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Prof David Wengrow @davidwengrow.bsky.social to speak at HowTheLightGetsIn Festival in Hay-on-Wye from 22–25 May 2026, where he will explore what’s really new about the “new” world order.
More info here: bit.ly/4syiFU9
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Post provides teaching cover for Prof David Wengrow for the period when he will be on leave as a Leverhulme Major Research Fellow. The postholder will act as Degree Coordinator & Tutor for the BA Arch & Anth.
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
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Image of a heavily reconstructed figurine of a bull Text reads: Day 10 of 200: Ceramic bull figurine. This was found sealed beneath altar stones in the courtyard of the sanctuary at Myrtou-Pigadhes. UCL 4288, on display in the Leventis Gallery. 🐂 Bull-shaped figurine or vessel, extensively restored. It is made from a hollow body, with original elements consisting of the right horn and some fragments from the head below; a cylindrical piece of applied clay that runs across the top of the head and projects out from it, reconstructed as a snake that extends fully down the back of the animal. Myrtou-Pigadhes (Cyprus / Western Asia) Context: Stratum VI, Sanctuary courtyard, found sealed beneath altar stones Context period: Late Cypriot II - Late Cypriot III Acquisition source: Joan du Plat Taylor #UCL200 #LocalAndGlobal #ThinkDifferentlyThinkArchaeology
Day 10 of 200: Ceramic 🐂 bull figurine. Found sealed beneath altar stones in the courtyard of the sanctuary at Myrtou-Pigadhes. UCL 4288, on display in the Leventis gallery
Late Cypriot II - Late Cypriot III
More over on Instagram…
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Image shows the outside and inside of a green first aid box. The text reads: Day 7 of 200: This is not the First Aid Kit you are looking for. Despite appearances this is no ordinary First Aid Box...curious?
Image of text reading: “Despite appearances this is no ordinary First Aid Box...Tucked away in the Buildings Officer’s (George’s) basement workshop, it held a never-ending supply of biscuits. Paired with a strong cup of tea and ten minutes spent putting the world to rights with George, it became a small ritual many of us will remember fondly.” Nominated by the HR co-ordinator Kelly Trifilo UCL IoA.
Day 7 of 200: This is not the First Aid Kit you are looking for. Despite appearances this is no ordinary First Aid Box...curious?
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A round plastic dish with a white card with 11 seeds on it. These seeds are described in the writing on the plate as being Roman spelt wheat seeds. The rest of the image has writing about the seeds in the image.
Day 3 of #UCL200 Roman Spelt Wheat seeds excavated at Verulamium (St Albans) in the 1930s on the excavations run by Mortimer and Tessa Verney Wheeler. 🌱
📸 UCL Institute of Archaeology
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Images shows a replica terracotta warrior standing in the reception of the UCL institute of archaeology. The border of the image is in purple, and the new UCL logo is on the bottom right of the image.
Day 2 of #UCL200 Images @ucl.ac.uk IoA @archsoutheast.bsky.social replica Terracotta Warrior, Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, Xi’an, China, gifted a to-scale, replica terracotta warrior to the Institute. It is a c.1.8m high exact facsimile and weighs about 160 kilos.
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🐘 Prehistoric tool made from elephant bone 🦴 is the oldest discovered in Europe
New paper from Simon Parfitt @ucl.ac.uk IoA & Scientific Associate @nhm.org & Silvia Bello
Merit Researcher at the NHM
Read more via the links:
📲 bit.ly/45JQp8r
📚 bit.ly/3ZqKAsG
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The @ucl.ac.uk -led CAAL project has reached an important agreement with Kazakhstan to establish a unified digital platform for the historical & cultural heritage of Central Asian countries.
