Talking about Medieval Archaeology The Society for Medieval Archaeology Postgraduate Colloquium

Talking about Medieval Archaeology
The Society for Medieval Archaeology Postgraduate Colloquium


Who are we?

The Society for Medieval Archaeology exists to further the study of the period from the 5th to the 16th century A.D. by publishing a journal of international standing dealing primarily with the archaeological evidence, and by other means such as by holding regular meetings and arranging conferences. While maintaining a special concern for the medieval archaeology of Britain and Ireland, the society seeks to support and advance the international study of this period (as broadly defined above) in Europe. It also aims to serve as a medium for co-ordinating the work of archaeologists with that of historians and scholars in any other discipline relevant to this field.

Members receive Medieval Archaeology, the Society's journal (published annually), together with a twice-yearly newsletter.


The Postgraduate Colloquium

On February 19th and 20th 2010, the Society will be hosting its annual postgraduate colloquium in conjunction with the University of Birmingham. The colloquium invites students to talk about their research and discuss their findings over a two-day conference. The conference is designed as a forum for informing others about your research, as well providing a research environment within which students can develop ideas and make new contacts.
Talking about medieval archaeology

The programme will run from Friday 19th February to Saturday 20th February 2010. It will involve four sessions loosely encompassing the broad themes of:



- Death & burial

- Ethnicity & identity

- Power & monument

- Society & settlement

- The material world



We also welcome posters on any topic.
Talking about your future

In addition to the research papers, the PG Colloquium will also include a Careers Question Time and an opportunity for some medieval networking over the conference buffet. The Careers Question Time will be organised in much the same way as its TV namesake (though without David Dimbleby!), with the panel representing a cross-section of the archaeological profession. The session will be hosted by the Society’s Student Rep Jill Campbell who will be asking for questions to put to the panel before and during the session. Panellists will all be available throughout the conference buffet for any informal questions and advice on careers in the heritage environment. Confirmed panellists include Dr Sally Foster (Historic Scotland), Kate Gearey (Institute for Archaeologists), Dr Dawn Hadley (University of Sheffield), Dr Amanda Forster (Birmingham Archaeology) and Dr Mike Hodder (Birmingham City Council).



If you have any specific ideas or questions regarding your career aspirations in archaeology, please include these on your registration form. In addition, we are keen for those who register (including speakers and non-speakers) to provide five keywords highlighting research interests and methods, with contact details. These will be included in the conference programme to help like-minded researchers find each other.


Food and entertainment

Throughout the two days, lunch, teas and coffees will be provided. Following the Careers Question Time on Friday, the conference buffet will be held in the Arts Faculty of the University of Birmingham. This will precede the conference keynote lecture, to be given by Professor Martin Carver of the University of York, hosted by the Centre for the Study of the Middle Ages (CeSMA), University of Birmingham. A Wine Reception will close Friday’s proceedings and give conference delegates a chance to discuss the day over a glass of wine and some nibbles!


How to book your place
Download the booking form from our website www.medievalarchaeology.org and email it to us at medieval.archaeology@googlemail.comwith PG COLLOQUIUM in the subject header & send a cheque in the post