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Category: Prehistoric Policies

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Art & Archaeology Prehistoric Policies Research

Institute research showcased at conference in Ireland

Associate Professor Antonia Thomas was a keynote speaker at an international, interdisciplinary conference in Cork, Ireland.

By Sigurd TowrieWednesday, May 13, 2026 (9:44am)Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (9:45am)
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A dramatic but not very accurate 19th century view of hunter-gatherers. (Frank Gilbert 1882)
Mesolithic Prehistoric Policies Research

‘Prehistoric Policies’ research project secures British Academy funding

A research project looking at how ideas of prehistory are used by policy makers has been awarded funding from the British Academy’s Knowledge Frontiers programme.

By Sigurd TowrieThursday, May 8, 2025 (8:05am)Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (9:46am)
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