Read more here:
📲 bit.ly/45h72I1
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An image of one of the UCL buildings in winter 2024. The pink neon sign reads 'Happy Holiday Season' Photo by Charlotte Frearson UCL IoA
We would like to wish all our @ucl.ac.uk Institute of Archaeology (IoA) & @archsoutheast.bsky.social Archaeology South-East (ASE) friends & colleagues, past & current staff & students, Season’s Greetings & all best wishes for 2026 🎉
🎁 bit.ly/UCLIoAASE25 2025 UCL IoA Newsletter!
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Elizabeth Baquedano @ucl.ac.uk Institute of Archaeology was invited to contribute to the new BBC series providing her significant expertise on The Aztecs.
More information and how to watch the show here:
📺 bit.ly/44n9koI
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Archaeological excavations of the deeply-buried 400, 000-year-old landsurface at Barnham. At Barnham, concentrations of intensely reddened and cracked flint heated to high temperatures indicate the locations of ancient campfires. Picture credits: Pathways to Ancient Britain Project and Jordan Mansfield
Archaeological excavations of the deeply-buried 400, 000-year-old landsurface at Barnham. At Barnham, concentrations of intensely reddened and cracked flint heated to high temperatures indicate the locations of ancient campfires. Picture credits: Pathways to Ancient Britain Project and Jordan Mansfield
Archaeological excavations of the deeply-buried 400, 000-year-old landsurface at Barnham. At Barnham, concentrations of intensely reddened and cracked flint heated to high temperatures indicate the locations of ancient campfires. Picture credits: Pathways to Ancient Britain Project and Jordan Mansfield
A collaborative archaeological team, including @ucl.ac.uk researchers, has found the earliest evidence of early humans intentionally making fire, nearly 350,000 years earlier than previously thought.
📲 bit.ly/4pS0Wq9
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The funding will support a major survey of what is already known about ‘what works’ to open museums up to audiences that are more representative of the UK population as a whole.
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Image of the text: Archaeology Awards Nominated 2026 Book of the Year Excavations in the Roman Legionary Fortress at Caerleon: The Priory Field Store Building 2007-2010
Image of Professor Andrew Gardner standing in front of a full book case in his office in the UCL IoA. He is holding a copy of another of his books 'Materialising the Roman Empire' edited with Prof Jeremy Tanner. Andy is smiling and has his hair tied back. He is wearing a black t-shirt under a black hooded sweater. Photo: Charlotte Frearson UCL IoA
Prof Andrew Gardner @ucl.ac.uk IoA nominated for Book of the Year, with Peter Guest @uclalumni.bsky.social
archaeology.co.uk/awards/book-...
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Now available to watch back anytime!
📹 bit.ly/48pISgN
Dr Renata Peters @ucl.ac.uk Lunch Hour Lecture
"The Cradle of Humanity: Protecting Tanzania's Human Artifacts"
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Live now over on YouTube!
@ucl.ac.uk Lunch Hour Lecture | The Cradle of Humanity: Protecting Tanzania's Human Artifacts
www.youtube.com/live/ODvAEv-...
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An addition to #FocusFriday #FuturesFriday highlighting the taught Postgraduate Degree:
📜 Palaeoanthropology & Palaeolithic Archaeology MSc
📲 bit.ly/IoAPAPA
Coordinated by @mattpope.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
🎥 filmed on 1st April 2025 at London Zoo.
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Image showing a large bone tool held in a human hand. Image also reads 'UCL Thank You! Asante! Sli.do Q&A' and contains a QR code.
