Sarah Kerr
@sarahkerr.bsky.social
Lecturer in Archaeology & Radical Humanities at UCC, Ireland. Reviews Editor Medieval Archaeology @socmedarch.bsky.social Former MSCActions Fellow at Aarhus University. Feminist, mother, she/her.
What was life like in an Irish medieval castle? Castle living was neither as romantic or as grotesque as often portrayed, but deeply connected to the local landscape, economy, society and culture, writes @sarahkerr.bsky.social @ucc.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
What was life like in an Irish medieval castle?
Castle living was neither as romantic or as grotesque as often portrayed, but deeply connected to the local landscape, society and culture
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"An interesting and energising read for those doing any archaeological research because it stimulates connections and engenders alignment throughout our diverse discipline which, it seems, may be a crucial stepping stone to achieving the future of archaeology" 2/2 ✍️ @sarahkerr.bsky.social
Here is my piece about the fire in Glasgow’s Central Station and why the loss of built heirtage is felt so deeply in the city and elsewhere
University College Cork@ucc.ie · 7mo agoGlasgow fire: how treasured buildings influence our sense of belonging and connection Dr @sarahkerr.bsky.social writes @theconversation.com.
Check out the responses 👇 2/2 Christian Isendahl ➡️ doi.org/10.15184/aqy... @sarahkerr.bsky.social ➡️ doi.org/10.15184/aqy... & the authors' final response: doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Four challenges for usable/applied archaeologies
Here, we respond to the useful comments from Kerr and Isendahl by clarifying four core elements of our argument. We frame these as four challenges for the future of usable archaeologies and hope they prove helpful in refining how archaeology might contribute meaningfully to contemporary global issues.
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This is a great reflective discussion on #archaeology that also is proactive. Delighted to have been able to join the conversation on this! @ucc.ie @radhumslab.bsky.social
Antiquity Journal@antiquity.ac.uk · 7mo agoNEW Archaeologists often claim they can contribute to modern 'global challenges' such as climate change, but rarely get a space at the policymaking table The latest #AntiquityDebate proposes an approach to ensure archaeology's relevance and impact 🏺 #Archaeology 1/2 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Great to see our debates on the future of #archaeology (and #humanities) and the extent of our role within policy and actionable science published by @antiquity.ac.uk this week. @radhumslab.bsky.social @ucc.ie
Local and community action with global scope: a response to Davies & Lunn-Rockliffe | Antiquity | Cambridge Core
Local and community action with global scope: a response to Davies & Lunn-Rockliffe - Volume 100 Issue 409
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Great few days in York for (my first ever) @tag2025york.bsky.social talking about #heritage and #climateaction. Topics never far from reality… #flooding #climatecrisis @ucc.ie
It's the first week of teaching after a frustrating and upsetting #EAA2025. But, silence is still complicity, archaeology remains political and our jobs are not separate from our morals so lets go 🍉
Academics are under unrelenting pressure to accept the narrative of the inevitability of #generativeAI & to embrace it in teaching & learning. We resist - because it is ecologically destructive, ethically corrupt, & because it undermines the thinking abilities that make us both human & intelligent.
The Irish Times@irishtimes.com · last yr.Opinion: We are lecturers in Trinity College Dublin. It is our responsibility to resist AI
I have withdrawn my paper from #EAA2025 after @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social's email to session organisers and instructions to their volunteers. MERC will be meeting to discuss a pathway forward. blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats
Intimidation Tactics Force Archaeological Association to Abandon Gaza Solidarity Last week the executive board of the European Association of Archaeologists took the decision, in light of the ongoi…
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📢 CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza. Archaeologists: Cancel membership | Speak up | Share Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b... #EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza
CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats
Intimidation Tactics Force Archaeological Association to Abandon Gaza Solidarity Last week the executive board of the European Association of Archaeologists took the decision, in light of the ongoi…
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The email from @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social was only sent to session organisers and after the conference started. There will be presenters who are unaware of this decision - spread the word #archaeology #EAA2025 @blacktrowel.bsky.social @archagainstaparth.bsky.social
The Black Trowel Collective@blacktrowel.bsky.social · last yr.BTC Call for Action - EAA EAA reversed its decision to exclude Israeli institutions complicit in the genocide of Palestinians after intimidation campaigns. Read & share the full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
Fascinating piece on how architects are rediscovering older technologies, materials and designs on how to keep cities cooler atmos.earth/the-future-o...
The Future of Cooling Was Invented Thousands of Years Ago | Atmos
As buildings crack under record heat, architects are rediscovering ancient technologies.
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Great to see this ed vol launched at #eseh2025 in Uppsala #envhist @eseh.bsky.social @whitehorsepress.bsky.social
'sustainability is not a modern ideal – it is a timeless necessity'
Troy’s fall was partly due to environmental strain – and it holds lessons for today
Long before industry, ancient societies were already pushing their ecosystems to the brink
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An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities
Our campuses may have been razed, but our universities continue to exist.
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Really pleased to see our papers published in this ed vol - out in record time since last year's conference in Oslo - open access too! #climatehistory #archaeology
The White Horse Press@whitehorsepress.bsky.social · last yr.We're delighted to announce publication of 'Nordic Climate Histories' (Dominik Collet et al. eds), an essay collection exploring how the people of the Nordic countries have confronted challenges from climatic variability down the centuries: www.whpress.co.uk/publications... #climatehistory #
We are fundraising to support #archaeology #students in #Gaza to settle their tuition fees & complete their degrees. We've worked with them at the #GAZAMAP project monitoring vulnerable #culturalheritage. Please donate and share: gogetfunding.com/help-gazan-s...
Help Gazan students to complete their university degrees
The war in Gaza has devastated the region’s higher education infrastructure. Several universities have been damaged or destroyed, forcing students to continue their studies online under extremely diff...
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A gentle return from maternity leave with @eaireland.bsky.social conference in the stunning Society House #speirgorm
Assistant Professor in Modern European History- Dublin City University - School of History & Geography #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY230/a...
Assistant Professor in Modern European History at Dublin City University
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Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Ancient History and #Archaeology - AOAC2332RXRS- University of St Andrews - School of Classics #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY969/a...
Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Ancient History and Archaeology - AOAC2332RXRS at University of St Andrews
An opportunity for an academic position as a Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Ancient History and Archaeology - AOAC2332RXRS is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore o...
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Nice to see the reviews coming in for my book on lodging ranges! Looks like its on offer until the end of the month @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social
Boydell & Brewer@boydellandbrewer.bsky.social · last yr."This is a thoughtful and worthwhile study. It will be essential reading for anyone wishing to develop an understanding of this fascinating building type." - VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE Save 50% with code BB050 until 30 April 2025. @sarahkerr.bsky.social buff.ly/vUaxcDH
getting like 1 view max on any post on the bird app so PLEASE share if you can see this Mohamed just got displaced two nights ago and needs us desperately Every $5 genuinely helps tiny.cc/HelpMohamed
Help Mohammed's family bear the heavy burdens of life in Gaza
We write to you with hearts filled with sorrow and despair. I am Mohammed, writing on behalf of my family from our tent, where we shiver in the bitter cold of winter after our home was destroyed durin...
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Permanent full time Lectureship in Archaeology (Museum Studies) in my lovely department at UCC! Join us! www.ucc.ie/en/future-hu...
Lecturer in Archaeology (Museum Studies) | University College Cork
Applications are invited for the above permanent whole-time post in the Department of Archaeology in UCC.
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New Irish government cabinet announced. 12 men. 3 women. Cabinet is 80 per cent male. Ireland has the lowest proportion of female parliamentarians in western Europe.
