Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó's free inaugural lecture series returns this autumnÌýwith a taste of the past. Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»óÌýProfessor Kate Welham will be discussing the way that technology has revolutionised archaeology and sharing stories from her international career.
The lecture will take place in Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó’s new Talbot CampusÌýFusion Building on Tuesday 1 NovemberÌýand is a chance for the public to see inside this impressive new addition to the Bournemouth skyline, which was officially opened last month. Free parking is available and free tickets can be booked online:Ìý
Professor Welham is an expert in archaeological sciences, with a particular focus on remote sensing techniques. Her work has taken her to sites all over the world –Ìýfrom Tanzania and Spain to Easter Island and, closer to home, Glastonbury Abbey. Over the course of her career, she has seen the field of archaeology change and grow immeasurably.
Professor Welham’s lecture will share stories of her fieldwork experiences across the world and the way technology has revolutionised the way archaeologists work.
Professor John Fletcher, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó, commented, “Professor Welham’s extensive field and research experience is a great credit to Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó and I’m delighted that she will be sharing her experiences as part of our inaugural lecture series.
“Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó’s unique Fusion of research, education and professional practice is at the heart of our work and Professor Welham is a wonderful example of what this means in practice.ÌýHer teaching is enriched through her research and her students also benefit from the opportunity to take part in field work, which is a fantastic experience for them and helps to develop their professional skills.â€
Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó's Inaugural Lecture Series aims to celebrate new professorial appointments andÌýthe depth and breadth of research produced by the university.ÌýFor further information on the Inaugural Lecture Series, please visit: Ìý
Refreshments will be provided and there will also be an opportunity before and after the lecture to meet some of Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó’s current archaeology students and see some of the equipment used by Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó’s archaeologists out in the field.