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September 2026 Closure

September 2026 Closure

The BSA will be closed for annual maintenance and cleaning 14-20 September 2026. The library will remain open for readers and ...
BSA's Newest Benefactor

BSA’s Newest Benefactor

The British School at Athens is delighted to announce the support of a new major benefactor. Mr Edward Hocknell ...
BSA Arts Researcher in Residence 2026

BSA Arts Researcher in Residence 2026

We are very pleased to announce that the BSA Arts Researcher in Residence (BSA/UAL partnership) for 2026 has been offered ...
Applications are now open for the Myrto Georgakopoulou Award

Applications are now open for the Myrto Georgakopoulou Award

Applications are now open for the Myrto Georgakopoulou Award 2026/27 ...
The Knossos Roman Archaeology Project Update

The Knossos Roman Archaeology Project Update

In May 2026 a new research project started in the Knossos Valley, Crete, co-directed by Dr Daniel Stewart, University of ...
ARTEMIS Project Update

ARTEMIS Project Update

ARTEMIS Season One is a wrap! From 18 May to 17 June 2026, the British School at Athens supported the ...
BSA Annual Newsletter June 2026

BSA Annual Newsletter June 2026

The new annual edition of the BSA Newsletter is now available. The June 2026 Annual Newsletter covers all of our ...
Welcome to our Public Engagement and Events Officer

Welcome to our Public Engagement and Events Officer

We are delighted to welcome Olivia Wilson-Zarganis as the new Public Engagement and Events Officer. Olivia writes: I am very ...
Mountains of Greece podcast

Mountains of Greece podcast

Further to the great success of the conference Mountains of Greece: Heritage narratives from the past for a sustainable future ...
Whit Monday (Αγίου Πνεύματος)

Whit Monday (Αγίου Πνεύματος)

Please note: The BSA Offices and Library will be closed on Monday 1st June 2026 ...
Invitation for applications - Trustee Role on BSA Council

Invitation for applications – Trustee Role on BSA Council

Applications are invited from those interested in becoming a member of Council of the British School at Athens to serve ...
Welcome to the BSA Artist Researcher in Residence, Fitch Bursary holder and AIO Fellow

Welcome to the BSA Artist Researcher in Residence, Fitch Bursary holder and AIO Fellow

We are delighted to give a warm welcome to our Artist Researcher in Residence, Fitch Bursary holder and AIO Fellow ...
1 & 7 May 2026 Closure

1 & 7 May 2026 Closure

Please note: The BSA Library & Offices will be closed on 1 May 2026 (Labor day) and all day on ...
Call for papers - Roman Pottery in the South-Eastern Balkans: From Production to Distribution

Call for papers – Roman Pottery in the South-Eastern Balkans: From Production to Distribution

We are delighted to announce that the call for papers is now open. Submit your contribution to the conference Roman ...
Fieldwork Bursaries 2026

Fieldwork Bursaries 2026

The British School at Athens is committed to supporting student participation in archaeological fieldwork and research in Greece. In addition ...
Call for Applications: Athens Archaeology Festival 2026

Call for Applications: Athens Archaeology Festival 2026

Applications are now open for participation in the Athens Archaeology Festival 2026, inviting individuals, organisations, and creative practitioners to contribute ...
Opportunities at the Fitch Lab

Opportunities at the Fitch Lab

We currently have two exciting opportunities open for application at the Mark and Ismene Fitch Laboratory for Archaeological Science of ...
Easter Closure 2026

Easter Closure 2026

Καλὀ πάσχα! Happy Easter!   Please note: The BSA Library & Offices will be closed 10-14 April 2026 inclusive for ...
Professor Richard Tomlinson (1932-2026)

Professor Richard Tomlinson (1932-2026)

The British School community is saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Tomlinson at the age of 93. Richard ...
Opportunity - BSA Library & Archive Assistant Apprenticeship

Opportunity – BSA Library & Archive Assistant Apprenticeship

We are delighted to announce that applications are now invited for the BSA Library & Archive Assistant Apprenticeship (October 2026 ...