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Join the TRANSECTS team for three-day Flotta ‘walkshop’
Three days of events and activities surrounding the Flotta oil terminal from April 24-26.
Talking rock art with Antonia…
Dr Antonia Thomas features in a new Time Team video on prehistoric rock art, contrasting that found on Ilkley Moor with the Neolithic carvings in Orkney and the Ness of Brodgar.
More from the Shetland field trip…
The UHI Archaeology Institute field trip to Shetland ended on Friday after three days exploring the islands’ historical sites.
Exploring Shetland’s archaeological delights on students’ Easter field trip
A group from the UHI Archaeology Institute headed north to Shetland for this year’s annual student field trip.
New Carnegie grant aimed at Scottish masters students
The Carnegie Education Fund has launched a new postgraduate grant scheme to help students from low-income Scottish households undertake master’s programmes at Scottish universities.
Students’ artwork on display at Pier Arts Centre
The artwork of two of the MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology students is on show at the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney, until April 18.
TRANSECTS artist for north-east Scotland in place
Artist Kirsty Russell will work with the UHI Archaeology Institute team to explore marine energy transitions in Orkney as part of the ongoing TRANSECTS project in Aberdeen and Peterhead.
Undergrads focus on iron artefacts and ceramics from Skaill farm
Undergraduate students Milly Wilson and Yazzy Qaqundah have been analysing the ceramic and iron assemblages from the Skaill farm excavation, Rousay.
A reminder of this summer’s dig dates
Now that we’re back in British Summer Time (although a glance out the window would cast doubt on that) a reminder of the planned excavation work for the summer of 2026:
Events in Birsay to announce plans to commemorate toppled whalebone
On March 27/28, a walk and talks with the TRANSECTS team are part of events centred on plans to commemorate the Birsay whalebone.
Murder, mayhem and misdemeanour – Jen’s talk on the application of archaeology to the recently deceased
Forensic archaeology is the subject of an Orkney Archaeology Society talk by Dr Jen Miller on March 26, 2026.
Exploring Cladh Hallan with Professor Mike Parker Pearson
We’re staying in the Western Isles for Friday’s UHI Archaeology Institute research seminar, which will see Professor Mike Parker Pearson explore Life and Death in the Bronze Age: mummies, metalworking and much more at Cladh Hallan.
MRes student outlines Conan Stone research at public talk in Inverness
Postgraduate student Michael Zambon will give a talk on his research on the Conan Stone in Inverness tomorrow, Thursday, March 19.
TRANSECTS embedded artist opportunity in Humber area
The TRANSECTS project is seeking an embedded artist to explore marine energy transitions and coastal community resilience in the Humber region, with storylines workshops, walkshops and a mini-residency.
MA student exhibits in Edinburgh
Jackie Flanagan, a student on the MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology, recently participated in the ‘Holding Conversations’ exhibition in Edinburgh.
Lecturer at forefront of forensic archaeology guidance document update
UHI Archaeology Institute lecturer Dr Jen Miller is the co-editor of a new guidance document for forensic archaeology in the UK.
Publication success for AEONS facilities manager
UHI Archaeology Institute lecturer Dr Julia Cussans is one of the authors in a new monograph detailing the Romano-British villa and prehistoric settlement at Low Ham, Somerset.