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Claire Smith is a Professor of Archaeology at Flinders University's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. With over 25 years of fieldwork in the Northern Territory, she works closely with Barunga, Ngadjuri, and Adnymathahna communities. As co-lead of the Australian Hub for the Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science, she integrates Aboriginal epistemologies into archaeological practice.
- 1996 PhD from University of New England
- 1990 BA with First Class Honours and University Medal
Her research bridges Indigenous knowledge systems with archaeology, focusing on rock art analysis, socially mediated terrorism, and decolonizing methodologies. She pioneered the Barunga Community Archaeology Field School and co-edited the Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology, which became Springer's most cited work in its field.
Recent publications examine global Indigenous archaeologies, cultural heritage sustainability, and the social impact of archaeological ethics. She received the 2024 SAA Presidential Recognition Award and 2018 Lucy Mair Medal for community-engaged research.
- 2022-2026 ARC grant for 'Indigenist archaeology'
- 2022-2024 ARC grant for 'Cultural innovation in Australia'
Smith's teaching innovations include co-authoring The Archaeologist's Field Handbook and developing active learning pedagogies recognized through multiple teaching awards. She serves as Academic Secretary for the 10th World Archaeological Congress in 2025.
