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Eleanor le Jeune (James)

@eleanorlejeune.bsky.social
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Archaeologist with an interest in ceramics, Communications coordinator for Finds Research Group. QA Officer on the Science Collections Digitisation Project at Kew Gardens

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Eleanor le Jeune (James) @eleanorlejeune.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
The 2025 Finds Research Group meeting is approaching (15+16 Nov), It's going to be a day of discussions on Mudlarking and Finds. With a tour of "Secrets of the Thames, Mudlarking London's lost treasures" @londonmuseum.bsky.social Members and non-Members welcome! You can get tickets here:
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The Mudlark Experience: Researching finds from the river Thames
The Finds Research Group is holding their 2025 meeting at London Museum Docklands, around the "Secrets of the Thames" exhibition.
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Eleanor le Jeune (James) @eleanorlejeune.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Wonderful trip to Orkney this year, spectacular weather and I was able to help triage the Neolithic pottery from the Ness of Brodgar 🌞@nessofbrodgar.bsky.social
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Ness of Brodgar @nessofbrodgar.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Our six-week pottery triage project came to an end this afternoon. A big thank-you to all the volunteers who made their way back to Ness HQ to help out. #archaeology #NessOfBrodgar #Neolithic #pottery #ceramics #postexcavation
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Letting the dust settle – pottery triage project comes to an end
Our six-week pottery triage project came to an end this afternoon. A big thank-you to all the volunteers who made their way back to Ness HQ to help out.
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Julien le Jeune d'Allegeershecque @julienljda.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Abstract submissions for the inaugural CROPSNet conference are now open! If you're involved or interested in online PGT teaching & delivery and you have anything to share with the online PGT community, submit your abstract via the link below: imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
We're pleased to invite you to see Herbarium Cabinet by Tess & Alfred Newall, on display for London Craft Week 2025. Handcrafted in Sussex, the cabinet features handpainted botanicals using a decoupage technique inspired by Linnaeus' bedroom. Open until Friday, 16th May, 10am to 5pm!
Teaser of Herbarium CabinetTess and Alfred NewallInside the creative process of designing the cabinet
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Kew Gardens @rbgkew.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
An expedition is an opportunity to help transcribe a specific collection of digitised herbarium plants 🍂 Our latest one is on orchids 👉 volunteer.ala.org.au/project/inde... You'll need to make a free account to get started (takes just a minute!)
A herbarium specimen showing a dried plant from Kew's HerbariumA herbarium specimen showing a dried plant from Kew's Herbarium
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Eleanor le Jeune (James) @eleanorlejeune.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Another of the DigiVol expeditions I put together for the Kew Science Collections Digitisation Project is live! This one is Orchids, check it out and have a go at transcribing some of the Herbarium collection 🌿 volunteer.ala.org.au
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DIGIVOL | Home
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Julien le Jeune d'Allegeershecque @julienljda.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
The Collaborative Research for Online Postgraduate Studies Network is looking for speakers to present at our seminars! 💻 If you would like to present a 20-minute talk on a topic relevant to online PGT teaching & delivery, please let me know ☎️ #EduSky #OnlineEducation #UKHigherEd #PGT
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The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Happy holidays! Thinking of baking some #gingerbread this year?
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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 12/12/2024
Exploring wellbeing: experiences of museum professionals of colour 👥 In 2022 we conducted sector-wide research to identify the current state of wellbeing within the museum workforce. The research informed the launch of a campaign in 2023, including a variety of related initiatives and activities.
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Exploring wellbeing: experiences of museum professionals of colour - Museums Association
Insights and recommendations from our discovery discussion research sessions
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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
For #FindsFriday a link to the Finds Toolkit: Pottery 👇 www.archaeologists.net/toolkits/pot...
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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 21/11/2024
Snow day in the ancient past ❄️ There's something so magic about seeing this place change through the seasons...
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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 20/11/2024
Happy #GISDay 🗺️ On this most special of days, may all your data be clean, none of your software crash, and all your scale bars be accurate. 1/2
Map of a great house community in Chaco canyon, highlighting locations of habitation sites in relation to audible and visible area.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Brrr! With temperatures plunging, here's how we can help wildlife weather the cold. ❄️
This winter scene depicts a snowy garden transformed into a wildlife haven. A snow-laden tree with a nestbox and a Blue Tit perched nearby illustrates the importance of providing shelter. Hanging nearby is a suet feeder to provide an energy boost in cold conditions. On the right, a bare branch with bright red berries highlights how fruit-bearing shrubs and trees offer a natural winter feast. Below, a pile of logs and leaves, emphasises how leaving these natural elements provide essential cosy hiding spots for small mammals. To the left, a bird drinks from a shallow dish of water kept ice-free and topped up, ensuring a vital source of hydration. Finally, a blackbird is shown foraging on a patch cleared of snow, demonstrating how such efforts can help birds find food during harsh conditions.
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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 18/11/2024
Let this tragedy spur us to action, not mire us in defeat. There's still time to save the other 1,600+ endangered species in Europe -- and the 16,300+ worldwide. We must reduce our climate impact and preserve their habitats now, or announcements like this will only become more and more frequent.
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