Next week’s UHI Archaeology Institute seminar features Claire Nolan, from University College Cork, looking at Deep Time Perspectives: Prehistoric Archaeology as a Resource for Existential Wellbeing.
Following two decades of research, it is now generally accepted that engagement with cultural heritage can be supportive of wellbeing. While interaction with sites from a range of different periods can facilitate wellbeing, some studies indicate that engagement with prehistoric archaeology is especially conducive to a sense of stability, existential understanding and respite from the stresses of modern life.
Claire’s talk will discuss some of the different ways in which prehistoric archaeology has been found to promote wellbeing. She will outline how engagement with the deep age, distinct character and narratives of prehistoric remains can enable people to reflect on their sense of self, place, time and life circumstance in a unique way that ultimately contributes to existential wellbeing.
The talk, on Friday, May 29, at 4pm, can be joined online via Microsoft Teams or attended in person in the UHI Orkney restaurant.
