Fieldwork Student Support

Student-led, multidisciplinary fieldwork support group. Based at the University of Cambridge | Endorsed by @graduateunion & @CUSUonline | [email protected]

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

The Fieldwork Student Support group has been set up for those partaking in fieldwork research, across all fields and departments. The aim is to create a safe space in which we can come together in solidarity to share tips, experiences, resources, and support.

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

Wonderful to see individuals and institutions taking active steps to try and make fieldwork safer for everyone!

[Dani @danihpayne]

Today me and @libertyruth met with @csandbrook to discuss fieldwork safety. It is wonderful to have a chance to be part of work trying to help prevent and manage the risk of misconduct during fieldwork, and ensuring it is safe and enjoyable for all!

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

@misanthropologa Hi! If you still need any assistance with this, we would be more than happy to help. You can email us at [email protected]

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

The safety of attendees must be prioritised. Please sign.

#SAA2019 @SAAorg

[Dani @danihpayne]

Please sign this open letter calling for action from @SAAorg in light of the horrific events that have taken place at this years conference. #saa2019 #metoostem #metoo #timesup

https://t.co/eu4R7MAepK

[Dr. Ann Olivarius @AnnOlivarius]

“Silence also serves to hide mishandling of cases, removing accountability from institutions and preventing any reform: without exposing the problem we cannot learn from the mistakes of the past.”

@DrEOChapman and @1752Group on the danger of #NDAs. https://t.co/8p1Fj4YSq0

[Dani @danihpayne]

This is your last day to contribute to my dissertation — if you’re in archaeology and/or anthropology & have done fieldwork, please take the survey!

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

'We must take the conversation out of social media and into the discipline itself, we must be supported by our institutions and departments in doing so, and we must do so in a way that uplifts the voices of those who have been victimised by perpetrators in our fields.' 👏👏

[CIfA E & D Group @CIfA_Equality]

ENORMOUS thanks to @anthroqveer who has written a blog on sexual harassment in archaeology, now published on our website. Please read, retweet and contribute to the survey on safety in fieldwork contexts. (link to survey in blog) https://t.co/g7ogAW7FHM

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

Our founder @anthroqveer has been featured in a piece by @stjohnscam discussing how this group was formed for #IWD2019 - check it out!

'Outreach initiatives mean nothing if women and minority groups are entering an unsafe and hostile environment.' 👏👏

https://t.co/WtPUSkIwDR

[Dani @danihpayne]

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Have you taken part in archaeological or anthropological fieldwork? Please take the time to fill out the survey below, which will inform my thesis on fieldwork safety in these disciplines! Please RT & share widely!

https://t.co/YzBrVHLqsJ

[CharterForHealthcare @charter4values]

@1752Group @DrKatrin_Rabiei @arghavan_salles @ClerksForChange @StephDyhrberg @KateAllman_ @swedish_s @callisto @betterbrave @NeedhiBhalla @danabolger @knowyourIX @MonicaRamirezDC @Support_FW @FassmC @RepEBJ @nwlc 1st International Faculty & Staff Sexual Misconduct Conference -June 30-July 2, 2019, Univ. Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA. Complete brief (<5 min) application for attendance. Funds are available to offset costs of attendance! Deadline extended to Feb 8th. https://t.co/hjuLc7KoPv

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

Wonderful flowchart outlining resources available for and the rights of graduate students at @Cambridge_Uni, if issues with supervisors arise.

[Graduate Rights @ Cam Univ @graduate_rights]

🌟We are proud to launch the 'Conflict Navigation Flowchart' for Ph.D. students. This is a major project undertaken by the 'Graduate Rights' campaign team led by the Vice-President of @GraduateUnion @NikkiHari in partnership with @_StudentAdvice & Univ service providers.

[Graduate Rights @ Cam Univ @graduate_rights]

Many personal decisions r made & problems solved throu discussions with friends/family/College Tutor/Director of Studies/colleague etc. However, at times it is right to seek help away from one’s familiar environment. The UCS exists to meet such a need✔️ https://t.co/tSz22jEPBS

[Alexandra Grassam @al_grassam]

Heritage & archaeology peeps! Can you please this share the existence of this new group. Aim is to develop a buddy system for women in the profession, & match up people working across heritage to provide support and advice https://t.co/pJSqcLN3wL @CIfA_Equality #WomeninBusiness

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

Also, we are still looking for people to join our team! Whether you are based in Cambridge and want to help out with events, or want to get involved remotely from anywhere in the world, get in touch: [email protected]

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

It can sometimes feel like nothing is changing, when actually the most incredible women, nb individuals and allies are working tirelessly to help improve our disciplines and make them a safe space for all. Lets not forget to stop and celebrate all of these good things!

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

We apologise for the inactivity recently...

To make up for it: a short thread of very good and promising work on exposing and combating sexual harassment over the past few weeks:

[Fieldwork Student Support @Support_FW]

And @DrEOChapman won the Royal Society's Athena Prize for her work on sexual harassment in higher education! An incredible achievement. Congratulations! 🥳 https://t.co/GymPALZobQ