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Upcoming SMA virtual event: Prof Steinunn J Kristjánsdóttir (University of Iceland) – ‘Between Man and Nature’: medieval monasticism in Iceland

Posted On: November 3rd, 2022

Continuing our new virtual series, please join us: November 25th 2022 at 16.00– Prof Steinunn J Kristjánsdóttir (University of Iceland) – ‘Between Man and Nature’ Prof Steinunn Kristjánsdóttir is changing what we know and how we think about medieval Iceland, and its monastic community. Her new project ‘Between Man and Nature’ investigates the interaction between man

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Gender and the Archaeology of Medieval Nunneries

Posted On: October 11th, 2022

The SMA have have a new programme of online events starting in Autumn 2022 that includes debates and lectures on a wide variety of topical issues (details forthcoming in our Newsletter). For the first event as part of our new virtual series please join us ‘In Conversation’ with Prof Roberta Gilchrist (University of Reading) and Dr

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Posted On: September 26th, 2022

In association with the University of Exeter History and Archaeology department, we are delighted to announce the call for papers for the Society for Medieval Archaeology’s 2022 Student Colloquium.The colloquium will take place over three days, including two days of conference and workshops, and a trip on the 16th. The keynote speaker and trip destination will be

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The Medieval and Later Pottery Research Group 2022 Annual Conference

Posted On: September 14th, 2022

The Medieval and Later Pottery Research Group 2022 Annual Conference 7th to 9th October, Grosvenor Museum, Chester https://medievalpottery.org.uk/ Registration form here Programme here      

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New Book and Discount Code: Peasants Making History

Posted On: July 26th, 2022

Please see the attached flyer for information on Christopher Dyer’s new book: Peasants Making History. Peasants Making History Flyer

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Job Opportunity with the Society for Medieval Archaeology

Posted On: July 8th, 2022

The SMA are seeking a Social Media Manager. This is a part-time, flexible working, paid position. Please see all the details in the specification below. Note the deadline for applications is Friday 12th August, 5pm BST. Job Specification for Social Media Manager  

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