Public Lecture: Introduction to archaeobotany: what plants can tell us about the past

Public Lecture: Introduction to archaeobotany: what plants can tell us about the past

This lecture will be given by Prof. Jennifer Bates from the Seoul National University. During the 1 hr 45 mins lecture, you will learn about how archaeologists can study the past through ancient plant remains. After the lecture, there is an optional practical session, where participants can try to extract plant remains from soil. If participants are keen, Prof. Bates will host another info session to discuss the plant remains discovered by the students during the practical session.

We welcome participants of any background to join, no prior experiences in botany or archaeology are necessary.

Date and time:
Lecture ........................21st Oct (Monday) 14:30 - 16:15
Optional practical.........21st Oct (Monday) 17:30 - 18:15
Optional info session ...28th Oct (Monday) 14:30 - 16:15

Location: UCC-C2 T.C. Cheng Building, United College, CUHK.

This workshop is free for all to attend, but due to limited capacity, registration is REQUIRED. Your place is only secured upon receipt of a confirmation email from us.

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Would you like to attend the practical session (floatation and wet sieving)?
Date: 21 Oct 2024
Time: 17:30 - 18:15
Location: Lawn outside of the lecture hall

Would you like to attend the practical session (floatation and wet sieving)?
Date: 21 Oct 2024
Time: 17:30 - 18:15
Location: Lawn outside of the lecture hall Yes No
Would you like to attend the follow up info session for the practical session?
Date: 28 Oct 2024
Time: 14:30 - 16:15
Location: UCC-C2 United College, CUHK

Would you like to attend the follow up info session for the practical session?
Date: 28 Oct 2024
Time: 14:30 - 16:15
Location: UCC-C2 United College, CUHK Yes No
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