Events Calendar – British School at Athens

Half a Century of Archaeological Science in Greece: Past, Present, & Future

Celebrating 50 Years, The Marc and Ismene Fitch Laboratory for Archaeological Science

On November 29th, 2024, the Fitch Laboratory at the British School at Athens (BSA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since its inception in 1974, the Fitch has grown from a small experiment into an international hub for archaeological science. As the first laboratory of its kind in Greece—and among only a few globally—the Fitch Laboratory’s history traces the development of the field globally, as well as in Greece.

On this occasion the Fitch Laboratory team welcomes the opportunity to reflect and celebrate Half a Century of Archaeological Science in Greece. We have organised an international conference where leading experts in the field will explore how archaeological science has contributed to our understanding of the human past in Greece, focusing on three main topics: Movement and Mobility; Everyday Life; Landscape Histories and Environment. We are looking forward to sharing the preliminary programme in mid-September and opening registration. For now, please save the date (29th November – 01 December 2024).

The conference will be in person at the British School at Athens and we will live stream it for those who are not able to physically attend. Online participation will be limited to viewing only.

We are now accepting poster submissions:

We would like to take this opportunity to open a call for poster presentations. We welcome submissions that align with one of the key themes, research that showcases collaborative and multi-disciplinary projects, and that reflects current research – complementing oral papers by invited speakers who will consider future perspectives and challenges.

Submission guidelines:

• Abstract: Please submit your abstract using the template provided: Fitch50_Abstract template. Submissions must include a title, a list of authors (with affiliations), and an abstract of no more than 300 words. All abstracts must be written in English.
• Deadline: The submission deadline is 30th September 2024. Please send your submissions to Fitch50@bsa.ac.uk.
• Notification: Authors will be informed of the outcome of their submission by 14th October 2024.
• Poster Specifications: Posters should be A0 in size, portrait orientation. Printing is the responsibility of the authors. Materials for affixing the posters to boards will be provided. At least one author is expected to attend the conference and be present by their poster during the designated poster sessions to engage with attendees and answer questions.