Another Archaeology Institute PhD student celebrates viva success
Jasmijn Sybenga, a student at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, has passed her PhD viva, with no corrections.
Category: Archaeology
Archaeology Institute projects highlighted in Orkney community heritage initiative
Projects run by the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute across Orkney are highlighted in a new initiative focusing on the value of community heritage in the islands.
‘A career in cremation’ — Institute director’s archaeology podcast interview
Professor Jane Downes, director of the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, shares her experiences with the A Career in Ruins podcast — including work on Bronze Age cremations and barrows, Easter Island and the Cook Islands.
Orkney’s first county archaeologist passes away
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Dr Raymond Lamb, Orkney’s first county archaeologist.
PhD student writes for Arts & Humanities blog
Neil Ackerman, one of our PhD students at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, is taking over the reins of the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities blog (sgsahblog.com).
Update on University of the Highlands & Islands archaeology projects
If you are a volunteer, professional archaeologists or community archaeologist who was planning to work with us on our projects this year then you should have received an email stating our position as far as the present Covid-19 situation is concerned.
Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology receives £10,000 National Lottery support for Orkney Energy Landscapes project
Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA) based at Orkney College has received a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Orkney Energy Landscapes Project.
New digital archaeology project to bring Uist sites to life
Lews Castle College UHI , University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have been awarded a grant of £271,000 from the Scottish Natural Heritage Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund to complete an exciting digital archaeology project, helping people to understand the archaeology of the Western Isles, Scotland.