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University Archaeology Day @uniarchday.bsky.social · 2d

Also represented at #UAD University Archaeology 2025 will be @uclarchaeology.bsky.social! Visit our Linktree to book your FREE tickets for in-person attendance @britishacademy.bsky.social or to sign-up to livestream our panel events!

A group of happy archaeology students from UCL's Institute of Archaeology post in a trench in a grassy area. The text states that UCL Institute of Archaeology is one of the largest centres for archaeology, cultural heritage and museum studies in Britain, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. image advertises University Archaeology Day on the 27th October 2025 where UCL will be represented. The QR code links to a website where you can book free tickets for in-person attendance at the British Academy in London OR for virtual attendance of the livestream.

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UCL Archaeology South-East @archsoutheast.bsky.social · 4d

We’re excited to share that our Placement Year has been shortlisted for the 2025 Archaeological Achievement Awards in the Learning, Training and Skills category!

We’ll be crossing our fingers when the winners are announced on 28 November!

@uclarchaeology.bsky.social @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

Four students in high visibility vest smile for a group photo on an archaeological site. Text on the image says Archaeological Achievement Awards, Learning, Training and Skills.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 4d

DREAMing Big: @ucl.ac.uk #Archaeologists Shine at a Global Metallurgy Conference in China at the 11th International Conference Beginnings of the Use of Metals and Alloys (BUMA XI), held in Quanzhou, China, from 24–28 September 2025

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DREAMing Big: UCL Archaeologists Shine at a Global Metallurgy Conference in China

UCL archaeologists showcased the breadth of their research on the origins of metallurgy at a major international conference in China, highlighting both new discoveries and global collaborations.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 6d

David Wengrow to give the Tanner Lectures on Human Values for 2026 @utah.edu entitled 'The Elementary Forms of Human Freedom.'

More here:

📱 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

Image: @davidwengrow.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk Institute of Archaeology (Image credit: Tom Jamieson)

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David Wengrow to give the Tanner Lectures on Human Values for 2026

David Wengrow (UCL Institute of Archaeology) has been invited to give the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at the University of Utah in March 2026.

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Summer Rose Austin @summeraustin.bsky.social · 10d

Excited (and relieved!) to share that I have officially submitted my doctoral thesis: “Tut on Tour: 30 Years of Demand Creation through Blockbuster Exhibition” at @uclarchaeology.bsky.social

I’m grateful to my supervisors, colleagues, friends, and family for their unending support throughout!

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Dr Matt Pope @mattpope.bsky.social · 15d

We're at the wonderful @butserancientfarm.co.uk where we are lucky enough to be running Archaeotech for our new cohort of nearly 100 @uclarchaeology.bsky.social undergrads. These are the staff and student volunteers that make it happen. #ATech25

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Durotriges Dig @durotrigesdig.bsky.social · 29d

Revealing the walls of Beddingham #Roman villa East #Sussex in June 1989

#FieldArchaeologyUnit / @archsoutheast.bsky.social field school for @uclarchaeology.bsky.social directed by Dave Rudling

A glorious site lying in the shadow of the South Downs

#FunFunFunInTheSunSunSun #RomanSiteSaturday

The walls of a Roman villa being revealed by archaeologists in the middle of an arable field with wooden site huts in the background

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Sep 9

It's that #UAD25 time of year again!

We will be there on Monday 27th October - will you?

Free tickets here!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/university-a...

#ThinkDifferentlyThinkArchaeology

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Welwyn Archaeological Society @welwynarchsoc.bsky.social · Aug 16

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The triangular temple at Verulamium was excavated by Tessa Wheeler in the 1930s. A few weeks ago I helped Verulamium Museum staff outline the building. I then videoed it using my DJI Mini 4 Pro drone.

@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @uclarchaeology.bsky.social

Triangular temple

By Kris Lockyear. The triangular temple at Verulamium was excavated by Tessa Wheeler in the 1930s. A few weeks ago I helped Verulamium Museum staff outline the building in paint. I then videoed it u...

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to everyone joining us in September from the Director of the @ucl.ac.uk Institute of Archaeology Prof Kevin MacDonald!

For info on results day do check the links in the UCL post below!

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Aug 14

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today!
If you’re joining us this September, welcome to UCL. 💜

Got questions about Results Day, visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Three students laughing and walking together through an archway.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

BSc Archaeology

UBSARLSING18 F402 Archaeology BSc

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Includes 50 days of #fieldwork as part of the degree

Archaeology BSc

This programme provides training in archaeology focusing on the analysis of ancient materials and past environments, theoretical concepts and field techniques. You will learn how new scientific techni...

