Society for Medieval Archaeology Student Colloquium

NEW (4 November) - final programme.

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In 2013 this successful annual event will be held in King’s College Auditorium at the University of Aberdeen between the 7-8th November. Over the two days there will be paper sessions, a poster session, two keynote lecture, a wine reception, a whisky tasting session, a conference dinner, and Scottish country dancing. On Saturday 9th November there will be a trip to a range of Medieval sites in Aberdeenshire.

The Society for Medieval Archaeology Student Colloquium provides a platform for postgraduates and early career professionals to share their research. The Colloquium presents papers from across the medieval period (5th-16th centuries AD) and from all geographical areas. Papers are not restricted to archaeology and interdisciplinary papers with a broader medieval significance are especially encouraged. There is also a prominent poster session and, although presentations will be restricted to postgraduates and early career professionals, the organisers welcome posters from all medievalists.

Although the Colloquium is designed as a forum for postgraduates and early career professionals to disseminate and discuss their research we encourage undergraduate students and established academics to attend.

Registration:

Student members

Attendance is free for student members of the Society and £20 for non-student members.

Student members must register their attendance online through the Eventbrite system (www.socmedarch.eventbrite.co.uk) by Friday 18^th October.

Are you a student but not a member of The Society for Medieval Archaeology?You will have to pay the conference registration fee of £20. However, it is worth noting that the fee to join the society as a UK student is the same price as the conference registration fee. This means you would gain entry to the conference free of charge and receive the additional benefit of receiving the Society’s highly regarded annual journal Medieval Archaeology and our biannual newsletter.

Non-student members and non-students

Non-student members must register their attendance through Aberdeen University online store (www.store.abdn.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=9&catid=270&prodid=2553). The attendance for non-student members costs £20.

The registration for non-students must be done through online store (www.store.abdn.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=9&catid=270&prodid=2554). The cost of attendance for non-students in £30.

Fieldtrip, whisky tasting and conference dinner

Student members, non-student members, and non-students wishing to attend the fieldtrip must register through online store (www.store.abdn.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=9&catid=270&prodid=2555). The cost of the fieldtrip is £10. 

Those wishing to attend the conference dinner (the cost of which will be c. £15) on Thursday 7^th November, and whisky tasting session on Friday 8^th November should register their interest through the Eventbrite system.

Accommodation and Travel:

Aberdeen has an array of quality accommodation, including hotels, hostels, and guest houses, available within walking distance of King’s College where the Colloquium will be hosted. The accommodation in Aberdeen can be on more expensive side, so we advise the participants book their accommodation in advance.

You are welcome to book your own choice of accommodation but we have provided a brief list on convenient accommodation choices: Accommodation.pdf.

Aberdeen is easily accessible from anywhere in the UK or overseas. Aberdeen’s international airport is served by a number of major carriers, providing an extensive network of routes throughout the UK, direct to Europe and worldwide through major hubs.There is a frequent bus link to the city centre, and taxis from the airport to the University cost around £15. First-class roads south to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and onwards, carry fast coach services linking Aberdeen with the UK’s major cities. The earlier you book your travel, the cheaper the prices. Rail services connect Aberdeen both north and south. There are regular direct trains from London, and services from Edinburgh and Glasgow link with other mainline routes.

For further information on visiting Aberdeen please see:

http://www.visitaberdeen.com/

Programme:

There will be papers throughout the day on Thursday (7th), with a keynote lecture and wine reception and poster session in the evening, followed by conference dinner. On Friday (8th) in addition to the paper sessions there will be a second keynote lecture followed by whisky tasting session and Scottish country dancing.

Further details, including speakers and titles, can be found in the attached Programme_fin.pdf and Abtracts.pdf