The international conference Arakne: Archaeology of Textile Fibres between Biodiversity and Culture will be held on 15–16 January 2026 at the Museo Castromediano in Lecce. Bringing together archaeologists, biologists, and cultural historians, the event explores ancient textile production through the lens of biodiversity and cultural exchange.

PastForwardHub, proudly supported by the UISPP, is an innovative platform empowering the next generation of researchers in prehistoric and protohistoric archaeology. As a global career hub, it tackles key challenges arising from structural shifts in academia and archaeology, especially for early-career professionals. The ongoing Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund this initiative runs until January 10, 2026.

The University of Cantabria is advertising a PhD studentship in prehistoric archaeology, on the topic of ‘The use of faunal resources in habitational an ritual contexts during the Magdalenian’. The deadline for applications is December 15th, 2025. Please follow the link from the title of his news item to view the full call.