Training in techniques of bioarchaeological study using the human remains from ancient cemeteries on the small Greek island of Astypalaia.  The earliest burials date from about 750 BC and the latest AD 100, so the cemeteries include burials from Late Geometric, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman contexts.  Our work centres on the very large children's cemetery which provides a unique opportunity for bioarchaeological research and training. 

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Join us for a journey through time and be part of our 50th anniversary finale!

Celebrate 50 years of archaeological discovery and innovation at the Archaeology South-East 50th Anniversary Conference!

This landmark event is open to anyone interested in the archaeology of the south-east and how ASE and its predecessors have played a key role in pushing forward understanding of our past in this region.

Since starting life in 1974 as the Sussex Archaeological Field Unit, ours is a story of evolution and growth, though still proudly part of the UCL Institute of Archaeology and committed to high standards in archaeological research and training.

The day will showcase our work, past and present, with insights into current research from both ASE staff and special guest external speakers.  We’ll also have an eye to the future and what the next 50 years might bring. 

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Intensive Course on Thin Section Petrography, Geochemistry and Scanning Electron Microscopy of Archaeological Ceramics.

This intensive in-person short course delivers a solid practical and theoretical introduction to the scientific analysis of pottery and other ceramics within archaeology via thin section petrography, geochemistry and scanning electron microscopy.

The 2025 Archaeological Micromorphology Short Intensive course will take place at the UCL Institute of Archaeology between 15-21 February 2025.

The next Archaeological Micromorphology Short Intensive course will take place at the UCL Institute of Archaeology between 15-21 February 2025. This 40-hour course is suitable both for beginners and more experienced micromorphologists. Several archaeological themes are covered by the organisers and examined through dedicated study of micromorphology slides from the Institute's reference collections. For more experienced micromorphologists, the course offers opportunities to dedicate more time to study these collections and also to organise consultations focussed on their research materials (thin sections may be brought to the course).

Fees only include participation in the course. Attendees must organise their own accommodation, meals.

Full timetable see the link below :-https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/study/intensive-short-courses/2025-archaeological-micromorphology-short-intensive-course-ucl

The 9th annual Islamic Archaeology Day, co-organised by SOAS and UCL, will be held at the UCL Institute of Archaeology on Saturday 1 February. The Day provides a snapshot of some of the latest and most exciting research being conducted in Islamic archaeology and features papers spanning the Islamic world from Spain to East Africa to Iraqi Kurdistan.

Registration covers a sandwich lunch, refreshments and a wine reception.

Organisers: Corisande Fenwick (UCL), Hugh Kennedy (SOAS), Veronica Occari (UCL), Ruth Pelling (UCL/ Historic England), Scott Redford (SOAS), Viva Sacco (UCL), Paul Wordsworth (UCL), Lisa Yeomans (UCL).

The Programme is available here