Dr. Ewan Coopey

Biography

Ewan is a PhD candidate and casual academic in the Department of History and Archaeology. His research interests focus on Roman archaeology and history, particularly concerning the archaeological theory and communities of Roman provinces in southeastern Europe. He examines new materialist understandings of 'Roman military communities', investigating the dynamic relational assemblages of humans, objects, signs, and landscapes by applying an 'assemblage thinking' framework based on the writings of notable theorists. Ewan's current work addresses the tensions regarding affect and agency in new materialist archaeology, a point of criticism amongst scholars. Additionally, he is involved in critical studies of the ancient world, tackling themes such as de/postcolonial examinations and social histories. Ewan's practice integrates digital archaeology with an emphasis on open access methodologies, contributing to the development of culturally sensitive and theoretically informed practices in humanities research. He has experience as a practicing field archaeologist on both commercial and academic projects in Australia and Croatia and has a keen interest in public history and the engagement of history through digital platforms. In his teaching role, he has developed tutorial content and assessments across various courses in archaeology and ancient history, aiming to empower students to engage critically with archaeological theory.

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