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News listing Search Tags AlumniArbuthnott LectureArbuthnott ScholarshipArchaeologyBannerman LectureBlack History Month LectureCall for papersClassicsConferenceEquality, diversity and inclusionEventFennell ForumFennell LectureFestivalHistoryHuman osteoarchaeologyInaugural LectureInternational Women's DayLectureLecture in the History of SlaveryLeventisLGBTQ+ History Month LectureMunro LectureOsteoarchaeologyOur communityPostgraduateProspective studentsResearchSchool of History, Classics & ArchaeologySeminarStaffStudentsUndergraduateWorkshopWormald Lecture Publication date Date from Date to European Day of Languages 26 September, 2025Equality, diversity and inclusion Our community Staff The 26 September is European Day of Languages, proclaimed by the Council of Europe to highlight the… 'Gender & History' moves to Edinburgh 23 September, 2025History Our community Research Staff The School is very excited to announce that the leading international journal ‘Gender & History… 2025 Leventis Professor - Barbara Graziosi 03 September, 2025Classics Staff Leventis The School looks forward to welcoming the 2025 Leventis Professor, Barbara Graziosi, who will be… Dr Alan Day 16 June, 2025History Our community Staff The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is sorry to announce the death of former Senior… Academics team up with Channel Talent 21 April, 2025Archaeology Classics Classics academics from the School will lead sessions for pre-university students in Classics and… History, Classics and Archaeology recognised in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 17 April, 2025Archaeology Classics History We’re delighted that the University of Edinburgh has been ranked 10th in the world for Arts and… Dr Chiara Bonacchi awarded a Leverhulme Research Project Grant 28 January, 2025History Our community Research Staff Dr Chiara Bonacchi has been awarded a large and interdisciplinary Research Project Grant by the… Dr Jonathan Gardner wins London Archaeological Book Prize 28 November, 2024 Chancellor’s Fellow’s book ‘A Contemporary Archaeology of London’s Mega Events’ judged best book… Dr Mahmood Kooria Wins Prestigious 2024 Infosys Prize 18 November, 2024 The School is delighted to announce that Dr Mahmood Kooria has been named as the winner of this… Dr Michael Palairet 23 October, 2024 The School of History, Classics and Archaeology was saddened to learn of the death of our former… Dr Lilah Grace Canevaro named as 2024 Philip Leverhulme Prize Winner 18 October, 2024 The School is delighted to announce that Dr Canevaro has been named as a winner of this prestigious… Professor Emerita Stana Nenadic 17 October, 2024 The School of History, Classics and Archaeology was deeply saddened to learn of the death of… Archaeology Fieldtrip with Students 14 October, 2024 Dr Henry (Indiana) Jones Jr once said, “If you wanna be a good archaeologist you gotta get out of… "We have always been here. And we always will be." 02 October, 2024 A new exhibition within the School showcases student work. Political uses of the ancient past on social media 06 September, 2024 A new study has shown that references to Britain’s ancient past are most likely to be invoked… Historian elected as Fellow of prestigious academy 23 July, 2024 An Edinburgh academic has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy for their distinguished… Turf - new online exhibition shows what the Roman Empire was really built on 05 July, 2024 An online exhibition from a ground-breaking (no pun intended) project explores how it wasn't… Chancellor's Fellows - Dr Jonathan Gardner 12 June, 2024 The University has announced 40 new Chancellor's Fellows, including Dr Jonathan Gardner. Academic promotions 10 June, 2024 The most recent round of academic promotions has just been announced in the School of History,… HCA people shine at People of CAHSS Awards 04 June, 2024 The People of CAHSS Awards winners were announced last week in a ceremony in McEwen Hall. And you… Edinburgh Award students celebrate 01 May, 2024 The School congratulates its student who recently completed the Edinburgh Award. New project explores AI in the cultural heritage sector 25 April, 2024 The HAZEL project is a collaboration - led by Dr Chiara Bonacchi - between the Heritage Minds Lab… Gaming model scoops international prize 16 April, 2024 A scale model of a Renaissance Italian walled city, created as part of the Gradara project, won… In Memoriam - Professor Harry Dickinson 05 February, 2024 The School is sorry to announce the death of Professor Harry Dickinson, Emeritus Professor of… Charles Mackie Student Initiative Fund 2023/24 27 October, 2023 The School supports student initiatives financially with the Charles Mackie Student Initiative Fund… Alice Thornton Week at Durham Cathedral 13 October, 2023 The subject of the research project 'Alice Thornton's Books' has her own week of… Dr Wendy Ugolini awarded an AHRC Research Grant 04 October, 2023 Dr Wendy Ugolini has been awarded a major Research Grant by the Arts and Humanities Research… Manuel Fernández-Götz appointed as Trustee of National Museums Scotland 28 August, 2023 The School was delighted to learn that Manuel Fernández-Götz, Abercromby Professor of Archaeology,… Staff promotions 11 July, 2023 The School is delighted to announce the latest round of staff promotions. Dr Emile Chabal awarded an RSE fellowship 06 July, 2023 Dr Emile Chabal has been awarded a one-year fellowship by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Manuel Fernández-Götz elected to the Academia Europaea 09 May, 2023 The School congratulates Professor Manuel Fernández-Götz, who has been elected as a member of the… Leverhulme Research Fellowship for Classics staff 06 April, 2021 Professor Andrew Erskine, Professor of Ancient History, has been awarded a one-year Leverhulme… Staff appointed to Young Academy of Scotland 01 October, 2020 Dr Manuel Fernández-Götz has been appointed as a new member of the Young Academy of Scotland (YAS),… Accessing Student Support 10 September, 2020 How to access student support at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. Safety measures in the William Robertson Wing 05 August, 2020 Guidance for controlling the risk from COVID-19 in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. Staff promotions and recognition 12 July, 2019 The School is delighted to announce recognition of its academic staff ahead of the new semester. Lost manuscript found in Cathedral archives 21 June, 2019 An exciting discovery of a lost text by 17th century writer Alice Thornton at Durham Cathedral has… Marathon effort for Literacy Through Latin 29 May, 2019 Two teams, one marathon - an amazing result for a worthy cause. Peer Support need you! 22 April, 2019 Making the change from school pupil to university student can be daunting. Peer Support is seeking… Dr Mike Carr receives British Academy award 18 April, 2019 Rising Star Engagement award to Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow. School wins sustainability award 09 April, 2019 The School of History, Classics and Archaeology has achieved its Bronze Sustainability Award and… This article was published on 2024-08-01
