Giving voice to witchcraft accused – Raggie’s article to feature in new book
An article on the Orkney witchcraft trials by Dr Ragnhild Ljosland features in a new book due out next March.
New dates for Skaill farm walk and talk in Rousay
After the scheduled walk and talk on the ongoing excavations at Skaill farm, Rousay, were hit by the weather, the dig team has set new dates.
Video: Join Orkney’s county archaeologist on a visit to Auskerry
Join Orkney’s county archaeologist Paul Sharman on a visit to some of the sites on the island of Auskerry.
Passion for archaeobotany leads Sara to York and a PhD research project
Congratulation to Sara Marinoni, another UHI Archaeology Institute graduate whose PhD research project is now under way.
Archaeology Institute hoodies now available from UHI shop
Archaeology Institute hoodies are among the new merchandise available from the UHI’s online shop.
In Conversation – the Ness of Brodgar
Professor Ingrid Mainland and Dr Antonia Thomas are among the specialists featuring in BBC Radio Orkney’s ‘In Conversation: The Ness of Brodgar’ programme.
Online talk on Earthbound Orkney project later this month
Following this summer’s exhibition and workshop there will be an online talk on the Earthbound Orkney project on Wednesday, October 30.
Research project looking at how energy transitions in the past can help with future decisions
The TRANSECTS project takes an interdisciplinary place and time-based approach, which allows learning from the experiences of different coastal communities during past energy transitions, to support and inform future decision-making
Antonia among authors of new book considering archaeology and plastics
Dr Antonia Thomas is one of the authors included in a new publication, The Routledge Handbook of Archaeology and Plastics.
Visiting with bones, time and place – Skaill Farm
A post from Skaill Farm artist in residence Anna Gardiner.
Applications invited for archaeology research degrees
The UHI Archaeology Institute is inviting applications for MRes and PhD research degrees.
Explore the sounds of past industry at free North Isles workshops
Explore the sounds of industrial spaces at free workshops in Shapinsay, Stronsay, North Ronaldsay and Sanday.
Sue’s bound for St Andrews in new year to start her PhD research
Another UHI alumni is bound for pastures new, with Sue Dyke starting a PhD at the University of St Andrews in January 2025.
Funding secured for Orkney environmental archaeology research centre
The UHI Archaeology Institute has secured £1.6 million funding to establish a world-class centre for environmental archaeology in Orkney.
Talking stone circles with Professor Colin Richards…
The UHI Archaeology Institute’s Professor Colin Richards talks to BBC Radio Orkney about his new book, ‘Stone Circles: A Field Guide’.
Increase in new students brings numbers back to pre-covid levels
Almost 25 per cent more students signed up for an undergraduate archaeology degree this year compared to last.
Sunset expedition to Orkney’s Knowes of Trotty barrow cemetery
An evening of glorious sunshine saw an impromptu institute expedition to the Knowes of Trotty.
Climate, crops and crisis – Professor Ingrid Mainland outlines ongoing research in Norway
Professor Ingrid Mainland talks to BBC Radio Orkney’s Cameron Stout on the Climate, Crops and Crisis research project under way in Norway.