12 September 2023

The Science of Metals and its Role in UK Heritage

Conference organised by Department of Archaeology, University ofReading, and the REMADE project

The conference will focus on interconnected themes:  Roman and Medieval metallurgy; science in UK heritage; increasing access to scientific analysis of small finds; ethics and protocols for sampling archaeological material; displaying and communicating scientific results to the public; open access research.

Confirmed speakers include Keynote: Hella Eckardt (Reading); Peter Bray(Reading); Frances McIntosh (English Heritage); Gail Boyle (BristolMuseum); Sam Moorhead (PAS and British Museum); Gemma Lewis (Durham);Glynn Davis (Colchester Museums), Philippa Walton (Reading).

REMADE is a new initiative led by Dr. Peter Bray (UKRI Future LeadersFellow) to bring together new chemical analysis of Roman and early Medieval copper-alloys, small find specialists, and organisations fromacross the UK heritage sector. It will develop a new chemical and archaeological framework for copper-alloys from these periods, while also creating links and initiatives for promoting archaeological sciencein museums, units, and trusts.

Participation is free and open to everyone, lunch and refreshments willbe provided at the venue. Full programme and venue information to be published in due course.Please register on Eventbrite if you plan to attend IN PERSON: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remade-conference-science-of-metals-and-uk-heritage-tickets-611062583637?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail 

Please email Jo Beales if you plan to attend ONLINE–remade@reading.ac.uk - and we will send you a MS Teams link closer to the event.  Contact Jo Beales for questions about the event –remade@reading.ac.uk

For more information on the REMADE research work visit our website:https://research.reading.ac.uk/remade