Australasian Quaternary Association (AQUA)

The final version of the conference program (including submitted abstracts) and schedule can now be accessed on the conference webpage: https://aqua.org.au/conference/aqua-2026/. We look forward to seeing you all next week in Sydney!

The preliminary volume of abstracts for the AQUA 2026 biennial is now available, and can be accessed by clicking the following link: AQUA 2026 draft abstract volume.

We are now opening registration for the various events being held throughout the week at the upcoming AQUA 2026 conference. This includes (but is not limited to) networking events, field trips, the conference dinner, and workshops. Visit the events page (click this link) to view information on each event and then register for each by…

Abstract submission and registration for the AQUA2026 Biennial Conference (6-10th July 2026) are now live, and can be accessed at the following links: AQUA2026 Abstract Submission (closes 28/02/26) AQUA2026 Registration (early bird rates until 28/02/26) We look forward to seeing everyone in Sydney.

The AQUA AGM was held on Monday 11th April, many thanks to those in the community who found the time to attend. The 2025 committee includes: President – Dr Timothy Barrows, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW president@aqua.org.au Vice-president – Dr Lydia MacKenzie, University of Tasmania, Tas vicepresident@aqua.org.au Treasurer – Dr Alex Francke, University of Adelaide, SA treasurer@aqua.org.au Shadow Treasurer – Dr Juliet Sefton,…

AQUA is required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in line with its constitution. As a result, we have scheduled an online AGM for Friday 11 April 2-3 pm (AEST) (this afternoon). Notice was circulated through the aqualist. Please make every effort to attend as we need a quorum of votes to make decisions.   If…

The AQUA AGM was held on Monday 29th April, many thanks to those in the community who found the time to attend. The 2024 committee includes: President – Dr Timothy Barrows, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW president@aqua.org.au Vice-president – Dr Lydia MacKenzie, University of Tasmania, Tas vicepresident@aqua.org.au Treasurer – Dr Alex Francke, University of Adelaide, SA treasurer@aqua.org.au Shadow Treasurer – Dr Annie Lau,…

Dear Quaternarists, This is the first call for contributions for the July 2024 issue of Quaternary Australasia. Please send in your contributions by 2 May to editor@aqua.org.au. The usual contributions can include (and are not limited to):    *   Quaternary-inspired poetry and art (for our new Quaternary Arts section)   *   workshop and field trip reports   * …

Abstracts are now open for the AQUA 2024 conference at Minjerabah (North Stradbroke Island). More information on the conference page. We look forward to welcoming the Quaternary community to SE Queensland in late June and hearing about all your exciting Quaternary projects.

The AGM will be held Monday 29th April, 1:30 pm (Adelaide or ACST).  That is: Midday AWST; 2:00 AEST and 4:00 pm NZST Please put this time in your diaries now and more details will follow.  Please get in touch with the President (John Tibby) or any of the committee members https://aqua.org.au/sample-page/committee/ if you’re interested…