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Jo McDonald is the Director of the Centre for Rock Art Research and Management at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where she has significantly contributed to the field of rock art studies for over 40 years. She held the Rio Tinto Chair in Rock Art Studies from 2012 to 2023 and has been involved in several prestigious research projects, including the ARC Future Fellowship, which focused on rock art and social environmental changes in the Great Deserts of Australia and the Great Basin in the USA. Jo has led numerous ARC linkage projects aimed at understanding the dynamics of the Dampier Archipelago and has collaborated closely with Aboriginal communities to manage and preserve their cultural heritage. Her current research interests include direct dating of rock engravings and the integration of indigenous knowledge in cultural heritage practices. Jo is also a prominent figure in academic publishing, serving on editorial boards, and she plays a vital role in shaping policies related to rock art conservation and management. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to archaeology and heritage management in both Australian and international contexts.
Centre for Rock Art Research+Management, UWA • Perth, Australia
Led the Centre for Rock Art Research and Management focusing on the preservation, management, and research of rock art in Australia.
Australian National University • Canberra, Australia
Conduct research on Indigenous archaeology and rock art.
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