News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from the Department of Archaeology.
Firth Court
6 March 2020

Archaeology at Sheffield ranked 29th in the world

Archaeology at Sheffield is ranked Top 50 in the world at 29th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings
The mass grave near Immingham contains the remains of at least 48 men, women and children
The mass grave near Immingham contains the remains of at least 48 men, women and children
19 February 2020

Black Death 'Plague Pit' discovered at 14th-century monastery hospital

A mass burial of bodies, known to be victims of the Black Death, has been discovered at the site of a 14th-century monastery hospital at Thornton Abbey, Lincolnshire.
Emma Schlauder and Ambassador Barzun
Emma Schlauder and Ambassador Barzun
11 February 2020

Sheffield Archaeology student wins Barzun Prize

Sheffield Archaeology student and Fulbright scholar, Emma Schlauder has won the Barzun Prize
Two students in lab looking at a bone with skulls in background
9 January 2020

New and exciting Masters courses in Archaeology for 2020 entry

We're excited to be launching three Masters programmes this year. They offer new opportunities for our international community of Masters students to study archaeological science, bioarchaeology and heritage.
Professor Maureen Carroll
28 October 2019

Professor Maureen Carroll is the prestigious AIA Lecturer 2019

In late October and early November, Professor Maureen Carroll will be delivering lectures to Canadian branches of the Archaeological Institute of America.
A painting by Heinz Georg Lutz whilst he was a prisoner of war at Lodge Moor. Herr Lutz was an architect and ex-Wehrmacht officer who was confined in the camp September 1945 - April 1948. Credit: Picture Sheffield
A painting by Heinz Georg Lutz whilst he was a prisoner of war at Lodge Moor. Herr Lutz was an architect and ex-Wehrmacht officer who was confined in the camp September 1945 - April 1948. Credit: Picture Sheffield
3 July 2019

Remains of Britain’s largest prisoner of war camp uncovered by archaeologists

The forgotten history of what was once Britain’s largest prisoner of war camp has been uncovered by archaeologists.
Archaeology student holding up archaeological find

From the Department for Lifelong Learning to an MSc in Palaeoanthropology; the journey of an Archaeology student!

Last month MSc Palaeoanthropology student Rob Kenyon was invited to the Prehistoric Society Student Dissertation Awards at the Society of Antiquaries in London, where he received the runner up prize.

13 November 2019
Siân Evans was honoured to represent Great Britain in Kokand Uzbekistan, at the 1st International Handicrafters Festival

Sheffield Archaeology student represents GB at the 1st International Handicrafters Festival

Siân Evans was honoured to represent Great Britain in Kokand Uzbekistan, at the 1st International Handicrafters Festival.

1 November 2019
Emma Sclauder, Human Osteology and Funerary Arcahaeology student

Sheffield Archaeology student receives Fulbright award to the UK

Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology Msc student Emma Schlauder has received an Open Study/Research Fulbright Award to enable her to study at the University of Sheffield on one of the most prestigious scholarship programs operating worldwide.

29 October 2019
A photograph of Dr Pia Nystrom

University of Sheffield teacher receives prestigious Mentorship Award from the British Association for Bioanthropology and Osteoarchaeology

Dr Pia Nystrom, Senior University Teacher in Biological Anthropology and Primatology, has been awarded the inaugural Mentorship Award at the annual conference of the British Association for Bioanthropology and Osteoarchaeology (BABAO) in London in September.

27 September 2019
Archaeology student Kelsey at a dig site.

Petrie Watson funding supports our student field work experiences

Each year the Faculty of Arts and Humanities announces the Petrie Watson Exhibitions, small grants for current students studying within the faculty at The University of Sheffield. This year, several of our Archaeology students received support for various fieldwork experiences.

1 August 2019
Archaeology student Delaney at a dig site.

Petrie Watson funding supports our student research experiences

Each year the Faculty of Arts and Humanities announces the Petrie Watson Exhibitions, small grants for current students studying within the faculty at The University of Sheffield. This year, several of our Archaeology students received support for various research experiences.

25 July 2019
Archaeology students at their graduation.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

Once again graduation season is upon us. That special time of the year when the jubilation of success is mixed with the sadness of parting company.

16 July 2019
A group of archaeology students review a flipchart in a seminar.

The Department of Archaeology celebrates excellence in learning and teaching

The University of Sheffield's Archaeology Department has placed in Top 5 for assessment and feedback in National Student Survey 2019.

12 July 2019
A CGI reconstruction of Sheffield Castle.

Bringing Sheffield’s forgotten castle to life

Sheffield’s lost castle has been brought to life once again and given a new home in the city thanks to a collaboration between researchers from the University of Sheffield and the National Videogame Museum.

12 July 2019
Logo: The White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities - Universities of Leeds, Sheffield & York

Funding success for Archaeology PhD Students

Congratulations to our students who have succeeded in securing funding for their PhD research.

1 July 2019