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Today's publication is by P-RI's Emma Cleminson & Justin Bradfield on bone tools from Klasies River. You can access the article through the QR code link below. UJ Faculty of Humanities University of Johannesburg

Today we feature the incredible work being done by Matt Caruana and MA student Sinead Watchorn at Wonderboom! They are currently focused on sourcing materials for experimental work on flake harvesting—a key aspect of understanding tool-making practices. UJ Faculty of Humanities University of Johannesburg

Today we are happy to share the exciting news that Isis Mesfin, PRI Research Associate, has co-authored a new publication! You can access the article through the link below. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… UJ Faculty of Humanities University of Johannesburg

Congratulations to our Honours students for successfully presenting their research today! We heard some truly impressive proposals and fascinating ideas. It’s clear that a lot of work and passion went into these projects, and we’re excited to see how they develop over the year.

Please join the next Rock Art Research Institute Seminar – featuring our very own Prof Marlize Lombard from the PRI. 🗓 Today, Wednesday 30 April 2025 🕐 13:15–14:15 (SAST) 💻 Online only — Please use the link below to join: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/…

Today's publication spotlight is on Manuel Will who has co-authored a paper titled: "A direct comparison of single-grain and multi-grain aliquot luminescence dating of feldspars from colluvial deposits in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa" UJ Faculty of Humanities University of Johannesburg gchron.copernicus.org/articles/7/59/…

We are thrilled to announce that two PRI research associates, Peter Gärdenfors & David Strait, have co-published a new article titled: "Correlates of vocal tract evolution in late Pliocene and Pleistocene hominins." link.springer.com/article/10.100… UJ Faculty of Humanities University of Johannesburg

Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in STEM. The StemMentHER Programme is changing that, empowering young women through mentorship, support & representation. Read more: news.uj.ac.za/news/empowerin… #UJ20 #UJAllTheWay #STEMMentHER #WomenInSTEM #UJImpact #STEMEducation

Congratulations to P-RI research associate, Carina Schlebusch, for recently co-authoring a research paper. You can access it via the link below: pivotscipub.com/hpgg/5/1/0002/… University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

Congratulations to P-RI research associate, J. Kumbani, on co-authoring a paper titled: The art of music. The representation of musical instruments in the rock art of Zimbabwe. You can access the full article through the link below: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

We’re proud to highlight one of our Honours students, Khangelwa Mtshizana, who is conducting lab work under the supervision of Dr. D. Kgotleng, Director of the P-RI. Khangelwa is analysing fossil primate femora from Sterkfontein at the ESI, Wits University. University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

A huge congratulations to J. Bradfield on his latest publication, "A Technological and Use-Wear Analysis of Worked Bones from Twyfelpoort Rock Shelter, Eastern Free State, South Africa." You can access the article via the link below: brill.com/view/journals/… University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

We are excited to announce that Dr B. Zwane will be presenting some her latest work to the Archaeological Society in Parktown. Details: 📅 29 May 2025 ⏲️ 19:30-20:30 📍The Auditorium, Roedean School, Parktown. University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

Today's publication spotlight is on L. Kgasi for co-authoring an article: A new species of Lovebird (Aves, Psittaculidae, Agapornis) from the Plio-Pleistocene of the Cradle of Humankind (Gauteng, South Africa). Pavia et al. 2025: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

A warm congratulations to the MA students who gave their research proposal and/or progress presentation to the institute today. We look forward to seeing how each of your research projects develops in the year! Well done and keep shining! University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

Congratulations to P-RI's research associate, Li Hao, for co-authoring an article. You can access the paper through the link below: pnas.org/doi/abs/10.107… University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

Happy Monday! Please enjoy the latest article from P-RI's research associates G. Bader & M. Will. You can access the article via the link below: Moos et al. 2025: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

The first article of our Special Issue on "Technological Complexity and Archaeological Interpretation in the Deep Past" is out #OpenAccess by M. Lombard UJ Palaeo-Research Institute Check it out here: link.springer.com/article/10.100… (you can still contribute to the volume!)

Please join us in giving a mammoth-sized congratulations to Dr. Dipuo Kgotleng for co-authoring a new paper in Science: "Enamel proteins reveal biological sex and genetic variability in southern African Paranthropus" University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities

We are proud to announce that M. Lombard gave a short course on San Genetics, Archaeology and Spirituality to the community of !Khwa ttu. Find out about the incredible work that !Khwa ttu does to preserve the legacy of the San: khwattu.org/friends-and-su… University of Johannesburg UJ Faculty of Humanities