University Archaeology Day

The logos of a range of universities offering archaeology and archaeology-adjacent degrees who couldnt't be there at University Archaeology Day in person this year. These include: Aberdeen, Bangor, Queens Belfast, Birmingham, Chester, Cranfield, University of East Anglia, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kent, King's College London, Lincoln Bishop University, Liverpool, Newcastle, Royal Holloway, St Andrews, Swansea, Trinity Saint David, Truro and Penwith, Warwick and Winchester.

A final, slightly belated thanks to everyone who came along to #UAD25 or joined in online! If you haven't already, please give us your feedback on the day using the link in your email inbox! And remember, not everyone could make it - check out these institutions also offering archaeology programmes!

Image shows a lino-cut artistic impression of a brewery, printed in four different colours (pink, blue, green and yellow) in a pop-art style square, with the logo of Clarkshaws Brewery. This advertises the participation of one of the co-founders, an archaeology graduate, on the careers panel at University Archaeology Day 2025 on Monday 27th October at the British Academy in London. The QR code leads to a website with further information about the event.

Last but not least, we're very grateful to one of the co-founders of @clarkshaw. makers of excellent socially-conscious vegan beer for joining the #UAD25 careers panel 1-2pm. Did you know you could jump from an archaeology degree into all kinds of things?! Well you certainly will after tomorrow!

Image shows the inside of a museum with people admiring displays about Roman architecture. Image promotes the presence of the Museum of London Archaeology at University Archaeology Day on Monday 27th October 2025 at the British Academy in London. QR code links to a website with further information about the free event.

A big hand also for the Museum of London Archaeology team, who will also be on the careers panel, 1-2pm. Remember, if you can't make it in person, you can register to join the livestream here: linktr.ee/University_A...!

Image shows a group of archaeologists in hi vis standing in a field under cloudy skies, thre's a drone in the foreground and one archaeologist is handling a data or power cable while the other are discussing strategy. The image advertises the present of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists at University Archaeology Day on Monday 27th October 2025 at the British Academy in London. The QR code links to a website with further information about the day.

Also contributing to our careers panel are CiFA If you're thinking about a career in commercial archaeology, go and chat to them at their stall all day, where you can also chat to @cifa-ec.bsky.social, and see them in action on the panel 1-2pm at #UAD25 @britishacademy.bsky.social.

Image shows a blonde woman in a hard hat and high vis standing on scaffolding working on some historic woodwork in what is clearly an old building. Image advertises Historic England's present at University Archaeology Day on Monday 27th October at the British Academy in London. The QR code leads to a website with further information about the event

NEARLY TIME!!! It only remains to highlight the other exhibitors at #UAD, the professional bodies and employers contributing to our careers panel 1-2pm! First up, the lovely folk from @historicengland!

image shows a screengrab from the Ticketsource website, with the words '7 tickets left' highlighted under the listing for University Archaeology Day at the British Academy in London on 27th October. The QR code at the top leads to a website where tickets can be reserved or you can register for the livestream of the panel sessions.

But that's not all - we also have several non-university institutions joining us, so look out for tomorrow's final post and ACT NOW - there are only 7 tickets left for in-person attendance!! Remember though, you can livestream panel sessions by registering here: linktr.ee/University_A...

Image shows a collection of fragments of archaeological ceramics, including some sculpted faces/masks in red clay and some circular shaped objects with black glaze. The image promotes the university of Sheffield's presence at University Archaeology Day at the British Academy in London on Monday 27th October. The QR code links to a website with further information.

And last but certainly not least of the university departments - we will also have @sheffielduni.bsky.social coming along to #UAD25, and they'll also be on our 'Who does the past belong to' panel session at 3pm!

Image shows a range of archaeological/anthropological items including curated pebbles, polished flint axes, woven pouches and jewellery, displayed in a glass case (probably from the Pitt Rivers museum!). The image advertises the presence of representatives from the university of Oxford at University Archaeology Day on Monday 27th October at the British Academy in London. The QR code links to a website with further information.

And you may have heard of @ox.ac.uk? Yup, they will also be at #UAD25! Drop by for a chat with them @britishacademy.bsky.social on Monday!

Image shows a woman in a blue shirt with pulled-back dark hair and earrings in a lab setting studying archaeological samples. Image advertises the presence of the University of Reading at University Archaeology Day on Monday 27th October at the British Academy in London. The QR code links to a website with further information.

Yup, it's a big drop today because we really want to shout about all the great departments that will be represented at #UAD25 - including our friends from @uniofreading.bsky.social! Catch them in action in the final panel of the day at 3pm - Who does the past belong to?

Image shows a man in t-shirt and jeans wearing an apron and safety goggles doing experimental archaeology byhammering red hot metal on a small anvil balanced on top of a log. The forging is happening in an outside space with traditional-style wood structures behind. The image advertises University of Exeter's presence at Universiyt Archaeology Day on the27th October. The QR code links a website with more information about the event.

