Access Cambridge Archaeology is an outreach unit within the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge, based in the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research. The primary aim of Access Cambridge Archaeology is to enhance educational, economic and social well-being through active participation in archaeology. It seeks to achieve this by running novel, fun and challenging activities for members of the public, including school pupils, to develop new skills and confidence; raise their educational aspirations, boost their academic performance; enjoy learning for the love of it; take part in new archaeological excavations and make new discoveries about themselves and the world around them.
Access Cambridge Archaeology activities and events are available for people of all ages and interests. Field Academies and Discovery Days provide for young people of secondary school age, with junior versions of these tailored for younger pupils, while anybody can get involved in community excavations. Find out more about Access Cambridge Archaeology and the programmes on offer below.
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About UsFind out about more about Access Cambridge Archaeology. |
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Community ArchaeologyWays in which members of the public can set up and/or get involved in new archaeological investigations in and around their local communities. |
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Activities for SchoolsInformation for teachers and students on Discovery Days, the Higher Education Field Academies (HEFA) and the Cambridge Archaeology Project (CAP). |
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Archaeology: Can you dig it?What is archaeology? What do archaeologists do? What kind of stuff do they find?
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Prospective StudentsConsidering applying to university? Want to study archaeology? Want to study at the University of Cambridge?
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Excavation ReportsView summaries about the excavations at each site, see test pit locations, and pottery reports. |
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Join us on FacebookTalk to other candidates and current students - share photos and keep up to date with Access Cambridge Archaeology Events! |
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The ACA BlogKeep up to date with all the latest ACA activites, news and events.
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