The SPAAM Community is thrilled to announce our first-ever blog post competition!
We invite all members of the SPAAM community to submit an original blog post on a topic of their choice related to ancient DNA; whether it’s a reflection on your research, an exciting methodological advance, an ethical discussion, or a creative take on the field.
📝 What you need to know:
• Theme: Anything connected to ancient DNA
• Length: ~1000–2000 words
• Audience: The broader ancient DNA community and interested readers
• Deadline: 15th February 2026
• Submission: please send your piece to the SPAAM email spaam.community@gmail.com with the title “blog post submission”
🏆 The winner:
You will not only get a chance of having your post featured on the SPAAM website but also win a mystery book prize!
✨ Publication:
All submissions will be considered for publication after an editing and proofreading process.
This is a great opportunity to share your perspective, practice science communication, and engage with the community.
📢 We can’t wait to read your stories and insights. Let your creativity shine!
