2022 Ness of Brodgar excavation commended in Scottish Parliament
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament welcoming the successful completion of another excavation season at the Ness of Brodgar.
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Job opportunity – admin assistant at UHI Archaeology Institute
The UHI Archaeology Institute is looking for a permanent, full-time admin assistant.
Two new books from Mark Edmonds
News just in of two new books by our friend Mark Edmonds, Visiting Professor at the UHI Archaeology Institute and Research Coordinator at the Ness of Brodgar.
Orkney Archaeology Review 2022 now available
The new 2022 Orkney Archaeology Society annual review is now available.
Orkney Islands Council looking for new county archaeologist
If you are interested in Orkney’s incredible archaeology, then Orkney Islands Council has the job for you! The local authority is looking for a new county archaeologist to take over when Julie Gibson, who has been in the post for over two decades, retires later this year.
Funded PhD opportunity – exploring drystone construction in the Northern Isles
Our colleagues at the Institute for Northern Studies UHI have a fully funded PhD studentship available looking at the cultural significance of drystone construction in Shetland and Orkney.
Skara Brae Buddo launches new ‘Orcadian Collections’ feature
The first in a new series of UHI Archaeology Institute articles exploring some of the incredible artefacts that can be found in Orkney’s museums, archives and heritage centres is now available on Orkney.com.
ORCA post a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to get involved with our world-class archaeology
A job vacancy at the UHI Archaeology Institute is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the world-renowned archaeology of Orkney and northern Scotland.
Paying tribute to the late, great Caroline Wickham-Jones
Professor Jane Downes has paid tribute to Orkney-based archaeologist Caroline Wickham-Jones, who sadly passed away last week.
Job opportunity – project officer for Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF)
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is seeking an exceptional candidate for the post of ScARF project officer.
Council’s archaeology fund re-opens for Orkney project applications
Orkney Islands Council’s annual archaeological grant has re-opened for applications, with a deadline of November 30, 2021.
Orcadian academic recognised with archaeology professorship
Orcadian zooarchaeologist Ingrid Mainland has been awarded a professorship from the University of the Highlands and Islands in recognition of her research achievements, establishing archaeological science as part of the Archaeology Institute’s curriculum, and spearheading the growth of its masters programmes.
A ‘truly inspiring lecturer’ recognised in 2021 HISA Awards
Martin Carruthers, a lecturer at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute has been voted the Most Engaging Video Conference Lecturer in the 2021 HISA Awards.
Post-excavation funding will see work begin on Orkney Viking burials
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has agreed to fund post-excavation analysis on two Viking graves from the Orkney island of Papa Westray.
Partner sought for International Network for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland
A two-year project to develop a research framework for contemporary archaeology in Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic person to co-ordinate its activities.
Archaeology Review 2021 available to order
The new 2021 Orkney Archaeology Society annual review is now available to pre-order.
Coastal erosion at Skara Brae in the spotlight
Julie Gibson, Orkney’s county archaeologist and UHI Archaeology Institute lecturer, features on tonight’s BBC1 Scotland programme Disclosure: how you can stop climate change at 7.30pm.
Ness of Brodgar dig director among the speakers at 2021 Current Archaeology Live
Nick Card, of the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, is one of the speakers at this year’s Current Archaeology Live! conference and awards.