Much of the Centre's activity is initiated by a series of interest groups. Faculty, curators and graduate students run these diverse groups covering specialist research interests from material culture and cultural heritage, faunal remains and digital media. Information and contacts for these groups are listed below. Participation is open and undergraduate students are encouraged to join in. 

The Archaeoinformatics Interest Group is dedicated to exploring the ways in which computers and information technologies contribute and shape the theory and practice of archaeology. We meet on a regular basis to discuss current research and to learn from each other. Anyone interested in joining the group can contact Peter Bikoulis (peter.bikoulis@utoronto.ca).

The Zooarchaeology Interest Group has convened biweekly (Fridays from 11am to 1pm in the Archaeology Centre Board Room, AP140) since September 2007.  We discuss new and old issues of zooarchaeological method and theory. We also host guest lecturers and provide a casual arena for our group members to present and receive input on their own research. Anyone who is interested in participating or attending these meetings can contact Lesley Howse (lesley.howse@utoronto.ca) or Dr. Genevieve Dewar (genevieve.dewar@utoronto.ca) for further information.

The Archaeology of Urbanism and Civilizations Interest Group is an informal forum in which to investigate various aspects of urbanism (and, by implication, political complexity), share results of research, discuss methodological and theoretical issues pertinent to archaeological investigations of urbanism, and engage in a broader discussion of what constitutes an archaeology of urbanism.  The group is noticeably interdepartmental in its composition, and as such, comparative in its scope and operation; in addition to fostering an appreciation for the breadth of the subject, this allows for the interchange of ideas from and across separate academic traditions which is essential in approaching this near universal, yet historically and culturally variable phenomenon. Any and all are welcome to participate! For more information, please contact Matthew Mosher (matthew.mosher@utoronto.ca).

The Cultural Heritage Interest Group of the University of Toronto's Archaeology Centre is dedicated to connecting and expanding scholarly and public discussions on the many issues surrounding the world's cultural heritage.  Issues such as the trade, collection and repatriation of artifacts, the political appropriation or destruction of cultural heritage, and the heritage concerns of indigenous peoples, descendant groups and others are central to archaeology and link the discipline to diverse publics, including policymakers, museum professionals, community members, developers, law enforcement officers, resource managers, academics, and other stakeholders.
Contact: Justin Jennings (justinj@rom.on.ca)
and Lena Mortensen (mortensen@utsc.utoronto.ca)

The Ceramics Interest Group is aimed at anyone working with, or interested in learning more about, ceramic artefacts, such as pottery, clay figurines or even architectural artefacts. Ceramics often form the most abundant traces of human activity in the archaeological record, as well as providing useful studies for ethnoarchaeological research, and experimental approaches, within current anthropology and archaeology. This interest group attracts a wide range of researchers, willing to share and explore the multidisciplinary techniques required to understand these complex facets of material culture. If you are interested in participating, please contact Stanley Klassen (stanley.klassen@utoronto.ca) for more details.

The Lithic and Technology Interest Group convenes regularly to discuss current methodologies and literature about lithic analysis and technology in informal meetings. In addition to our regular meetings, guest speakers are invited from outside of the University to lead discussions on their current research. We also host flint knapping sessions for members of all skill levels to practice knapping techniques. For further information please contact Danielle Macdonald
(danielle.macdonald@utoronto.ca).