Join us on Tuesday for our public lecture 'Digging for the truth'

 

Join us next Tuesday for our public lecture: 'Digging for the truth', as part of Holocaust Memorial Day!

 

Have you ever wondered how communities recover from conflict, mass violence, or genocide?

 

In collaboration with Holocaust Memorial Day at the University of Huddersfield, Professor Caroline Sturdy Colls (Centre of Archaeology) will be taking to the stage in Oastler at 5.00pm, to share inspiring stories of people coming together to face difficult pasts and explores how archaeology is shedding light on some of the darkest chapters of 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, 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 any of our Holocaust Memorial Day activity, 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.