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For those interested in archaeology then there are some events running as part of science week See below This year The Department of Archaeology is celebrating Science Week by opening its doors and inviting the public to a series of lectures. There will be opportunities to hear about world famous archaeological projects, talk with archaeologists, and to examine genuine archaeological material yourself. The theme for Science Week is “The World in Motion” and archaeologists will be exploring how humanity has kept itself moving. The lectures will explore everything from how past communities have moved across continents to how they have developed an enduring fascination with speed. ALL LECTURES ARE FREE TIME: 7.00-8.00pm Venue: Northgate House lecture theatre West Street. To reserve a seat please email Dr Roger Doonan at [email protected] If you would like an archaeologist to visit your school to deliver this lecture, handle material or simply talk about heritage, history and archaeology of any period please email [email protected] Date Event Venue Wednesday 14th March 2012 Quick! Let's get out of here! The invention and development of the wheel. Dr Roger Doonan More than any other technological development, the wheel holds pride of place in the popular imagination. For many the wheel is the ultimate invention and its continued development from the earliest use of primitive rollers to the super alloy wheels that will support the Bloodhound SCC in its record-breaking attempt, it is a source of endless fascination. This talk looks far back in time to explore the origins of the wheel and the enduring relationship that some communities have developed with speed. Drawing on case studies from around the world including recent research undertaken by the Department of Archaeology at the site of the earliest 'racing' wheel ever discovered, you will be taken on a journey of how humankind has, quite literally, put itself in motion. 7.00-8.00pm Dept of Archaeology Northgate House West Street Thursday 15th March 2012 "Are we nearly there yet?" Child migrants in the Viking Age Dr Katie Hemer Archaeologists have a lot to say about migration, but the role of children is often overlooked. Yet it is clear from the study of modern migrations that children can be central to the ability of migrant groups to establish themselves in new communities. This paper considers the role of children during the Viking migrations. 7.00-8.00pm Dept of Archaeology Northgate House West Street

ITS SCIENCE WEEK AGAIN AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY IS PROVIDING A NUMBER OF FREE EVENTS SEE BELOW This year The Department of Archaeology is celebrating Science Week by opening its doors and inviting the public to a series of lectures. There will be opportunities to hear about world famous archaeological projects, talk with archaeologists, and to examine genuine archaeological material yourself. The theme for Science Week is “The World in Motion” and archaeologists will be exploring how humanity has kept itself moving. The lectures will explore everything from how past communities have moved across continents to how they have developed an enduring fascination with speed. ALL LECTURES ARE FREE TIME: 7.00-8.00pm Venue: Northgate House lecture theatre West Street. To reserve a seat please email Dr Roger Doonan at [email protected] If you would like an archaeologist to visit your school to deliver this lecture, handle material or simply talk about heritage, history and archaeology of any period please email [email protected] Date Event Venue Wednesday 14th March 2012 Quick! Let's get out of here! The invention and development of the wheel. Dr Roger Doonan More than any other technological development, the wheel holds pride of place in the popular imagination. For many the wheel is the ultimate invention and its continued development from the earliest use of primitive rollers to the super alloy wheels that will support the Bloodhound SCC in its record-breaking attempt, it is a source of endless fascination. This talk looks far back in time to explore the origins of the wheel and the enduring relationship that some communities have developed with speed. Drawing on case studies from around the world including recent research undertaken by the Department of Archaeology at the site of the earliest 'racing' wheel ever discovered, you will be taken on a journey of how humankind has, quite literally, put itself in motion. 7.00-8.00pm Dept of Archaeology Northgate House West Street Thursday 15th March 2012 "Are we nearly there yet?" Child migrants in the Viking Age Dr Katie Hemer Archaeologists have a lot to say about migration, but the role of children is often overlooked. Yet it is clear from the study of modern migrations that children can be central to the ability of migrant groups to establish themselves in new communities. This paper considers the role of children during the Viking migrations. 7.00-8.00pm Dept of Archaeology Northgate House West Street

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