersive site reconstructions, fostering spatial awareness and engagement.

Join HKU Engineering for this exciting technological dive into visual computing! April 15 and 16 at HKU, hku.welight.fun/events/works...

Congrats to Mr. Hayk Azizbekyan for winning Innovation Award at HKU Research Postgraduate Symposium 2025! His project on bringing digital 3D Data to excavation showcased how #MR/AR transform our understanding of the past. Thanks to all awardees for their dedication! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhm6...

Join our seminar 'Extending Classrooms with VR in Higher Education' by TALIC on Apr 14 12:00-13:30 at Learning Lab, RRS321, HKU. It will draw on pedagogical research and hands-on demonstrations. Explore strategies to integrate VR into your own teaching journey! er.talic.hku.hk/extend-class...

Congratulations to Faculty of Arts, HKU for ranking 18th in the QS World University Rankings for Arts & Humanities 2025!🏆This achievement reflects the Faculty’s dedication to innovation, critical thinking, and global impact. Explore more:🔗 www.topuniversities.com/university-s...

This open article in @saa-aap.bsky.social introduces HMS Florida, an app-based workflow to assess #ClimateChange impacts on #archaeology sites. Combining digital tools with #CommunityEngagement, it creates a way to monitor and protect our shared heritage. Discover more: doi.org/10.1017/aap....

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