Event Details

A special edition of the Annual Archaeology Forum, marking the first half-century of this popular event. It is offered in hybrid format, so you can attend in person or join us online. An optional lunch is available for pre-booking.

This year’s Archaeology Forum is a hybrid event, with presentations to a live audience both in the room and online. Two presentations will be pre-recorded and made available in advance to all those who register. You can watch at a time of your own choosing, via our dedicated online space, in the days leading up to the live event on Saturday 4 March. These videos will also be shown in the Library events space in the morning of the live sessions. The other presentations will be given in person during the afternoon; these presentations will be broadcast and recorded via Microsoft Teams. A live Q&A session with the speakers will be held 4.30-5.30 p.m.; this will also be broadcast, but not recorded. We will send out full information on how to access the videos (which will remain accessible for some time after the event) as well as how to join the Q&A session, via email to everyone who registers and provides a valid email address. We are delighted to acknowledge the continuing financial support of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies for this event.

Pre-recorded presentations, accessible online in the days before 4 March; for those who prefer not to watch online they will be screened in the venue starting at 10.30 a.m. There will be a comfort break between the two presentations.

A half-century in the field: a commercial archaeological perspective – Fraser Brown, Oxford Archaeology

The Future of Archaeological Careers – From an Early Career Archaeologist – Katie Sanderson, Oxford Archaeology North

1.15 p.m. Assemble Library Events Space

1.30-2.45 p.m. 50 Years of the Archaeology Forum – Rachel Newman, Oxford Archaeology North

Last chance to see: the impact of climate change on the archaeology of the UK– Dr Andrew Birley, Vindolanda Trust

[live session, also broadcast and recorded]

2.45-3.15 p.m. Tea/coffee & biscuits

3.15-4.30 p.m. The Archaeology Legacy Project: delivering social value from infrastructure projects’ Jessica Elleray, Oxford Archaeology

Barrowed Time: the Future of the Past? – Jodie Hannis, Dig Ventures

[live session, also broadcast and recorded]

4.20-4.30 p.m. Comfort break

4.30-5.30 p.m. Q&A session with speakers [broadcast but not recorded]

5.30 p.m. Close of Study Event

Fee for this event: In-person £30 (£27 for Friends and Patrons of the Centre; and members of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies),Online only £25 (£22.50 for Friends and Patrons of the Centre; and members of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies)

Parking: On Saturdays free parking is available on campus.

Booking: please click on the 'Book Now' button above.

Lunch: an optional buffet lunch is available for pre-booking at £18.50 per head. The menu is...Poached fillet of salmon with lemon creme fraiche/Platter of sliced Plumgarths mustard glazed ham/Carrot and beetroot terrine/Bread rolls/Hot buttered new potatoes/Assorted deli salads and mixed leaves/Fresh fruit/Cheese and biscuits/Tea,coffee,orange juice. Alternatively, sandwiches/hot and cold snacks/coffee/tea/drinks can be bought on the University campus at various outlets including SPAR supermarket, Gregg's, Café Republic and Costa Coffee – or you are welcome to bring your own lunch.

If you have to cancel your booking, please give us five full working days’ notice and we will happily arrange a refund. Refunds can now only be made via electronic means. In order to issue a refund we need details of your account name, account number and sort-code. Payments made by card can be reimbursed via the same card details.