National Archaeology Student Conference presentation by phoebe

PhD candidate Phoebe Meyrick delivered a research presentation today at the National Archaeology Student Conference, hosted at The University of Queensland in Brisbane. Her paper, “Medical intervention, healthcare, and social wellbeing in the W.D. Trotter Anatomy Museum: Case studies from colonial Otago, New Zealand,” explored how anatomical collections can be used to reconstruct lived experience, revealing evidence of medical treatment, social conditions, and bodily intervention in the colonial past. Phoebe’s work also foregrounds the critical issues of provenience, stewardship, and ethical research practice when working with historical anatomical specimens, contributing to ongoing discussions about responsible interpretation and the legacies of colonial medical history. Well done, Phoebe!