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Welcome to NASC 2026!
We are happy to announce that NASC will be returning on the September 2026 in Brisbane!
Welcome to the next National Archaeology Student Conference, proudly hosted by The University of Queensland (UQ). This three-day, student-led gathering will be held both in person on UQ’s St Lucia campus and online, bringing together undergraduates, honours candidates, postgraduates, and early-career researchers from across Australia.
At NASC, you’ll have the chance to showcase your research in archaeology or ancient history through dynamic presentations and poster exhibitions in a welcoming environment. You’ll exchange ideas with fellow students and build connections with leaders from academia, heritage consultancies, museum professions, and more.
This year, we’re placing a special focus on careers in archaeology. You’ll connect with industry experts and discover professional pathways at our in-person careers expo – all within a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.
About Us
Since 1998, the National Archaeology Student Conference has grown into Australia’s largest student-run archaeology event. Each year, NASC relies on a dedicated team of student organisers to curate a diverse program, which has attracted research on both a national and international level. Our most recent conference in 2023 was proudly organised by an enthusiastic student committee from the University of Melbourne.
We’re thrilled to continue this almost thirty-year tradition in 2026 with an expanded national committee representing six universities from five Australian states and territories. Comprised entirely of dedicated undergraduate and honours students, our new committee is already gearing up to deliver another outstanding event.
We aim to create a welcoming forum where students and early-career researchers can present their latest findings and demonstrate the practical applications of their research. By uniting students with university scholars, museum curators, heritage specialists, and industry leaders, NASC fosters the collaborations and networks that will drive both individual careers and the future of Australian archaeology.