University of Sheffield Archaeology student denounces planned closure
Maria, a former student at the Archaeology Department at the University of Sheffield spoke to the WSWS about its planned closure .
She said, “I was deeply shocked and saddened when I heard the news that the Archaeology Department is under institutional review which could lead to its dissolution and closure.
A protest sign reading Save Archaeology on the Sheffield Minalloy House building of the University of Sheffield s Department of Archaeology (Credit: WSWS Media)
“I studied for a BSc in Archaeological Sciences at Sheffield and am now finishing a PhD at the University of Oxford. I grew up in Portugal and came to Sheffield because I was seeking a holistic multi-disciplinary degree with strong foundations in science and heritage as well as theoretical, analytical, and practical training. The universities in my home country did not, and still do not, offer a comparable course. I know many other European, In
University of Sheffield plans to close world-leading Archaeology Department
The University Executive Board (UEB) of the University of Sheffield plans to close its world-renowned Department of Archaeology. This act of wanton cultural vandalism could be greenlighted in a matter of weeks as early as September with the loss of the remaining 11 jobs.
The University of Sheffield is one of only seven of the 24 Russell Group universities (the UK’s highest-ranking) with a dedicated archaeology department. Established in 1976, Sheffield archaeology is currently ranked 5th in the UK, and 12th worldwide. It is conducting groundbreaking and crucial research and teaching, including valuable work at Stonehenge.