This post is part of an occasional series of chats with alumni/ae of our degree programmes involving Ancient World subjects. In the dog days at the end of 2022, I (Ian) sat down for a catch-up with recent alumna Rachel Joseph, who had not long before won the ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’ Award at…Continue Reading Catching up with a Swansea Alum: Rachel Joseph (with Ian Goh)
Archaeology and Climate Change throughout Wales
This week, Amber Andrews reflects upon the impact of climate change on Welsh archaeological discoveries. More than this, she shares with us her experiences working with local heritage sites and how these can offer essential resources for academic study and future opportunities. Amber completed her undergraduate studies here at Swansea in 2019. and is currently studying for her…Continue Reading Archaeology and Climate Change throughout Wales
Gaining work experience in the heritage sector – by Pierre Vagneur-Jones
This week’s post is a reflective account by Pierre Vagneur-Jones. Having worked in a range of public facing jobs during his early UG studies, Pierre was keen to gain work experience directly in or related to the heritage sector. He took the initiative to approach ATS Heritage and was employed with them for two summers working on a…Continue Reading Gaining work experience in the heritage sector – by Pierre Vagneur-Jones
Launching OLCAP (the research group for Object and Landscape Centred Approaches to the Past): Swansea in the Sudan!
Launching OLCAP! OLCAP – the research group for Object and Landscape Centred Approaches to the Past is new to the College of Arts and Humanities. The group’s core aim is to promote and support research, teaching, and training that falls broadly in the fields of material culture studies and landscape, especially where these relate to…Continue Reading Launching OLCAP (the research group for Object and Landscape Centred Approaches to the Past): Swansea in the Sudan!
History of Ancient Technology and Engineering – projects
This module explores the material world of Greece and Rome. The design, construction or production of the structures and objects with which the ancients furnished their world is the subject of study. As part of the assessment, students can create their own project. Here are some recent examples: [slideshow_deploy id=’376′] …Continue Reading History of Ancient Technology and Engineering – projects