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Category: CVI-Africa

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CVI-Africa

CVI Africa reports published

Professor Jane Downes, the director of the UHI Archaeology Institute, is one of the authors of a series of reports published by the CVI Africa project this week.

By Sigurd TowrieFriday, June 24, 2022 (10:23am)Friday, February 20, 2026 (11:56am)
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Climate Change CVI-Africa

Online seminar to explore impact of climate change on culture and heritage

Climate change and its effect on culture and heritage is the subject of a CVI Africa online seminar next week.

By Sigurd TowrieFriday, September 3, 2021 (12:08pm)Friday, February 20, 2026 (11:58am)
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Climate Change CVI-Africa

Official launch for CVI Africa project

To mark Africa Day, a new international project focusing on the impact of climate change on African heritage sites officially launches today, May 25.

By Sigurd TowrieTuesday, May 25, 2021 (11:05am)Friday, February 20, 2026 (11:57am)
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Climate Change CVI-Africa Research

Orkney experience contributes to African climate-change project

The University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute is part of a new project focusing on the impact of climate change on African heritage sites.

By Sigurd TowrieWednesday, November 18, 2020 (9:00am)Friday, February 20, 2026 (11:55am)
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