Next up, @uoearchhist.bsky.social from the University of Exeter! If you're thinking about studying archaeology at Exeter do drop by and ask all your questions - they'll also be represented in the first of our panel sessions on excavation at 11am!

Image shows a red rock in a desert under blue skies with a large crack through and inscribed writing in an ancient classical language (I'm sure I should know which, but I don't!). There are some engraved images at the top of figures in ancient dress interacting, possibly making offerings to a king or equivalent. The image advertises the presence of the University of Manchester at University Archaeology Day on 27th October. The QR code links to a website with more information about the event.

And we're STILL not done ... Also available to chat to at #UAD25 on Monday will be the University of Manchester! Just TWO days to go and only a handful of tickets left - though remember, you can also livestream the panel events from the comfort of your own home!!

So very excited to be a panellist at #UAD25 @uclarchaeology.bsky.social! Come ask me anything (and entertain my kids who will be on their own half term adventure) 🏺

Image shows a table listing the panel sessions and likely participants (subject to change!) that will feature throughout University Archaeology Day. The first panel at 11am is 'into the field, excavation and fieldwork' with representatives from Exeter, Bradford, Birkbeck, Cambridge and Bournemouth. The second panel at 12pm is 'beyond the field, specialist analysis and interpreation, in the lab with bones, plant remains, objects and everything else', with representatives from Nottingham, Leicester, York, Edinburgh and Southampton. At 1pm there is a careers session featuring representatives from the Council for British Archaeology, the Museom of London, the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, Historic England and more (to be confirmed). Session 4 at 2pm is 'what use is archaeology anyway? Archaeology and global 21st century challenges', with reps from Bristol, Durham, Canterbury, UCL and the University of the Highlands and Islands; the final session at 3pm is 'who does the past belong to? Archaeology and heritage', including the universities of Manchester, Reading, Sheffield, Cardiff/Caerdydd and Central Lancashire.

Finally, the moment you've all been waiting for - our panel sessions for University Archaeology Day #UAD25! Our expert panels will be answering questions from YOU in the audience @britishacademy.bsky.social or at home - come along to ask everything you've ever wanted to ask about archaeology!

Image shows a female Southampton University student with long blonde hair measuring a cast of a hominin skull (I think it's Australopithecus afarensis but it's hard to tell from this angle). She is also consulting her laptop. The image advertises university archaeology day 25, at the British Academy in London on Monday 27th October. The QR code links to a website with further information on the event.

Or maybe you fancy studying in the archaeology department @unisouthampton.bsky.social? Well guess what, they'll ALSO be at @britishacademy.bsky.social on Monday 27th September! Do we spoil you or what?!

Image shows an archaeological conservator, a woman in a white coat with long blonde hair tied back in a pony tail and wearing blue plastic gloves working on the eye of an Egyptian sarcophagus with a paintbrush. Image advertises University Archaeology Day on the 27th October at the british Academy in London. QR code links to a website with further information.

Thinking about studying archaeology @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social? Excellent choice! Come and chat to them at University Archaeology Day #UAD25 @britishacademy.bsky.social on Monday 27th October - final few tickets for in-person attendance going fast, or register to livestream the panel sessions!

We’re going - are you? Come and find out more about #archaeology and why it’s one of the best subjects ever @uniarchday.bsky.social in London on Oct 27th. 🧪🏺🔬🦴

Image shows two archaeology students from York University doing experimental archaeology, recreating technology in a woodland setting with some recreated archaeological huts in the background. The image advertises York's presence at University Archaeology Day on Monday 27th October at the British Academy in London - the QR code links to a website with further information.

Next up - our lovely friends from York! Come and chat to them on Monday 27th @britishacademy.bsky.social at #UAD25! linktr.ee/University_A...

image shows an archaeologist recording a sherd of ancient pottery in a lab at University of Bradford, advertising University Archaeology Day on Monday 27th October at the British Academy in London - the QR code links to a website with further information about the day.

The first of today's two spotlighted departments - University of Bradford! Come along and chat to them at #UAD25 on Monday 27th October @britishacademy.bsky.social - all info here: linktr.ee/University_A...

Image shows an archaeological excavation on a narrow spit of green land between two very blue bodies of water under a blue sky. The image advertises university archaeology day on 27th October 2025 at the British Academy in London. The QR code links to a website with further information and details of how to book.

And with possibly the most picturesque excavation pictures you'll ever see, @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social will also be at #UAD25 to chat to!

Image shows Bristol university student archaeologists excavating in thick undergrowth. Image advertises university archaeology day on the 27th October. The QR code links to a website with further information.

