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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
More and more Universities across the UK are following the University of Southampton's example by removing software that is not transparent about its AI use. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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York Uni students' fears over Turnitin essay-checker AI plan
Students are "scared" about proposals which could see their work used to train AI, their union says.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our PhD student Sam Ongaro’s new research reveals how prehistoric sea‑level rise reshaped the Northern Adriatic coast, transforming ancient landscapes and the communities who lived there. Read more: ecomagazine.com/news/coastal...
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Prehistoric Sea Level Rise Reshaped Northern Adriatic Coasts Over Millennia - environment coastal & offshore
A University of Southampton-led study published in Quaternary Science Reviews reconstructs how staggered sea level rises between 9,000 and 4,000 BC submerged vast plains across the Northern Adriatic, ...
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The British Science Festival and the Mayflower Studios brought together researchers and performers. Here’s a small glimpse of our own Alexandra Karamitrou and Shipwrecked - a creative debate of ideas and opinions about what AI should and shouldn’t do for humans.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The excavations are over for the summer but there is still plenty to do in order to turn excavation records into interim reports!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Gain specialist and transferable skills in maritime archaeology with the MSc at the University of Southampton. youtu.be/3IBuNpIkZRM
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MSc Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton
YouTube video by Humanities Southampton
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Meet Ella, an MSc Paleoanthropology student at the University of Southampton and discover what inspired her research journey!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Meet Dylan, an MSc Bioarchaeology student at the University of Southampton. In this video, Dylan talks about his experiences studying Bioarchaeology, what he’s enjoyed and what is next.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Congratulations to our students Anna Vekony and Sarah Abdelrahman for winning the of Archaeology’s Ross Thomas PGR Prize! Well done!! www.southampton.ac.uk/humanities/n...
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2026 Winners of Archaeology’s Ross Thomas PGR Prize
2026 Winners of Archaeology’s Ross Thomas PGR Prize
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Geophysical survey in Wiltshire. What could possibly go wrong??!!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The Council of the Royal Anthropological Institute (therai.org.uk/about/) has voted to award Anna Collar the Curl Lectureship for 2027, an honor given to early‑career scholars who show exceptional promise. Congratulations Anna!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
According to Armando Falcucci, Lecturer in Palaeolithic Archaeology at the University of Southampton, this rare evidence of early fire use and cave occupation sheds light on a crucial chapter of human evolution. edition.cnn.com/2026/06/29/s...
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Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society | CNN
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a cave used by pre-Neanderthal human-like creatures who lived as long as 400,000 years ago, making it one of only a handful of sites from the little-known peri...
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Out and about! Wyke Down, finishing off some the features that were half dug at the end of the student excavation.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
From Classroom to Coastline: Fieldwork That Sparked an Underwater Archaeology Career. www.southampton.ac.uk/study/subjec...
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Hands‑on learning launched my career beneath the waves | University of Southampton
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A striped rock dismissed as natural in 1928 has now been reclassified as the UK’s oldest cave art, with dating carried out by our very own Prof. Alistair Pike. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Striped rock dismissed as natural in 1928 reclassified as UK’s oldest cave art
Scientific dating proves streaks on walls of Bacon Hole, near the Mumbles in south Wales, is Palaeolithic rock art
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Ka‑Kin, Lecturer in Anthropology, joined a University delegation to Fudan University led by Vice‑President Andrew Atherton, while also delivering invited lectures on his long‑term ethnographic research in China at Zhejiang, Xiamen and Peking University,
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The MarEA Project has completed a successful 7‑day training program with our colleagues from the Saudi Heritage Commission, blending lectures, seminars, and hands‑on work in remote sensing, GIS, GNSS surveying, and heritage documentation.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Here is Will, excavating a dog skeleton! Week-2 of 1st years student's field work.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Which dig hat wins the day?
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We are still digging!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
As part of our research we are asked to provide expert advice to the Department of Culture, Media and Sports. The recommendations are then discussed at UNESCO by the Member States. @Charlotte Joy
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Have you ever seen an Early Neolithic, leaf shaped Arrowhead before? Here you go, fresh from the field..
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Archaeology fieldwork day-1 with our 1st year students!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Bioarchaeology & Trauma Analysis with Dr Simon Mays from Historic England.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Our visiting fellow Farès Moussa in on "In Our Time" discussing the history and archaeology of an ancient society from North Africa who flourished in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, The Garamantes
The ancient civilisation which thrived in the Sahara Desert over 2,000 years ago.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This week, students on our Maritime Museums and Heritage Management Department of Archaeology UoS module visited Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the Mary Rose Museum as part of their experiential learning programme.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
New from the press by our very own Kris Strutt and Anna Collar: Archaeologies of the Roman Mediterranean: Papers Presented in Honour of Professor Simon Keay www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress...
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Archaeopress
Archaeopress Publications
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
A fantastic opportunity for early career researchers to develop interdisciplinary research and gain international experience. 📄 More information and application details: ncph.org/wp-content/u...
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Happy Easter!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🚨 New job alert! We are recruiting a Research Fellow in Landscape Archaeology (Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East) at the University of Southampton. Details and application: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQU914/r...
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Research Fellow in Landscape Archaeology (Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East) at University of Southampton
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Research Fellow in Landscape Archaeology (Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Testing our new Electromagnetic Conductivity meter!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Diving and training for ARCH2042- Introduction to Scientific Diving. Department of Archaeology - 2nd year module. Video by Cal T. Pols.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Digital Humanities workshop focused on laser scanning and 3D printing, giving our 3rd‑year students hands‑on experience with photogrammetry and data visualization in archaeology. Brilliant engagement and fantastic results all around!
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We are delighted to acknowledge the outstanding work accomplished by our colleague, Charlotte Joy! The inventory of Living Heritage in the UK is launched today: lnkd.in/eSYsKSCT
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
A permanent job here at Southampton in Palaeolithic Archaeology and/or Palaeoanthropology Please share widely! jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Lecturer A
The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. Committed to excellence in all we do, we are growing and investing i...
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
It's #hillfortswednesday so have some photos of the wonderful Old Sarum.
Fluxgate gradiometer survey in the outer bailey of Old Sarum, 2015.The medieval cathedral in the outer bailey at Old Sarum.The imposing earthworks of Old Sarum viewed from the fields to the south.The northern approach to Old Sarum.
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Getting lots of tips on how to reach out to people here 🏺
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Professor Josh Pollard giving a talk to Cotswold Archaeology about Avebury.
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Mick Aston Annual Lecture 2024: "Avebury: Rethinking a Henge and its Landscape"
YouTube video by Cotswold Archaeology
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
We've finally moved over to Bluesky from the other place. Follow us to find out more about Archaeology at Southampton, our staff, students and research.
Students laser scanning a wine vault in the historic town of Southampton.Geophysical survey under way near the Bargate, Southampton.Student field trip to Avebury, Wiltshire.Year 1 student excavation of a malt house on Avenue Campus
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Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton @archsoton50.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
We've finally moved over to Bluesky from the other place. Follow us to find out more about Archaeology at Southampton, our staff, students and research.
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