University Archaeology Day

University Archaeology Day 2026 - the future of our past is in YOUR hands!

* Fascinated by the histories of people, cultures, places and things?
* Up for knowledge, travel and adventure?
* Looking for a degree that spans the humanities as well as the physical, natural and social sciences, equipping you with the skills for careers in anything from commercial archaeology to marketing and retail via the public sector and everything in between?

If so, then archaeology could be the degree for you! Come to the FREE University Archaeology Day at St Martins House Conference Centre [https://www.stmartinshouse.com/] in Leicester on Monday 27th October, 11am-4pm or enjoy our livestreamed panel events to find out about the opportunities an Archaeology degree can offer you.

* Meet the experts - talk to archaeologists from university departments across the UK, as well as professional archaeologists and heritage practitioners.
* Hear about some of the many different aspects of archaeology, from excavation to tackling some of the many challenges of 21st century life, in our livestreamed panel events.
* Learn about the exciting research and opportunities available at universities across the UK.
* Get application and career tips. Does the past hold the key to your future?

Come along and join in with our activities/visits on the day or attend our panel events online to find out what archaeology is all about, what its like to study the subject at university, and the kinds of careers that archaeology students can go in to - everything you need to know about studying this exciting and incredibly broad subject, which combines arts, humanities and sciences to develop a mix of highly employable skills which can open doors to all kinds of careers.

You will meet lecturers and current students from archaeology departments across the UK, as well as professional bodies and employers, and a get a chance to explore first hand what its like to study archaeology at university and the career opportunities available afterwards. You will have the opportunity to ask all the questions you ever had about degree programmes and institutions, applications and careers. A series of panel sessions, streamed online, will also show the breadth of the subject, highlight cutting-edge research and some of the latest finds and debates, and cover application tips, careers advice and more.

The event is completely FREE, but please book tickets in advance to ensure entry on the day and to receive the link to join the livestreamed panel events.

Get involved in University Archaeology Day and find out what an archaeology degree can do for you!

University Archaeology Day is designed for prospective undergraduate or graduate students, careers advisers, teachers and anyone with an interest in the subject. It is aimed mainly at students in years 12 and 13 and mature students considering studying archaeology and allied subjects at university, as well as at current HE students thinking about postgraduate options. However year 11 and even younger students may also find it helpful to plan ahead, and everyone is welcome! The day is organised by University Archaeology UK and the Council for British Archaeology. St Martin's House Conference Centre iseasily reached by public transport and by car [https://www.stmartinshouse.com/] and is fully accessible for those attending in person (for more information click HERE), and live captioning by Zoom will be available during the panel sessions.

Register NOW:

* To attend in person, book through Ticketsource to secure your FREE place. Note that we require under 18s attending in person to be accompanied by a responsible adult, whose contact details should be supplied. No contact details will be shared with third parties, and all will be deleted immediately after the event.
* To participate in the panel sessions online, register in advance via Zoom by clicking HERE. Live captioning by Zoom will be available during the panel events (note, there is no need to book a ticket via ticketsource to attend online, just pre-register directly with zoom).

For more information on the day, check out https://universityarchaeology.co.uk/university-archaeology-day/ and follow the hashtag #UAD25 across social media via our Linktree https://linktr.ee/University Archaeology Day [http://linktr.ee/University Archaeology Day]