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

BA Classical Archaeology & Classical Civilisations

UBACLAACLC18 VQ48 Classical Archaeology & Classical Civilisation BA

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

You will study at least one classical language.

Includes 50 days of #fieldwork as part of the degree (including a Classical Study Tour)

Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation BA

Explore the history, art and material culture of the classical world. Examine the changing settlements, social structures and everyday practices of Greek and Roman civilisations, as well as the legaci...

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

BA Archaeology with a Year Abroad

UBAARLSABR18 F401 Archaeology with a Year Abroad BA

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Study Abroad Options: www.ucl.ac.uk/students/go-...

Includes 50 days of #fieldwork as part of the degree

Archaeology with a Year Abroad BA

This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to study abroad. In this programme some of the world's leading researchers introduce archaeological...

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

BA Archaeology with a Placement Year

UBAARLSPLA18 F403 Archaeology with a Placement Year BA

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Placement year with @archsoutheast.bsky.social

Includes 50 days of #fieldwork as part of the degree

Archaeology with a Placement Year BA

This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to work as a part of a professional team to excavate, survey, study, manage and conserve historic s...

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

BA Archaeology & Anthropology

UBAARLSING18 FL46 Archaeology & Anthropology BA

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Includes 50 days of #fieldwork as part of the degree

www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/...

Archaeology and Anthropology BA

Our Archaeology and Anthropology BA covers the history of humankind from the origins to present day. You will learn how human evolution, ancient cultures and history have impacted social, cultural, ec...

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

Degree information for each of our 5 degrees:

BA Archaeology

UBAARLSING18 F400 Archaeology BA

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Includes 50 days of #fieldwork as part of the degree

www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/...

Archaeology BA

In this programme some of the world's leading researchers introduce archaeological concepts, issues, and analytical techniques. Through your selection of optional modules, field projects and dissertat...

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to everyone getting their results today! 🎉

We have a limited number of places available in Clearing for highly qualified applicants

Want to discuss a degree in Archaeology and what it entails - do email Charlotte Frearson [email protected]

📲 www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective....

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Welwyn Archaeological Society @welwynarchsoc.bsky.social · Aug 9

One for #RomanSiteSaturday This is one of the towers on the town wall of Caerwent, in Wales. These polygonal towers survive to a good height but are not present on all the walls of the town. Photo: mine. #Roman #archaeology #Wales @uclarchaeology.bsky.social @theromansoc.bsky.social

The image shows a polygonal tower made of coursed stone. To the right there is the town wall which runs into the distance on the left. There is another tower, more severely ruined in the background. The ground slopes to the left. The clouds are a little bit threatening.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 8

This is a part-time (0.4FTE, 14.6 hours p/w) post on Grade 7, available from 1 Oct 2025 and is funded for 4 years until 30th Sept 2029.

The advert and further details of the post can be found below with a closing date of midnight on Thursday 21 August 2025.

bit.ly/4m6TAgl

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 8

We’re currently recruiting for a Research Fellow and Project Data Coordinator as part of the project:

“DREAM: Discovering the (R)Evolution of Eurasian Metallurgy: Social and Environmental Impact of the Bronze Age Steppes Metal-Driven Economy”.

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · Aug 3

Season 2 of #Bodiam100 at Bodiam Castle has officially begun! Yesterday was our induction day for our volunteers to get to know the site & we started digging today!
#OutInTheField #EastSussex #festivalofarchaeology 🏺🪏
@nationaltrust.org.uk
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@archsoutheast.bsky.social

A large group of people cheering in a field with gazebos and trees in the background

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Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.social · Aug 4

Find out more about what the practice of breaking everyday objects tells us about the lives of ordinary people in ancient Egypt. Come explore our display. www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-coll...

Text against a colourful background which reads, “Broken, Burnt, Buried. Ritual lives of objects in ancient Egypt. 22 July 2025 to 16 May 2026.”.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Jul 31

Opening hours
Tuesdays to Fridays 1-5pm and Saturdays 11am-5pm.

The museum will be closed on Tues 12th August.

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Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology

The Petrie Museum is home to one of the world's largest and most important collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology, telling the stories of people who lived in the Nile Valley in the past.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · Jul 31

The broken pots, figurines or amulets on display offer a rare glimpse into the lives and beliefs of ancient Egyptians. Through the deliberate act of damage these objects became powerful tools that ordinary people used to protect, to heal, and even communicate with the divine. 2/3

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