More than dinosaur food: what plant fossils can tell us

Join Dr Susannah Lydon as she explores what plant fossils can tell us about evolution, ecosystems and climate change over deep time.

Tags: archaeology, dinosaur fossils, dinosaurs, fossils

Management of the Museum of Archaeology

On Wednesday 1 January 2020, management of the University’s Museum of Archaeology will move from Lakeside […]

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Tags: archaeology, Lakeside Arts, Museum, museum of archaeology, University of Nottingham Libraries

Maurice Barley Memorial Lecture 2019

Nathalie will be discussing the award-winning historic building project at Knole, an iconic medieval and early modern residence.

Tags: archaeology, building, Department of classics, historic buildings, Maurice Barley

Towards an archaeology of cheese

Join us for the Inaugural lecture by Professor Mark Pearce.

Tags: archaeology, Cheese, Prehistoric Italy, Professor Mark Pearce

The Enigma of Late Hellenistic and Roman Crete: Unanswered Questions

The first Colloquium on Roman Crete Conference will focus on the theme, “The Enigma of Late Hellenistic and Roman Crete: Unanswered Questions”.

Tags: archaeology, classics, conference, history, roman, roman archaeology

Nottinghamshire Local History and Archaeology Day

Now in its third year, this hugely successful regional festival will be displaying the wide and varied work taking place throughout Nottinghamshire by local history and archaeology societies, archaeological units, museums and other regional archaeological organisations. This big event will include displays, activities, handling of original material and talks. The day is suitable for everyone including those with a general interest, people taking part in historical and archaeological work and those wanting to get involved.

Tags: archaeology, children, community, family, history, local, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Nottinghamshire Local History and Archaeology Day

Extinctions, invasions and re-wildings

This event, hosted by Kate Humble, seeks to foster discussion and collaboration between those with different perspectives with the aim of mapping out future directions.

Tags: archaeology, biodiversity, Department of Archaeology, ecology, Naomi Sykes

Nottinghamshire Local History and Archaeology Day

Following on from the hugely successful event last year and by popular demand the University Museum will be displaying the wide and varied work taking place throughout Nottinghamshire by local history and archaeology societies, archaeological units, museums and other regional archaeological organisations. This event will include displays, handling of original material and talks.

Tags: archaeology, community, family, hisotry, local, Museum, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Nottinghamshire

Department of Archaeology careers event

This event will bring together our current students and a range of alumni who work in various sectors to share their experience following graduation. This will be also an opportunity to showcase the opportunities available in the graduate careers market.

Tags: alumni, archaeology, Campaign and Alumni Relations Office, careers, Careers and Employability Service, Department of Archaeology

Unexpected find sheds new light on historic town

An unexpected find by archaeologists from the University could revolutionise our understanding of
a historic cathedral town.

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Tags: archaeology, Dr Chris King, Dr Naomi Sykes, Southwell, Southwell Community Archaeology Group, Southwell Workhouse, Zooarchaeology