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SMA Conference 2024 – President’s Reflections

Posted On: October 1st, 2024

The Society for Medieval Archaeology co-hosted its 2024 conference in the stunning surroundings of the British Museum, in collaboration with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The theme for the event — “Artefacts, Landscapes and Collaborative Research” — captured how, in the twenty-first century, innovative research thrives through deeply rooted partnerships among academic institutions, museums, community groups,

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Student Colloquium – Call for Papers now open!

Posted On: August 10th, 2024

The call for papers for our annual Student Colloquium is now open! Taking place at the University of Leicester from 4th-6th November 2024, the Colloquium is a fantastic opportunity for students and early career researchers to present their research in a friendly and supportive environment. If you would like to make a submission, please email

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Job opportunity: Career Development Fellow in Museums and Heritage at Durham University

Posted On: April 29th, 2024

Durham University are offering a 3-year Career Development Fellowship in Museums and Heritage. The post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is based in the Department of Archaeology in Durham. Durham University’s Career Development Fellowships are fixed term positions, which include structured development support for early career academics to deliver outstanding education, innovative research/scholarship,

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New SMA Council Members

Posted On: December 11th, 2023

Following our AGM on 4th December, we are delighted to welcome the following new members to the SMA Council: Honorary Treasurer – Dr. Helen Fenwick Honorary Secretary – Prof. Michael Lewis Vice President – Prof. Susan Oosthuizen Ordinary Members – Dr. Steve Ashby, Dr. Heidi Stoner and Dr. Rebecca Boyd Welcome aboard! We look forward

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Posted On: February 24th, 2023

Not one but two jobs in Medieval Archaeology Firstly a postdoctoral researcher in later medieval archaeology at the University of Reading working with former Society for Medieval Archaeology president Prof Roberta Gilchrist. This position is part of Prof Gilchrist’s exciting new AHRC-funded project: ‘The Medieval Ritual Landscape’ (MeRit). The second post is also a postdoctoral

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Meet our newly appointed president: Professor Oliver Creighton

Posted On: January 31st, 2023

I’m thriled to have been elected President of the Society for Medieval Archaeology — it really is a privilege, and I’m looking forward to helping take the Society from strength to strength during my term in office. The Society’s portfolio of activities — from the flagship journal Medieval Archaeology, through to the newsletter, website, social

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