II RESEARCH CONFERENCE of
THE INSTITUTE of ARCHEOLOGY of
THE UNIVERSITY of BARCELONA (IAUB)
🌐 11th of December, the Institute of Archaeology of the University of Barcelona (IAUB) held its biennial conference.
Here we share with you pictures and a brief description of it. 📃📸
Morning Session
9:00-9:30: Registre de participants
🔖 We are delighted to bring together experts, scientists and enthusiasts for a day of learning and discovery. #UBConference #Archaeology #EventKickOff
9:30-9:50: Salutació i presentació
👋 Opening remarks from our esteemed directors, Miguel Ángel Cau (Director of IAUB), Dolores López (Deputy Director of IAUB), and Enric Garcia (Director of the Museu Marítim). The conference officially started. #OpeningRemarks #UBArchaeology #MuseumMaritim
Sessió 1 (Moderator: Alejandro Perez-Perez)
9:50-10:10: «Treballant per una Arqueologia més justa i inclusiva»
🌍 This session dives into the commitment to a more just and inclusive archaeology. The presentation explores the work of the Equalities and Intersectionality Committee at the Institute of Archaeology, UB, and its efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive approach to the field. #ArchaeologyForAll #InclusiveResearch #UBArchaeology
10:10-10:30: «Inferir la locomoció d’espècies fòssils»
🦖 Discover how studying the soft tissues of modern species helps archaeologists infer the locomotion of ancient fossil species! A fascinating look into the intersection of biology and archaeology. #FossilStudies #MovementInHistory #UBResearch
10:30-11: Pausa Café (Bar-restauranr del Museu Marítim)
☕ A short break and a well-deserved reception were enjoyed. #MuseumVisit #CoffeeBreak #UBConference
Sessió 2 (Moderator: Dolores López)
11:00-11:20: «Exposición de dentina, taxa de desgaste dental i edat de mort»
🦷 New insights into the wear and tear of teeth as a means to estimate age at death. This research brings a new perspective to archaeological investigations into human life in the past. #ForensicArchaeology #DentalResearch #UBConference
11:20-11:40: «El projecte ERC SPEGEOCHERT: estat de la investigació un any després de seu inici»
🔍 The ERC-funded SPEGEOCHERT project gives us a glimpse into the ongoing research that bridges archaeology with cutting-edge science. Stay tuned for exciting updates from this multi-disciplinary team! #ArchaeologyScience #SPEGEOCHERT #ResearchInnovation
11:40-12:00: «Conservation of the Moai on Easter Island»
🌿 The mysteries of the Moai statues on Easter Island continue to captivate us. This presentation highlights the conservation efforts to preserve these monumental figures for future generations. #Moai #EasterIsland #CulturalHeritage
12:00-12:20: «El projecte del barri del riu San Juan en Teotihuacan, Mèxic»
🏺 Exploring ancient Teotihuacan through excavation at the San Juan River. A project that uncovers more about the daily lives of one of Mesoamerica’s most iconic civilizations. #Teotihuacan #ArchaeologyInMexico #UBResearch
12:20-12:40: «Arqueologia Forense: Detecció de bombes de la Guerra Civil enterrades al subsol durant més de 80 anys»
💣 Forensic archaeology takes a vital role in uncovering and preserving history. Today, we explore the detection of Civil War-era bombs buried underground for over 80 years. #ForensicArchaeology #CivilWarHistory #UBConference
Afternoon Session
Sessió 3 (Moderator: Javier Mangado)
15:30-15:50: «El análisis computacional de textos aplicado a la interpretación de narrativas arqueológicas»
💻 The intersection of technology and archaeology! This session explores how computational tools are helping archaeologists decode ancient texts and narratives. #DigitalArchaeology #ComputationalMethods #UBResearch
15:50-16:10: «Del negre al vermell: evidències de la vaixella de taula en la xarxa comercial mediterrània dels segles II-I ae»
🍷 A dive into the Mediterranean trade networks and the evolution of tableware styles. A fascinating look at how everyday objects reveal much about ancient cultures. #MediterraneanTrade #AncientCeramics #ArchaeologyHistory
16:10-16:30: «Ecclesiæ, cœmeteria et loci (sæc. VIII XI) / ECLOC. Sancti Cirici de Colera, Sidilianum, Sancti Hilarii de Breda, Olerdola. Resultados preliminares del projecte en curs»
⛪ A fascinating look at early medieval ecclesiastical sites in the Mediterranean, including preliminary results from the ongoing «ECLOC» project in Spain. #MedievalArchaeology #EcclesiasticalSites #UBResearch
16:30-16:50: «Arqueologia a l’antiga Bactriana: Hel·lenisme, Budisme i Islam»
🏺 A journey through ancient Bactria, where the influences of Hellenism, Buddhism, and Islam converge. Discover the deep cultural connections of this region. #Bactria #Hellenism #CulturalHeritage
16:50-17:30: Pausa Café (La Terracita, CCCB)
☕ A short break and a well-deserved reception were enjoyed. #CCCB #CoffeeBreak #UBConference
Sessió 4 (Moderator: Marisol Madrid)
17:30-17:50: «El Hort Petit i el règim alimentari del Real Monasterio de Pedralbes: una aproximació des de la bioarqueologia»
🥕 Uncovering the dietary practices of the Real Monasterio de Pedralbes through bioarchaeological analysis. A unique insight into the life of medieval monastic communities. #Bioarchaeology #MonasteryDiet #UBResearch
17:50-18:10: «El proyecto de la ERC ARTSOUNDSCAPES: el sonido y la música entre los cazadores-recolectores del Holoceno y en las primeras sociedades hortícolas y ganaderas»
🎶 Soundscapes in archaeology! This presentation reveals how researchers are studying ancient music and sound in hunter-gatherer and early agricultural societies. #Artsoundscapes #ArchaeologicalMusic #UBConference
18:10-19:30: «Astronomía en el paisaje romano para la construcción de un imperio. El caso de Barcino (Barcelona) y Tarraco (Tarragona)»
🌌 The Roman Empire’s fascination with the stars! This guest lecture explores the role of astronomy in shaping the cities of Barcino (Barcelona) and Tarraco (Tarragona). #RomanAstronomy #CulturalLandscape #UBResearch
CLOENDA
19:30-20:00: Cloenda amb Sr. Dr. Jordi Garcia Fernández, Sra. Dra. Mercè Pallàs, Miguel Ángel Cau, Xavier Luri
🎉 As we conclude the conference, we thank all the participants, speakers, and attendees who made this event a success. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the Institute of Archaeology. #ConferenceClosing #UBArchaeology #ThankYou
CÒCTEL
20:00-22:00: Còctel informal a la Sala Liceu, Hotel Le Méridien
🍸 An informal cocktail and networking session at the beautiful Sala Liceu, Le Méridien Hotel. Enjoyed great conversation and music by DJ FunkCesc! #Networking #CocktailParty #UBConference #DJFunkCesc