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Department of Archaeology

We are an international community of archaeologists, committed to exploring the past in order to benefit our future. Our cutting-edge approach to research draws upon the integrated strengths of the humanities, natural and physical sciences.

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27 July 2020

Sheffield Archaeology in top 10 for student satisfaction

According to the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS) Archaeology at the University of Sheffield ranked in the top 10 for student satisfaction in the UK, and in the top 5 amongst Russell Group institutions
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The 2019 Woodland Heritage Festival team (photo by Katie Libby)
17 July 2020

The Woodland Heritage Festival 2020 goes digital

Our student-led outreach project, Archaeology in the City, are adapting and innovating in difficult times by bringing a day of digital archaeology to the comfort of your home on Saturday 18th July
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Photo- Mali Maeder/Pexels
7 July 2020

New study reveals lifestyles and health of England’s townspeople post-1066

Bioarchaeological and ceramic analysis shows pork became more popular and dairy products less so following the Norman Conquest
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10 June 2020

Lockdown Archaeology- Students conduct cast object experiment from home using chocolate instead of bronze

Masters students have been using chocolate as a replacement for bronze in a practical clay mould casting experiment, which has been carried out in their own homes during lockdown. 

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Department of Archaeology
University of Sheffield
Minalloy House
10 – 16 Regent Street
Sheffield
S1 3NJ
United Kingdom

+44 114 222 2900

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