Digging for the truth - How archaeology can help communities face the past

You're invited to join us for our January event, in collaboration with Holocaust Memorial Day at the University of Huddersfield.

On Tuesday 28 January, Professor Caroline Sturdy Colls (Centre of Archaeology) will be taking to the stage in our next public lecture as part of the Research in Conversation series.

Have you ever wondered how communities recover from conflict, mass violence, or genocide? Join Professor Sturdy Colls as she explores how archaeology is shedding new light on some of the darkest chapters of 20th- and 21st-century history.

In this thought-provoking talk, you'll discover:

How archaeologists uncover new insights into the fate of missing persons
The landscapes of violence and genocide and the surprising clues left behind
How diverse communities are engaging with and confronting these painful histories

Drawing on her work at over 60 sites worldwide, Professor Sturdy Colls will share inspiring stories of people coming together to face difficult pasts. You’ll hear about ground-breaking projects that use everything from community digs to theatre and art to promote understanding and healing.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, passionate about social justice, or curious about the role of research in modern society, this eye-opening lecture will change the way you think about archaeology’s impact on communities and their recovery.

For further details on the lecture, or Holocaust Memorial Day, visit the Eventbrite page here: http://hud.ac/tjo

Our Research in Conversation events are free and open to students, staff and the general public, and are an opportunity to share our fantastic research and its relevance in the everyday world, featuring talks around various topics of interest, and hearing directly from our very own university experts and from those around the world.

Each lecture will give you the opportunity to get involved with a question-and-answer session, and the chance to network with like-minded individuals, over complimentary refreshments.