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Sarah Kerr

@sarahkerr.bsky.social
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Lecturer in Archaeology & Radical Humanities at UCC, Ireland. Reviews Editor Medieval Archaeology @socmedarch.bsky.social Former MSCActions Fellow at Aarhus University. Feminist, mother, she/her.

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What was life like in an Irish medieval castle? Castle living was neither as romantic or as grotesque as often portrayed, but deeply connected to the local landscape, economy, society and culture, writes @sarahkerr.bsky.social @ucc.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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What was life like in an Irish medieval castle?
Castle living was neither as romantic or as grotesque as often portrayed, but deeply connected to the local landscape, society and culture
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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 06/03/2026
"An interesting and energising read for those doing any archaeological research because it stimulates connections and engenders alignment throughout our diverse discipline which, it seems, may be a crucial stepping stone to achieving the future of archaeology" 2/2 ✍️ @sarahkerr.bsky.social
Citation of the book reviewed and name of the reviewer (Sarah Kerr).
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Here is my piece about the fire in Glasgow’s Central Station and why the loss of built heirtage is felt so deeply in the city and elsewhere
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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 23/02/2026
Check out the responses 👇 2/2 Christian Isendahl ➡️ doi.org/10.15184/aqy... @sarahkerr.bsky.social ➡️ doi.org/10.15184/aqy... & the authors' final response: doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
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Four challenges for usable/applied archaeologies
Here, we respond to the useful comments from Kerr and Isendahl by clarifying four core elements of our argument. We frame these as four challenges for the future of usable archaeologies and hope they prove helpful in refining how archaeology might contribute meaningfully to contemporary global issues.
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This is a great reflective discussion on #archaeology that also is proactive. Delighted to have been able to join the conversation on this! @ucc.ie @radhumslab.bsky.social
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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Antiquity Vol. 100, No. 409 (2026) www.cambridge.org/core/journal... @antiquity.ac.uk @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org @sarahkerr.bsky.social @radhumslab.bsky.social @royvanbeek.bsky.social @mpdavies.bsky.social @waltros.bsky.social
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Great to see our debates on the future of #archaeology (and #humanities) and the extent of our role within policy and actionable science published by @antiquity.ac.uk this week. @radhumslab.bsky.social @ucc.ie
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Local and community action with global scope: a response to Davies & Lunn-Rockliffe | Antiquity | Cambridge Core
Local and community action with global scope: a response to Davies & Lunn-Rockliffe - Volume 100 Issue 409
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Great few days in York for (my first ever) @tag2025york.bsky.social talking about #heritage and #climateaction. Topics never far from reality… #flooding #climatecrisis @ucc.ie
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
It's the first week of teaching after a frustrating and upsetting #EAA2025. But, silence is still complicity, archaeology remains political and our jobs are not separate from our morals so lets go 🍉
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Clare Kelly @clarekelly.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Academics are under unrelenting pressure to accept the narrative of the inevitability of #generativeAI & to embrace it in teaching & learning. We resist - because it is ecologically destructive, ethically corrupt, & because it undermines the thinking abilities that make us both human & intelligent.
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
I have withdrawn my paper from #EAA2025 after @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social's email to session organisers and instructions to their volunteers. MERC will be meeting to discuss a pathway forward. blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
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CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats
Intimidation Tactics Force Archaeological Association to Abandon Gaza Solidarity Last week the executive board of the European Association of Archaeologists took the decision, in light of the ongoi…
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The Black Trowel Collective @blacktrowel.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
📢 CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza. Archaeologists: Cancel membership | Speak up | Share Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b... #EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza
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CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats
Intimidation Tactics Force Archaeological Association to Abandon Gaza Solidarity Last week the executive board of the European Association of Archaeologists took the decision, in light of the ongoi…
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
The email from @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social was only sent to session organisers and after the conference started. There will be presenters who are unaware of this decision - spread the word #archaeology #EAA2025 @blacktrowel.bsky.social @archagainstaparth.bsky.social
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Fascinating piece on how architects are rediscovering older technologies, materials and designs on how to keep cities cooler atmos.earth/the-future-o...
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The Future of Cooling Was Invented Thousands of Years Ago | Atmos
As buildings crack under record heat, architects are rediscovering ancient technologies.
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Great to see this ed vol launched at #eseh2025 in Uppsala #envhist @eseh.bsky.social @whitehorsepress.bsky.social
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Nice delivery ‪from @whitehorsepress.bsky.social‬! #openaccess #climatehistory
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
'sustainability is not a modern ideal – it is a timeless necessity'
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Troy’s fall was partly due to environmental strain – and it holds lessons for today
Long before industry, ancient societies were already pushing their ecosystems to the brink
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Archaeologists Against Apartheid and Genocide @archagainstaparth.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
#archaeology #archaeology🏺 #🏺 #eaa2025
Target #1: 500 Signatures 
Thanks to your support, in just over 24 hours, the open letter to EAA has made it past 300 signatures. Can we turn that into 500 by tomorrow? We’re very close! Keep sharing and talking about Palestine. It has never been more urgent!
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities
Our campuses may have been razed, but our universities continue to exist.
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Really pleased to see our papers published in this ed vol - out in record time since last year's conference in Oslo - open access too! #climatehistory #archaeology
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Georgia Andreou @gmandreou.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
We are fundraising to support #archaeology #students in #Gaza to settle their tuition fees & complete their degrees. We've worked with them at the #GAZAMAP project monitoring vulnerable #culturalheritage. Please donate and share: gogetfunding.com/help-gazan-s...
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Help Gazan students to complete their university degrees
The war in Gaza has devastated the region’s higher education infrastructure. Several universities have been damaged or destroyed, forcing students to continue their studies online under extremely diff...
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
A gentle return from maternity leave with @eaireland.bsky.social conference in the stunning Society House #speirgorm
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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Assistant Professor in Modern European History- Dublin City University - School of History & Geography #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY230/a...
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Assistant Professor in Modern European History at Dublin City University
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Assistant Professor in Modern European History opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Ancient History and #Archaeology - AOAC2332RXRS- University of St Andrews - School of Classics #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY969/a...
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Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Ancient History and Archaeology - AOAC2332RXRS at University of St Andrews
An opportunity for an academic position as a Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Ancient History and Archaeology - AOAC2332RXRS is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore o...
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Sarah Kerr @sarahkerr.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Nice to see the reviews coming in for my book on lodging ranges! Looks like its on offer until the end of the month @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social
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Dr. Divya (🔔 logged out) @divyampersaud.com · 22/03/2025
getting like 1 view max on any post on the bird app so PLEASE share if you can see this Mohamed just got displaced two nights ago and needs us desperately Every $5 genuinely helps tiny.cc/HelpMohamed
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Help Mohammed's family bear the heavy burdens of life in Gaza
We write to you with hearts filled with sorrow and despair. I am Mohammed, writing on behalf of my family from our tent, where we shiver in the bitter cold of winter after our home was destroyed durin...
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Laura McAtackney @lauramca.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Permanent full time Lectureship in Archaeology (Museum Studies) in my lovely department at UCC! Join us! www.ucc.ie/en/future-hu...
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Lecturer in Archaeology (Museum Studies) | University College Cork
Applications are invited for the above permanent whole-time post in the Department of Archaeology in UCC.
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Emma Desouza @emmadesouza.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
New Irish government cabinet announced. 12 men. 3 women. Cabinet is 80 per cent male. Ireland has the lowest proportion of female parliamentarians in western Europe.
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