We are offering a limited number of bursaries for students and early career researchers wishing to attend the next Scottish Student Archaeology Society Conference (SSASC) hosted at The University of Edinburghon the 15th-16th February 2025. The bursary will cover the costs of attendance, travel and accommodation (where needed) for the two-day event. This conference is a great opportunity to meet other archaeology students from across Scotland and hear the latest research happening in Scottish universities.
Following a successful bursary application, we ask recipients to write a short case study with an overview of their research or the paper/poster presented at SSASC (if applicable).
To apply, please email our Head of Research (helen@socantscot.org) with an introduction to yourself and a short description of your research interests and why you would like to attend SSASC. Please also include a short statement of support from a supervisor or lecturer.
The closing date for applications is the 31st January 2025, with decisions communicated by the 3rd February 2025 to allow time to book transport and accommodation.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about applying and check out our other bursary opportunities here.
This is the first addition to the Archaeological Science framework since its publication in 2012, and offers a deeper understanding of the significance of dendrochronology in Scottish archaeology and beyond.
The framework explores the intricate applications of denrochronology under headings including Dendroecology, Woodland History and Dendroclimatology. Each chapter also highlights key research questions and recommendations for future researchers.
We’d like to extend our thanks and congratulations to the authors and contributors of the framework, which was created as a collaborative project between Dendrochronicle, Forest Research, AOC Archaeology Group, University of St Andrews and Swansea University. The project was proudly sponsored by Forestry and Land Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland.
Our September newsletter is now available! We have some exciting events coming up, including the launch of the brand new Dendrochronology Framework at ELBAC this November.
Click here to see where we’ll be and how you can get involved.
Our latest newsletter is now available! With exciting news for the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework, and the first update to the Archaeological Science framework since it was completed in 2012, it’s been a busy summer for the ScARF team.
Our latest newsletter is now avaialble! From an exciting start to a regional research framework project to a brand new ECR case study, you can read all the ScARF updates here.
We have created a survey to gather feedback on our Regional Research Frameworks, which form an important part of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework. Your input as a user, contributor or both is incredibly valuable to us.
The purpose of the survey is to collect information to help us develop our best practice strategy for the development of future Research Frameworks. The feedback collected from this survey will help us ensure that this strategy aligns with the needs of both contributors and users.
By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you’ll contribute to shaping the future of Scotland’s Archaeological Research Framework. The deadline for participation is 31st May and your responses will be anonymous.
To share your opinions on the Regional Research Frameworks, follow the link here.
Our latest newsletter is now available to keep you in the loop with all our exciting updates, including our Regional Research Frameworks survey, the upcoming CVARF Symposium and a new job opportunity.
Click here to read the full newsletter and sign up to future newsletters at the bottom of this page.
The first CVARF symposium will be held on the 7th and 8th June 2024 in Glasgow. This two-day event will involve short talks, workshops and walking tours to showcase some of the exciting archaeology of the Clyde Valley region, and offer the chance to have your say in the creation of the highly anticipated Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework.
The symposium will be held at the Senate Room at the University of Glasgow and at Govan Old Church.
Please head to our Eventbrite page for more information and to book your place now!
*This is an in-person only event, though the presentations will be recorded and made available on the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland YouTube channel. Online and hybrid events will take place as part of the CVARF project in due course.
Venues
Day 1 — Senate Room, Main Building, University of Glasgow (with reception at the Molema Building)
Day 2 — Govan Old Parish Church, Govan
Event Schedule
Day 1: Friday 7th June — Senate Room, University of Glasgow
9.30 — 10:00 Registration
Morning Session
The morning session will aim to begin to share some of our current knowledge and understanding of archaeological research across the Clyde Valley region.
10:00 — 10.30: Introduction to the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework
Following an introduction to the project, there will be a series of short talks to set the scene which will give an overview of the key interests, knowledge and most recent research carried out by three core stakeholder groups in the region.
10.35 — 11.05: Community/Third Sector
11.10 — 11.40: Commercial/professional
11.45 — 12.15: Academic
12.15 — 12.30: Discussion
12.30 — 13.30: Lunch (provided)
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session will aim to Identify key future collaborative research activities. Following short introductory talks on each topic we will break out into small groups to explore different themes and objectives.
13.30 — 14.30: Establish key shared future research themes and questions, and potential associated outputs & outcomes. We will focus on participatory/outcome focused approaches to research
14.35 — 15.35: Address research priorities in and which complement the existing ScARF framework. We will focus on Research Focus (how do we prioritise and formulate action research)
15.35 — 16.00: Summary, discussions and questions
16.00 — 17.00: Reception with wine and nibbles (to take place in University of Glasgow’s Archaeology Department, Molema Building)
Day 2: Saturday 8th June 2024 — Govan Old Parish Church
Morning session
The second day will focus on how we can build increased capacity to deliver greater public benefit in the Clyde Valley region through archaeological research, as well as investigating what we need to do to support training and skills activities, knowledge exchange events and coproduction of CVARF outputs.
10.00 — 10.15: Introduction to Day 2
10.15 — 11.15: Panel Discussion – Identifying opportunities for alignment and collaboration on archaeological research in partnership between stakeholders
11.20 — 12.20: Panel Discussion – The future of Heritage groups
12.20 — 12.45: Discussion in breakout groups – How do we build increased capacity to deliver greater public benefit?
12.45 — 13.45 Lunch (provided)
Afternoon activities
13.45 — 16.00: Exploring Govan
Tours of Govan’s archaeology, including:
Clyde Archaeology tour of the archaeology of Govan Old Graveyard
Walking tour of Govan
Walking tour of the Garden Festival Site
16.00: End of event
Venue information
Senate Room, University of Glasgow:
To get to the Senate Room, enter the Main Building via the middle, front door (Hunterian Museum) and either take the lift to level 4 and follow signs, or go through double doors on the right hand side and go up via stairs to the next level and follow signs. Volunteers will be on hand to guide guests to the room on Friday morning.
The room is fully accessible and has an inbuilt induction audio loop. You can view more details about the venue here.
Govan Old Church:
Govan Old Church is 150 metres from the Govan subway station. Limited on-street carparking is available in the vicinity of the church.
The Old Church is currently being renovated to improve accessibility. At present, the church entrance has 5 steps, with a mobile ramp on site to assist when required. More information is available here.
Some activities, including site visits and walking tours, may not be suitable for those with mobility issues due to uneven ground. Please get in touch if you need more information about the accessibility of the venues and walking tours.
Our March newsletter is packed full of exciting events coming up over the next few months. From Neolithic Salt to our first symposium in the Clyde Valley, there’s something for everyone!
Read the full newsletter here for all the latest news from the ScARF team.
