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Dr Amy Way is a Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Sydney with a joint position at the Australian Museum. She holds a PhD, MArchSci, and BA(hons)/BAS, specializing in high-resolution stone artefact analysis and collaborative research with First Nations communities. Her work focuses on reconstructing past human behaviors through innovative methodologies like raw material unit analysis and refitting techniques, addressing challenges posed by mixed archaeological deposits.
Education: PhD (University of Sydney), MArchSci (Australian National University), BA(hons)/BAS.
Research interests include: stone artefact typology, cultural heritage preservation, and Indigenous community-driven archaeology. Current projects involve the Gulamada Project (First Nations heritage), Weereewaa (Lake George) excavations, and Western NSW drylands archaeology. She mentors First Nations students and teaches stone artefact analysis.
Publications emphasize methodological advancements and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent work includes studies on Australian palimpsests, South African Howiesons Poort artifacts, and Czech Republic microblade production. Awards: No specific awards listed, but active grant funding includes the 2024 First Nations Heritage Grant for the Gulamada Project.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Vere Gordon Childe Centre, collaborating with international teams in South Africa, Czech Republic, and Australia.
