We're planning the SPMA PhD group's programme of workshops, training & other events for the academic year. Have your say & design a programme that meets your research & training needs by filling out the planning form by 16 October 2026! QR code or click here: tinyurl.com/SPMAPHDgroup #archaeologyPhD
Our 9th annual Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress will be hosted by Tallinn University in Tallinn, Estonia 14-16 May 2027. Send your proposal to conference@spma.org.uk by 1 Nov 2026. More details: spma.org.uk/pmac27
The deadline is fast approaching, make sure you submit your application soon!
Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA)@postmedarch.bsky.social · last mo.Have a stellar UG student who has submitted their thesis in the 2025-2026 academic year at an Irish or UK university or college? Nominate them to the SPMA UG dissertation prize! NB! We only accept one nomination per department. More info and forms: spma.org.uk/prizes-and-g... #archaeology #heritage
The SPMA Research Grant application deadline is fast approaching - it's 1 September 2026! Each proposal is subject to max £2,000 & the total fund available in any single application round is £2,000. We may divide the available fund between several applications. Apply now: spma.org.uk/research-gra...
Have a stellar UG student who has submitted their thesis in the 2025-2026 academic year at an Irish or UK university or college? Nominate them to the SPMA UG dissertation prize! NB! We only accept one nomination per department. More info and forms: spma.org.uk/prizes-and-g... #archaeology #heritage
A relevant title from the In Bloom exhibition at the @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social 🌅 Find out more: www.barpublishing.com/book/archaeo...
We've chosen two recipients for the Spring round of our RG Awards! Sarah Inskip @uniofleicester.bsky.social will investigate demographics, diet & more of individuals from an unusual early modern #burial site in Haffen, #Germany. The award is £1,800: spma.org.uk/spring-2026-research-grant-awards 1/2
We're pleased to announce that Richard Hebblethwaite of @uclarchaeology.bsky.social is the latest winner of the SPMA Postgraduate Dissertation Prize. Richard’s MA dissertation is an excellent example of historical archaeology at a single, distinct site. It could form the basis of an application 1/3
The 8th Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress took us to @uniofreading.bsky.social! Our in-person programme spanned 17 sessions ranging from landscape #archaeology to foodways to marginalised communities to burial practices & much more. Attendees could also enjoy a poster session & four tours #pmac26
I had a great time this weekend at @postmedarch.bsky.social presenting on the designing utopia project (excavating an Owenite community in Lanarkshire) with @bromolloy.bsky.social and Kieran Manchip, and hearing amazing research from all the fabulous SPMA-ers!
Great to see the team show casing at the @postmedarch.bsky.social The story of the Orbiston Community really resonates today and it is great the project will finally get its archaeology in the Historic Environment Records which will help with protection
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Dr Edward Stewart@eddiecstewart.bsky.social · 4mo agoI had a great time this weekend at @postmedarch.bsky.social presenting on the designing utopia project (excavating an Owenite community in Lanarkshire) with @bromolloy.bsky.social and Kieran Manchip, and hearing amazing research from all the fabulous SPMA-ers!
Looking forward to being back @uniofreading.bsky.social next week for the #PMAC26 conference with @postmedarch.bsky.social. The university is celebrating its centenary! But the campus is in a much older landscape. It’ll be fun to show off some of the special places that visitors might miss…
We're looking forward to welcoming all registered participants in Reading this weekend for #PMAC26! Forgot to register? Worry not! We offer last-minute registration for a reduced range of activities only. More details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
Today is the final day to register for #PMAC26! Don’t miss out www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026
The 8th annual PMAC, hosted by the University of Reading, Reading, UK (15-17 May 2026)
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Dr Katy Whitaker (she/her)@artefactual.eurosky.social · 5mo agoLooking forward to #PMAC26 with @postmedarch.bsky.social next month. Reading University campus is looking glorious!
Last chance to register for #PMAC26! Registration via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie... See you in Reading, May 15-17!
A reminder to register for Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 #PMAC26 which will take place May 15-17 in Reading. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026
The 8th annual PMAC, hosted by the University of Reading, Reading, UK (15-17 May 2026)
eventbrite.co.uk
Last PhD group meeting of the season before our Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress in Reading! #pmac26
Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA)@postmedarch.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology PhD Group will meet online next Thursday, 9 April to discuss domestic & household #archaeology! We are joined by researchers from @stir.ac.uk, @uu.se and Garbomix. Full schedule for this season & how to join the group: spma.org.uk/phd-student-...
The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology PhD Group will meet online next Thursday, 9 April to discuss domestic & household #archaeology! We are joined by researchers from @stir.ac.uk, @uu.se and Garbomix. Full schedule for this season & how to join the group: spma.org.uk/phd-student-...
Early Bird Registration for #PMAC26 is ending soon! Register via Eventbrite now to save up to £25 on fees! Full prices apply from April 1. Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
To anyone who missed out on a great session, make sure you follow us to be the first to find out about upcoming meetings - our PhD group gets together online monthly!
Dr Edward Stewart@eddiecstewart.bsky.social · 6mo agoI had a lovely time this evening talking to @postmedarch.bsky.social PhD group about my research into shieling practice in Scotland - and our excavations in Glencod - as part of a session on archaeologies of agriculture with Jeff Oliver and Eugene Costello.
Our programme for #PMAC26 also includes a guided tour of @readingmuseum.bsky.social. Register via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
Did you know that the #PMAC26 programme includes a tour of Silchester Roman Town lead by Prof Mike Fulford? The tour takes us around the 3rd C town wall, parish church of St Mary the Virgin & the amphitheatre. Register via Eventbrite, £35 (includes transport). www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
Regular rates apply until the end of March
Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA)@postmedarch.bsky.social · 8mo agoRegistration for the Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 is now open! Regular rates to attend #PMAC26 apply until March 31, late registration until April 27, on-site registration possible for a fee. Buy your ticket here to join us this May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
Our PhD Group will meet next Tuesday to discuss #archaeology & agriculture. Full schedule for this season & how to join: spma.org.uk/phd-student-...
Studies by our members: ‘Building for the Atomic Age: An industrial #archaeology of the United Kingdom’s nuclear industry’ by Wayne Cocroft. This new book @livunipress.bsky.social by Historic England presents a heavily illustrated overview of the UK’s nuclear industry 1/3
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An industrial archaeology of the United Kingdom’s nuclear industry
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SPMA Undergraduate Dissertation Award has been awarded to Edwin Lam @york.ac.uk for the dissertation, 'Feminism, Fabrics & Legislation: Material Culture Study of Female Sex Workers in Victorian England' which offers a rich discussion of women's social & political identities in Victorian England 1/3
Here are more events in the UK for #LGBTQplusHM in London this weekend 1/2 @londonmuseum.bsky.social
Regular rates until end of March! #PMAC26
Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA)@postmedarch.bsky.social · 8mo agoRegistration for the Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 is now open! Regular rates to attend #PMAC26 apply until March 31, late registration until April 27, on-site registration possible for a fee. Buy your ticket here to join us this May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...
The next SPMA PhD Group online session is on Thu 26 Feb 16-18:00 BST! Our speakers have extensive experience & offer a range of perspectives- come, listen, & ask as many questions as you can @worcesteruni.bsky.social @uniofreading.bsky.social @springer.springernature.com @tandfresearch.bsky.social
