Vicus

Vicus is a luminescence dating laboratory based in Yuggera Ugarapul Country, Brisbane, Australia We are based in Yuggera Ugarapul Country, Brisbane, Australia.

Vicus is a service-focused luminescence dating laboratory driven by curiosity and innovation. Our mission is to make powerful, innovative scientific dating more accessible to everyone. We are experts in single grain and rock surface luminescence dating, equipped with the latest technology and a purpose-built laboratory.

30/08/2026

🌏From the Landscape to the Lab | Blue Mountains, Australia

Landscapes are at the centre of so much of what we do, from understanding their histories to appreciating them as they are today.

This time, the Vicus bottle is surrounded by the vibrant forests of the Blue Mountains 🌄

25/08/2026

Size Matters 📏

Artefacts need to be large enough for preparation and dating to be possible. In general, larger artefacts are better. The smallest that an artefact can be and still allow sample preparation are at least:
• 40 mm long
• 30 mm wide
• 20 mm thick

This is a minimum size. Larger clasts are preferred.

17/08/2026

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. The week serves to inspire curiosity, promote learning and highlight the critical role of STEM in shaping Australia’s future.

🔬 We’re proud to be part of a scientific community advancing research, discovery and real‑world outcomes.

11/08/2026

Quartz

A silica mineral with the formula SiO₂. The second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust, behind feldspar forming a significant portion of many igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

💡Discover more in our Learning Hub: vicus.net.au/learning-hub

03/08/2026

“We work in the dark, so you don't have to.”

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26/07/2026

At Vicus, we analyse sediment samples from a range of depositional environments and archaeological contexts. These include rock shelter, slope, river, coastal, dune, lake and glacial deposits.

Measurement and analysis can be conducted at the multi-grain aliquot or single-grain level. High-resolution, single-grain luminescence ages can be generated for Australian sites in eight weeks. International samples may take longer.

Discover how Vicus is delivering trusted and timely luminescence dating at vicus.net.au today!

20/07/2026

Top 4 Rock Types

Choosing the right lithology is critical. Some rocks have a brighter, more stable luminescence signal than others and the right choice starts in the field. Not all rocks are created equal - these are the top 4 rock types for luminescence dating ✨

14/07/2026

🗺️ Vicus Lab Tour

Stop 1 - Sample Preparation Room

Our sample preparation room has all of the necessary equipment to extract quartz and feldspar grains from samples.

10/07/2026

Luminescence age

Time since the last exposure of a sample to light or high heat. Calculated by dividing De (Gy) by Dr (Gy/ka). Expressed in a (annum), ka (kiloannum), or Ma (mega annum). Datum is the date of sample collection, not yr B.P. (used only for radiocarbon dating).

💡Discover more in our Learning Hub: vicus.net.au/learning-hub

05/07/2026

“We are dedicated to advancing the fields of archaeology, heritage management, and environmental science by making luminescence dating more accessible.”

Address

7/1311 Ipswich Road
Brisbane, QLD
4106

Website

http://vicus.net.au/

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