899 search results for “environmental archaeology” in the Staff website
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New eDNA method opens doors for environmental research
With a single sample of water or soil, researches can analyse the DNA of everything that is living in that environment. During her research, PhD candidate Beilun Zhao discovered a way to analyse not only the kind of species, but also the age of the species in a water sample. The method showed its first…
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Throwback to the Archaeological Field School of 2022: ‘Excavating is very rewarding’
Back in June, the annual Leiden Archaeology Field School took place in Oss. For a month, every week, a group of 25 first year students gets to learn the ins and outs of a professional excavation. This is what they have been prepared for in the past year. ‘It is very exciting to put all the theory into…
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Bleda DüringFaculteit Archeologie
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Coming this fall: Al-Babtain visiting professor Hugh Kennedy
This fall, LUCIS will have the pleasure of welcoming Professor Hugh Kennedy from SOAS University of London to Leiden. He is the fourth Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation Visiting Professor in Arabic Culture at Leiden University.
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Exploring Jordan's archaeology from a bird's eye view
Sufyan Al Karaimeh, a guest researcher at the Faculty of Archaeology, is currently involved in the Aerial Archaeology in Jordan (AAJ) Project. Over the past 25 years, the individuals involved in this project have not only compiled an expansive collection of photographs but have also helped discover…
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Call for Papers Tijdschrift Mediterrane Archeologie: Archaeological Frauds and Fictions
Research
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Congratulations to the newly graduated Bachelor's students in Archaeology
Education
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Gerrit van der KooijFaculteit Archeologie
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Throwback to the panel discussion about the future of archaeology
As part of the celebrations around the 25th birthday of the Faculty of Archaeology, a panel discussion on the future of archaeology was organised on December 13th. For this discussion an international panel of scholars was invited to give their perspective and enter into conversation with our Faculty…
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Rutger HoekstraScience
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Kees MustersScience
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Surendra BalraadjsingScience
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Changes in timetables BA3 and MA in Archaeology
Education
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The Future of Ethics in Caribbean Archaeology Workshop
From March 11th to 14th, the workshop "The Future of Ethics in Caribbean Archaeology," led by IN THE SAME SEA Postdoctoral Fellow Felicia Fricke and her colleagues Eduardo Herrera Malatesta (Århus University, Denmark) and Maaike de Waal (Leiden University, The Netherlands) took place at the Saxo Institute…
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Faculty of Archaeology features in Archeologie Magazine Special
The Faculty of Archaeology is proud to present the special edition in honor of our 25th anniversary. In 15 pages, the Dutch-language special gives an overview of the wide variety of research, fieldwork projects, and laboratories the Faculty hosts. Aimed at the general public, the special will be handed…
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Apply now for pilot funding to diversify archaeological practice
Organisation
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Congratulations to the newly graduated Master's students in Archaeology
Education
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Faculty of Archaeology ranks 7th in QS World University Ranking
It is the sixth year in a row that the Faculty of Archaeology is placed in the top ten of archaeological institutes worldwide. The QS World University Rankings by Subject looks at criteria like academic reputation and citation ratios.
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Join ARCHON's Summer School on Experimental Archaeology
Education
- Short online course: Plagues and Epidemics in Archaeology
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Call for Papers: Computer Applications in Archaeology (CAA2023)
Research
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Bleda Düring appointed as Professor in Archaeology of West Asia
Research
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Archaeology alumna Oda Nuij wins Florschütz Thesis Award
Annually, the Dutch Palynologische Kring invites nominations for the Florschütz Award for best MSc thesis in Palynology and Palaeobotany. This year, the thesis of Archaeology alumna Oda Nuij was deemed to be the best one. Oda was surprised to hear she won, since she was not sure that the thesis would…
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Faculty of Archaeology ranks 6th in QS World University Ranking
It is the seventh year in a row that the Faculty of Archaeology is placed in the top ten of archaeological institutes worldwide. The QS World University Rankings by Subject looks at criteria like academic reputation and citation ratios.
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Caroline Hagedoorn returns to Archaeology as Management Assistant
Organisation
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New policy on training and schooling for staff Archaeology
Human resources
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Diversify ARCHaeology Fund: Call for Applications for 2024-2025
Facility
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Faculty of Archaeology kicks off celebratory lustrum year
25 years ago the Faculty of Archaeology at Leiden University was founded. In the academic year of 2022-2023 several lustrum activities will be organised to celebrate this happy occasion. The year was kicked off with a vibrant party on September 8, inviting staff, students, and alumni.
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Van Steenis Podcast features staff and students of Archaeology
Social
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Johan Verweij temporarily employed as Board Secretary at Archaeology
Organisation
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Faculty of Archaeology ranks 5th in QS World University Ranking
It is the eighth year in a row that the Faculty of Archaeology is placed in the top ten of archaeological institutes worldwide. The QS World University Rankings by Subject looks at criteria like academic reputation and citation ratios.
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Get to know the new Faculty Council of Archaeology
Organisation
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New ICT & Education Coordinator Jasper Kanbier started at Archaeology
Education, Facility, ICT
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New faces and roles in the Faculty Bureau of Archaeology
Organisation, Human resources
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Archaeology students make museum exhibition on Sugar: ‘Before this I had no idea how sugar was produced’
When following a course on archaeology of the Crusaders, five archaeology students were presented the unique opportunity to create a small exhibition at the National Museum of Antiquities. The coronavirus situation made a complex task even more challenging. ‘We had to work through the lockdown with…
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Throwback to the Archaeology End of Year Event 2023
Another year's end draws near. And what a year it has been! On December 12th staff and students of the Faculty of Archaeology came together to celebrate and reminisce. Professor Joanita Vroom got us in a festive mood by telling tales of Byzantine banquets, while a chef served historical dishes to sa…
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Irregular elections for Faculty Council Archaeology: meet the candidates
Organisation
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Donate your camelina (huttentutten) oil to experimental archaeology
Research
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New junior HR adviser Kees Varkevisser joins Faculty of Archaeology
Organisation
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New Executive Director Jan Pronk succeeds Niels Laurens at Archaeology
Organisation
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Whom to contact with HR questions at Archaeology?
Organisation
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Teacher Support Desk Archaeology: for all your teaching related help
Education, Organisation
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Archaeological laboratories visit Faculty of Science for sustainable ideas
In 2018 the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) was launched in the UK. The aim of this programme was to help laboratories work more sustainably and efficiently. The initiative got a Dutch spin-off in 2021. Since then, a couple of the laboratories at the Leiden Faculty of Science have…
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Archaeology Inter-Section journal offers students the chance to publish: ‘I learned a lot during the process’
The Faculty of Archaeology's own home-grown journal Inter-Section has released a new volume. Inter-Section offers students and PhD candidates the unique chance to publish in a peer-reviewed journal. The new volume focuses on the materials that shape our world.
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Natalia DonnerFaculty of Humanities
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Corinne HofmanFaculteit Archeologie
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Panel members wanted: Diversity in Archaeological Fieldwork Settings
Education, Research
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Archaeology holds internal promotion round to Associate Professor
Human resources
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Three new members of the Faculty Board Archaeology
Organisation
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Active Bystander training at Archaeology on May 24
Human resources