Updates

We love to celebrate the successes and achievements of our staff and students, but we also want to keep everyone informed about what's happening in the wider family of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

News listing

Publication date

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…