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Sara Cura
@archeocom.bsky.social
Archaeologist passionate about communication | Science Communicator | Podcaster | Art and Philosophy lover | Sober since 2020
Acabou de sair a minha newsletter "Comunicar Arqueologia". Com um novo tom e formato. Desta vez dedicada a pensar a relação entre a Arqueologia, a Democracia e a Comunicação.
Ver aqui:
mailchi.mp/00fc2283879f...
March 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reposted by Sara Cura
"It is impossible to be a top-line manager and administrator and mentor and researcher and writer and outreach officer and IT expert and online instructor and pedagogical innovator and recruiter and teacher and marker and external examiner and press pundit and grant bidder and editor."
It’s Not Your Fault That Academic Life is Getting Harder by Glen O’Hara
Universities are in trouble, and it’s not just money we’re talking about. They are living through something of a crisis of confidence, even of trust and faith. More and more, I find myself, and my col...
voicesofacademia.com
September 4, 2024 at 10:57 AM
More Portuguese believe that the earliest humans lived among dinosaurs. Also, more people don't believe that we evolved from other animals. Red alert for the scicomm and prehistory community. There is a lot to be done. We are talking about basic knowledge of human and species evolution.
February 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Archaeology Rocks! My podcast just won the Podes 2024 best podcast of the year in the category Science, Technology and Education. I am so glad and grateful to all the listeners and the fantastic researchers that engage in each episode. Thanks also to the Podes jury, I surely didn't see this coming!
February 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Just out my latest episode with Ana Vale. A wonderful conversation about Late Prehistory Enclosures and Gender Archaeology.
PT language. 
#scicomm #prehistory #podcast
Arquiteturas e Género na Pré-História Recente (com Ana Vale)
Let's Rock - Um podcast da Idade da Pedra · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Reposted by Sara Cura
ICArEHB is looking for PhD candidates!
We are accepting applicants for the 2025 FCT PhD Fellowships Programme! Swipe through the images to explore potential project themes and supervisors.
For more details, visit: www.icarehb.com/fct-phd-fell...
#FCTPhDFellowships #ICArEHB #ResearchOpportunity
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Almost five years ago, I made the life-changing resolution to overcome my addiction. While I honor this commitment daily, it often drains the energy I need for smaller but important resolutions. I still take them on, but it requires immense strength. Does this resonate with anybody?
January 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My podcast on Prehistory Science Communication just got nominated for the PODES 2024 Best podcast of the year in the category Science, Technology and Education. I am glad and grateful. It's an excellent highlight of portuguese prehistoric archaeology.
#scicomm #prehistory #podcast
January 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A great place to work and spend time: public libraries. Warm and cozy on this never-ending January and with the most inspiring vibe. A place where we get free access to knowledge and literature, filled with nice people and dedicated librarians. Let's, as book lovers, promote them as much as we can.
January 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Just discovered this playlist, and I am really enjoying its company while trying to write.

PS. It's not about the accuracy of the movies, it's about soundtracks, a genre that I have been exploring lately and really getting a taste of it.
Soundtracks: You'll Go Down in Prehistory
Playlist · Heatherlark65 · 167 items
open.spotify.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Check out the amazing work of experimental archaeology and public engagement by @prehistoricskills.bsky.social Their activities do a huge service to the imense possibilites of how archaeology can interact with persons of all ages.
"Travel back in time with Pre&historicSkills! Discover how we recreate the past through experimental archaeology techniques, historical replicas, and engaging workshops. Explore our work on the website and join us on this journey through the history of humanity!"
www.prehistoricskills.com
January 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Reposted by Sara Cura
"Travel back in time with Pre&historicSkills! Discover how we recreate the past through experimental archaeology techniques, historical replicas, and engaging workshops. Explore our work on the website and join us on this journey through the history of humanity!"
www.prehistoricskills.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Finally read the brilliant book by @lemoustier.bsky.social Huge mistake doing it in PT. The translation is horror. Words that don't exist in archaeology, sentences one can barely understand... It underserves the scientific and literary quality of the book. Definitely re-reading it in the original.
January 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I'm writing an archaeology book, but my researcher instincts take over. I keep diving into dozens of papers for chapters meant to be rigorous yet short and accessible. Striking the balance between academic precision and engaging storytelling is tough. Any tips for simplifying without losing depth?
January 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Closed my Twitter, having trouble to sort out how to close Instagram, but I will do it. The thing is: no more inner contradiction. Therefore, I'll be around here more often and eager to find some of the persons I followed elsewhere and specially scicomm and archaeology people, also from Portugal.
January 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Just out! My latest newsletter on Archaeology and Communication. This time sharing ideas on how to measure sucess and impact. PT Language.
mailchi.mp/4a3c29b0afef...
#scicomm #archaeology
December 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Help my Prehistory Podcast reach another level and vote for Let's Rock - um podcast da Idade da Pedra in
podes.pt/votar/
#scicomm #prehistory #arcaheology
December 15, 2024 at 6:20 PM
5 places left!
On January 13th, we're going to talk about Science Communication and Archaeology.
Between 6pm and 8pm, the talk will follow this script:
- Why should we communicate archaeology
- Introduction to Science Communication
- Examples in Archaeology
- Q&A
PT language.
#scicomm #archaeology
December 10, 2024 at 7:44 AM
"A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers."
The bottom line is that we must work on mutual understanding.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?
A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.
www.nature.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:40 PM
The mission of my podcast is to raise awareness of prehistory and about those who research it.
It seems that mission is being fulfilled!
A huge thanks to all the listeners and to the researchers that engage in conversations with me.
#scicomm #podcast #archaeology #prehistory
December 6, 2024 at 11:11 AM
It was a great discussion!
November 29, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Engaging communities that have limited access to science education requires a thoughtful, inclusive approach that addresses both cultural and educational gaps. In archaeology, this means creating opportunities for hands-on and accessible activities that resonates with them.
#archaeology #sicomm
November 25, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Outreach has the potential to transform how people relate to their past. Plus, when the communities feel involved in the discovery and interpretation of their own history and past, archaeology becomes a shared endeavor rather than an isolated scholarly pursuit.
#archeology #outreach
November 23, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Social media has a lot of potential, but for a deeper engagement of communities, something that changes us and the others, that is sustainable and lasts in memory, the richness of face-to-face interactions within communities cannot be underestimated. Would you agree?
#outreach #communityengagement
November 22, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Next sunday i'll be moderating a talk celebrating the National day of Scientific Culture and the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the Lapedo child, the talk will engage archaeologists, journalists and ilustrators discussing science communication.
#scicomm #archaeology
November 21, 2024 at 10:45 PM