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Professor Heather Burke is a historical archaeologist affiliated with Flinders University in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the construction of class and status through material culture, the archaeology of cross-cultural engagement, and the links between cultural heritage, memory, and contemporary social identity.
- PhD in Archaeology from the University of New England (1996)
- Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) from the University of New England (1987)
Her research spans the frontier and its social and material effects, particularly in Queensland, including frontier conflict, Indigenous archaeology, and cultural heritage management. She investigates themes like ideology, class, capitalism, and gender in historical archaeology, with a focus on colonial interaction and the use of archaeology for social justice.
Her recent publications address topics such as the archaeology of the Queensland Native Mounted Police, culturally modified sugarbag trees, and asymmetrical warfare on the frontier. These works emphasize digital heritage technologies, material culture analysis, and Indigenous perspectives.
- Carrick Award for Australian University Teaching (Team Category)
- Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching, Flinders University (Team Category)
- White Bequest Award for an Archaeological Publication, Australian Academy of the Humanities
Heather actively engages in community archaeology projects, including collaborations with the Barngarla community, Derwent Valley Council, and Friends of Sturt Gorge. She also serves on editorial boards for journals like Historical Archaeology and Archaeologies, and contributes to sustainable development goals through education and heritage conservation.