Also on Tuesday 2nd Dec Dr Renata F Peters @ucl.ac.uk will give a Lunch Hour Lecture on:
"The Cradle of Humanity: Protecting Tanzania's Human Artifacts"
Free 🎫 for the online talk here bit.ly/48nVCmP
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Malaika stands in from of a stone wall and green fields on a very sunny day with blue skies. Photo Credit Malaika Standley Barrow
Image with writing that reads: I chose the Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology MSc at UCL because it allowed me to balance digging deeper into interests from my previous studies while also exploring new areas and skills. I found the flexibility of the PaPa course really helpful in doing this, alongside the amazing support from teaching staff throughout the year. I also really benefitted from the many opportunities to access teaching collections and engage with additional elements of the course such as external volunteering and the reading group. I am currently taking a gap year to do some volunteering and travelling but plan to look at working with museum collections or possibly undertaking a PhD after this. Malaika Standley Barrow MSc PAPA 2024-25
And finally we meet Malaika Standley Barrow @malaikasb.bsky.social for #FocusFriday
Malaika is also the recipient of the Irene Sala Prize for Lithic Studies - massive congrats!
💯 bit.ly/3Kuah7V
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PAPA MSc Degree Info bit.ly/IoAPAPA
Students in orange hi vis jackets stand in a trench in Suffolk. Bluish skies, and a green field beyond. Photo Credit - Lucy Sladen UCL IoA
Final Virtual Undergraduate Open Event of the Year on...
📅 Wed 26th Nov 6-8pm
📚 Zoom - ucl.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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"I am extremely honoured to receive this award for outstanding scholarship from the School of Advanced Research, in recognition of my work with David Graeber...
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Massive congrats to @ucl.ac.uk Prof David Wengrow @davidwengrow.bsky.social
More to follow throughout the day!
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Photo of the following text: When I committed to pursuing both forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology, I worried that I would struggle to find a program offering a truly well-rounded education in both disciplines. Discovering UCL was a dream come true, as I had found a program that encapsulated all of my passions and interests into one year.
Photo of the following text: From the moment I began exploring the curriculum, I knew it would challenge me intellectually while also providing the hands-on experience I had been seeking.
Photo of the following text: Over the last two months, I have already seen a massive improvement in my previous knowledge through the impeccable courses, access to lab spaces, and support from the professors. Their expertise and willingness to engage with students have created an environment where I feel constantly challenged and encouraged to grow.
Photo of the following text: My many moments of confusion and hesitation have gradually shifted into a genuine sense of competence as I continue to learn. As each day passes, I gain more confidence, developing stronger analytical skills and a deeper understanding of the discipline.
Want to find out more about the MSc & how to apply - click below!
📲 bit.ly/BAFAMSc
Email Lisa Daniel l.daniel@ucl.ac.uk for info & how to sign up for the Graduate Virtual Open Events on Thurs 27th Nov.
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Photo of the following text: I chose the MSc in Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology at UCL because I wanted to pursue a more nuanced and specialized approach than my undergraduate degree. In undergrad, I was a biological anthropology major with few opportunities to explore coursework outside of primatology or evolution.
Photo of the following text: For my master’s degree, the BAFA program piqued my interest because of the hands-on approach to the study of human remains and its dual subjects of bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology.
Photo of the following text: This first term has been simultaneously challenging and rewarding. This degree is fast-paced and the professors hold high expectations, but that is only because they truly believe each of us will succeed. I have enjoyed each practical session, in particular during one of our forensic anthropology classes in which we were tasked with stature estimation of an entire skeleton in a short period of time.
Photo of the following text: The time limit provided my classmates and I a chance for in-depth teamwork and a realistic delegation of tasks that may occur in the fi eld when dealing with human remains. I find that the combination of the lectures and practicals provide necessary deeper context with important ethical considerations for when we examine the skeletal material. With all the knowledge I have gained already, I know the BAFA program will provide me with the skills necessary for my future career.
Want to find out more about the MSc & how to apply - click below!
📲 bit.ly/BAFAMSc
Email Lisa Daniel l.daniel@ucl.ac.uk for info & how to sign up for the Graduate Virtual Open Events on Thurs 27th Nov.
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Photo of the following text: After graduating with a BSc in Biological Anthropology in 2007, my life took an unexpected turn, and I spent over 10 years working as an Epidemiologist. During that time, however, I found myself increasingly pulled back to my initial fascination with bioarchaeology and the stories skeletal remains can tell us about the past.
