National Science & Engineering Week
The World in Motion
9–18 March 2012

This year The Department of Archaeology is celebrating Science Week by opening its doors and inviting the public to a series of lectures. There will be opportunities to hear about world famous archaeological projects, talk with archaeologists, and to examine genuine archaeological material yourself. The theme for Science Week is “The World in Motion” and archaeologists will be exploring how humanity has kept itself moving. The lectures will explore everything from how past communities have moved across continents to how they have developed an enduring fascination with speed.

ALL LECTURES ARE FREE
TIME: 7.00-8.00pm
Venue: Northgate House lecture theatre
West Street.

To reserve a seat please email Dr Roger Doonan at r.doonan@shef.ac.uk

If you would like an archaeologist to visit your school to deliver this lecture, handle material or simply talk about heritage, history and archaeology of any period please email r.doonan@shef.ac.uk

Date

Event

Venue

Wednesday 14th March 2012

Quick! Let's get out of here!
The invention and development of the wheel.

Dr Roger Doonan

More than any other technological development, the wheel holds pride of place in the popular imagination. For many the wheel is the
ultimate invention and its continued development from the earliest use of primitive rollers to the super alloy wheels that will support the
Bloodhound SCC in its record-breaking attempt, it is a source of
endless fascination. This talk looks far back in time to explore the
origins of the wheel and the enduring relationship that some
communities have developed with speed. Drawing on case studies from around the world including recent research undertaken by the
Department of Archaeology at the site of the earliest 'racing' wheel
ever discovered, you will be taken on a journey of how humankind has, quite literally, put itself in motion.

7.00-8.00pm
Dept of Archaeology
Northgate House
West Street

Thursday 15th March 2012

"Are we nearly there yet?"
Child migrants in the Viking Age

Dr Katie Hemer

Archaeologists have a lot to say about migration, but the role of children is often overlooked. Yet it is clear from the study of modern migrations that children can be central to the ability of migrant groups to establish themselves in new communities. This paper considers the role of children during the Viking migrations.