We have so many department represented at #UAD25 on Monday 27thg October @britishacademy.bsky.social we're going to have to speed up posting to get through them all ...! Next up: welcome to @bristoluni.bsky.social!

Image shows a young man in a checked shirt looking into a microscope and typing on his computer in a lab space. The image advertises the presence of the University of Nottingham at University Archaeology Day on the 27th October. The QR code in the top right links a website where free tickets can be booked for the event.

Also present next week will be our colleagues from @uonclassarch.bsky.social at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social! Snap up some of the last few tickets for in-person attendance or register for the livestream of the panel events here: linktr.ee/University_A...

Logos of all the universities that will be represented at University Archaeology Day - departments from Birkbeck, Bournemouth, Bradford, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury Christ Church, Cardiff, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Leicester, Manchester, Nottingham, Oxford, Reading, Southampton, Central Lancashire, UCL, University of the Highlands and Islands, York, CiFA, CBA, Historic England, University Archaeology UK. QR code links to a website where you can reserve free tickets for in-person attendance at the event, at the British Academy on 27th October 2025, or where you can register to attend the livestream of the panel sessions.

One week to go!! Still a few in-person spaces available at University Archaeology Day #UAD25, or sign up for the online livestream of the panel sessions: linktr.ee/University_A...
Looking forward to welcoming you, and all these departments, to @britishacademy.bsky.social on Monday 27th October 11am!

This is Archaeology - Early Career Showcase 2025: Voices from the future of Archaeology With Early Careers Panel

If you're interested in studying archaeology at university and perhaps going on to a career in the field, then as well as attending #UAD25 you should also check out @archaeologyuk.bsky.social's upcoming early career showcase 'this is archaeology'
www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...

The mosaic of images show, from top and going clockwise, a hand holding a fragment of a skull bone with a circular hole through it, with a blurry archaeological site and blue sky behind; a large field with archaeological excavation trenches in it; the same field and trenches with students excavating; a shot pointing down at a hand holding a find, possibly a small coin; a student standing in a field with surveying equipment discussing data with a colleague under blue skies. The images promote Canterbury Christchurch University's attendance at University Archaeology Day on the 27th October 2025; the QR code shown links to a website with further information about the event.

Also attending University Archaeology Day #UAD25 - the lovely folks from Canterbury Christchurch. They're not on Bluesky but they WILL be at the @britishacademy.bsky.social on 27/10/25 - further information: linktr.ee/University_A...

image shows the opening of the Kathleen Kenyon archaoelogy building at the University of Leicester, advertising their presence at University Archaeology Day at the British Academy in London on the 27th October 2025. The QR code links to a website with further information about the day and how to book FREE tickets

Also represented at University Archaeology Day #UAD25, @archanchistleic.bsky.social Still a few tickets left for in-person attendance at - very soon we'll be able to post details of the panel sessions ... Register to attend in-person OR to livestream the panel events here: linktr.ee/University_A...

Great news - if you signed up to the waiting list for University Archaeology Day #UAD25 you should already have been emailed, we've been able to increase the capacity for the event so go ahead and book ASAP!

The rest of you - tickets are going like hot cakes, get in FAST!
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Image shows Dr Louise O'Brien, an Egyptologist at the University of Liverpool, sitting in front of a lot of academic books, to advertise the Classical Association's podcast featuring Experts in Residence. The topmost QR code links to the podcast, the lower one to more information on University Archaeology Day on 27/10/25 at the British Library.

Thinking about Rome again?! Also check out our lovely friends over at the Classical Association classicalassociation.org (they don't seem to be on Bluesky!) for more resources and events on all things Roman, Greek and Egyptian!

Image shows University of Cambridge archaeology students kneeling on the side of an excavation trench looking happy. The text reads ! at Cambridge, we bring together an extraordinary community of people committed to transforming our understanding of the past through world-leading research and teaching. We offer one undergraduate degree, 8 MPhil courses and 2 PhD Programmes. The QR code links to further information on University Archaeology Day where you can speak to representatives of this and many other departments.

Also present at University Archaeology Day 2025 #UAD25 will be the Department of Archaeology from @cam.ac.uk! Come along to chat to them and representatives from >20 other archaeology departments on 27/10/25 at the British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social

www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/10-...

Image shows a group of University of Lancashire students excavating a Medieval site at Lowther Castle, Cumbra. The image promotes UCLan's attendance at University Archaeology Day on 27th October at the British Academy in London; the QR code links to a website where free tickets can be booked for the in-person event or for the virtual live-stream of the panel sessions.

Also attending #UAD25 University Archaeology Day at the British Academy in London 27/10/25, the archaeologists of @unilancashire.bsky.social!

We will be at #UAD25 on Monday 27 October, so do come along to find out about what it's like to study archaeology at university!

🎟️ Free tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/10-...

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