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DUSANE 2019 – Dutch Symposium of the Ancient Near East

DUSANE 2019 Date and place: 24 April 2019 Time: 13:00 – 19:00 Location: van Steenis (Faculty of Archaeology), Einsteinweg 2, Leiden Credits: 1 EC for participation and an elaborate reflection report. 1 EC stands for 28 hours of study work, so the reflection report needs to be more than just a sum-up of the day. Incorporate literature […]

The History of Mediterranean Archaeology in the Low Countries – TMA & Argos

The History of Mediterranean Archaeology in the Low Countries – TMA & Argos Date and place: 8 March 2019, Leemanszaal, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden Credits: 1 for full-day participation and written report Language: English Deadline for abstracts: 15 January Online registration: here Deadline for posters: Let them know before March 1st that you want to bring […]

Beyond Malinowski: reconnecting archaeology and anthropology

‘Beyond Malinowski’ reconnecting archaeology and anthropology Credits: 1 EC Date: February 21, 2019 13:00-17:00 Venue: Faculty of Archaeology, van Steenisgebouw, Leiden University Cost: free Registration deadline: 15 February Most archaeologists have some basic knowledge of anthropology and ethnography. Every archaeologist has heard of Malinowski’s Kula Ring and Mauss’ Essay sur le don. Occasionally archaeologists even […]

CRASIS Annual Meeting 2019

CRASIS Annual Meeting & Masterclass 2019 1 EC, for attending the annual meeting on 8 March, and writing a report Friday 8 March 2019, Annual Meeting Registration is open until Sunday 3 March. Location: Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies (Oude Boteringestraat 38), Court Room The CRASIS Annual Meeting is set up as an informal meeting […]

Steentijddag 2019

Steentijddag, 2019 Lipsiusgebouw Universiteit Leiden, Cleveringaplaats 1, Leiden IMPORTANT: This event is in Dutch! 1 EC The Steentijddag is an annual event that always takes place on the first Saturday in February. It is an initiative of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden and the Faculty of Archeology at Leiden University. The organization is in the hands […]

Reading Soils and Sediments: Global Geoarchaeology

Reading Soils and Sediments: Global Geoarchaeology 2 Days, 2 EC 25 and 26 March 2019, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam In two weeks ARCHON’s annual Geoarchaeology courses will take place at the VU in Amsterdam. We provide two courses, which are both taught by Professor Ian A. Simpson and dr. Sjoerd J. Kluiving.  It is not mandatory […]

Archon and the General Data Protection Regulation

In the Netherlands the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has become law as of 25 of May 2018. Archon wants to be transparent about how it processes your personal data. On the other hand, a rigid interpretation and application of this law would not only result in a significant amount of administrative work for Archon’s […]

14 December 2018 – Annual Conference on the Roman archaeology of the Netherlands

Romeinensymposium – The Annual Conference on the Roman archaeology of the Netherlands VU University Amsterdam IMPORTANT: This event is in Dutch! 1 EC The Annual Conference on the Roman archaeology of the Netherlands and adjacent areas aims to provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge between professionals working in universities, archaeological companies, heritage institutions, and […]

30-31 October 2018 – Collaborative Filmmaking in Archaeology

Collaborative Filmmaking Approaches in Archaeology and Heritage University of Leiden 1 EC Documentaries are gradually becoming an integral part of research programs in archaeological and heritage studies throughout the world. The methods and techniques employed in the design and making of these films are expressions of authorized and/or critical heritage discourses (Smith 2006). Audiovisual recording […]

Archon Day 2018

Looking back on Archon Day 2018 Archon Day 2018 took place on Friday 26 October. Students and professional researchers from different institutions came together at the RCE in Amersfoort, to talk about archaeological practice and academic education. It was an inspiring day with an energetic crowd. We are already excited for the next edition. But […]