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Alumni and Friends Fund for the ACE photogrammetry team — introducing this year’s projectsAlumni and Friends Fund for the ACE photogrammetry team — introducing this year’s projects

Alumni and Friends Fund for the ACE photogrammetry team — introducing this year’s projects

Ardern Hulme-Beaman, Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow with the department, shares the progress of the ACE photogrammetry team and their plans for the future.

Posted on: 11 December 2019

Brownies Dig the Dirt on ArchaeologyBrownies Dig the Dirt on Archaeology

Brownies Dig the Dirt on Archaeology

Our Archaeology students welcomed a local Brownie group to learn all things Archaeology for the Science Jamboree with Merseyside Scouts.

Posted on: 4 December 2019

Gallery: Professor Keith Dobney travels inland to further explore Chinese archaeology and cultureGallery: Professor Keith Dobney travels inland to further explore Chinese archaeology and culture

Gallery: Professor Keith Dobney travels inland to further explore Chinese archaeology and culture

After several weeks in Shanghai, spent writing, lecturing and discussing labs and potential projects, I headed northeast and inland to Xi’an where I visited colleagues in the large Department of Archaeology, School of Cultural Heritage, Conservation and Restoration at Northwest University.

Posted on: 28 November 2019

Mapping Jersey’s forgotten military pastMapping Jersey’s forgotten military past

Mapping Jersey’s forgotten military past

Jersey is well known for its World War 2 military remains that are scattered across the island, relics of the Nazi occupation. Many are tourist attractions, and both local inhabitants and visitors are well aware of this aspect of Jersey’s heritage. Much less well known, however, is that Jersey’s contribution to the British war effort in World War 1 included not only sending men and women to join the armed forces, but also housing German prisoners of war.

Posted on: 18 November 2019

Gallery: Professor Keith Dobney invited to Institute of Archaeological Science at Fudan, ChinaGallery: Professor Keith Dobney invited to Institute of Archaeological Science at Fudan, China

Gallery: Professor Keith Dobney invited to Institute of Archaeological Science at Fudan, China

I’m here for the whole of November at the kind invitation of my good friend and colleague (Professor Yuan Jing) who is the Director of a newly established Institute of Archaeological Science at Fudan. I’ll be giving some public lectures, meeting students and staff, attending lab meetings, doing some guest teaching and discussing new facilities, research collaborations and links with ACE.

Posted on: 14 November 2019

Bio: Sydney Hunter, Fulbright Scholar at the University of LiverpoolBio: Sydney Hunter, Fulbright Scholar at the University of Liverpool

Bio: Sydney Hunter, Fulbright Scholar at the University of Liverpool

During the academic year 2019-20 we are very happy to welcome to the department Fulbright scholar Sydney Hunter, who is pursuing an MA in Archaeology. The prestigious Fulbright program allows the exchange of knowledge and cultural experiences between the United States and the other participating countries. It is a life-changing opportunity that helps build stronger career profiles, and provides students with new connections to other scholars in the field and access to different approaches to research.

Posted on: 12 November 2019

Achilles and Patroclus — more than friends?Achilles and Patroclus — more than friends?

Achilles and Patroclus — more than friends?

Charlotte Wylie (BA Classical Studies with Egyptology), Eleanor Fussell (BA Classical Studies) and Christian Shrier (BA Ancient History) ask whether there is more to the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus than meets the eye.\n

Posted on: 25 October 2019

SACE Digging Day at the Williamson TunnelsSACE Digging Day at the Williamson Tunnels

SACE Digging Day at the Williamson Tunnels

Following their trip to the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, Megan Clark discusses a successful day spent digging by the Society of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology.

Posted on: 17 October 2019

Before Egypt app launch — bringing the Garstang collection to lifeBefore Egypt app launch — bringing the Garstang collection to life

Before Egypt app launch — bringing the Garstang collection to life

Dr Ardern Hulme-Beaman and the ACE photogrammetry team introduce the Before Egypt app — a new augmented reality app from the University of Liverpool's Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology created to bring objects from the Garstang Museum's collection to life.

Posted on: 9 October 2019