Photo of the following text: In 2023, I finally took the plunge and made a major career change. I joined the MSc in Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology at the Institute of Archaeology, UCL. I was attracted by not only by the excellent reputation of the IoA but also the exciting module options offered by the degree.
Photo of the following text: Returning to academia after such a long period away was daunting, but the continued support and encouragement I received from my professors gave me the confidence to continue my academic journey.
Photo of the following text: I took a gap year before tackling a PhD, during which I immersed myself in volunteering at the British Museum, collaborating on research projects with professors, and analysing some of the skeletal collections housed at the IoA. I started my PhD at the IoA in October, and I’m excited to see what this next chapter brings!"
Want to find out more about the MSc & how to apply - click below!
📲 bit.ly/BAFAMSc
Email Lisa Daniel l.daniel@ucl.ac.uk for info & how to sign up for the Graduate Virtual Open Events on Thurs 27th Nov.
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Student with purple gloves on holds an object from the Archaeological Collections from UCL Institute of Archaeology. The student is standing in the collections store. (C) Mat Wright
Student with blue gloves on looks at a tray of objects from the Archaeological Collections from UCL Institute of Archaeology. The student is standing in the collections store. (C) Mat Wright
🚨Today 2pm Virtual Open Event for Prospective Undergraduate Students! #OpenDay #UCLOpenDay
Not too late to register here - ucl.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Photos (C) Mat Wright
Fantastic thread on amazing research!
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Students wearing the same t-shirt for the Society of Archaeology Students, at Butser Ancient Farm during the 2019 ArchaeoTech. Behind them are some replica roundhouses and tents.
Students in hi vis jackets in a trench in Suffolk. They are holding archaeological digging tools. The sky is blue but cloudy.
Students, staff and dog in a trench in Greenwich Royal Park in 2023 excavating a World War 2 Bunker.
🎓Thinking about a degree in #Archaeology?
🏺Want to find out more about what #Archaeologists do?
📆Thursday 20th November 2-4pm on Zoom
📲 Registration Link - ucl.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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This could be you! #ThinkDifferentlyThinkArchaeology
In the next in our series of #fieldwork diaries, Solomon Whitehouse (recent undergraduate student @ucl.ac.uk Institute of Archaeology) shares his experience of fieldwork in Kyrgyzstan.
Fieldwork Diary: Solomon Whitehouse (Kyrgyzstan, 2025)
📲 bit.ly/47Z7gFP
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Dr Kris Lockyear in front of a screen showing archaeological surveys.
Dr Kris Lockyear in front of a screen showing archaeological surveying methods.
The 75th anniversary Sarsen stone in Gordon Square. Plants in the front and trees and the UCL IoA building in the background.
The 50th anniversary plaque of the IoA in grass and leaf debris in Gordon Square by the UCL IoA.
The @ucl.ac.uk Open Day is in full swing, and the brilliant Dr Kris Lockyear, @welwynarchsoc.bsky.social is giving our taster lecture…
If you’re here and fancy a scavenger hunt here are also two nods to the IoA in Gordon Square!
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Stuart and students stand on the foreshore mud and debris of the Thames under the millennium bridge with the Tate modern in the background above the Thames river. Photo by Lucy Sladen.
Stuart and students stand on the millennium bridge with St Paul’s Chathedral in the background above the Thames river. Photo by Lucy Sladen.
Stuart and students stand on the foreshore mud and debris of the Thames under the millennium bridge with the Tate modern in the background above the Thames river. Photo by Lucy Sladen.
A series of animal bones on the foreshore of the Thames ready for identification
Bonus #FieldworkFriday: this time with pics from Lucy Sladen joining @br00kes.bsky.social & 1st years on the #thames foreshore.
🦴 Final photo shows a collection of animal bones brought over to Lucy for identification - if you would rather not see animal bones do stop at the 3rd pic
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