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image captionOne of the options being considered includes closing the department and making staff redundant
Archaeologists have said proposals to close a world-renowned university department would be a devastating blow to the country.
Archaeology staff at the University of Sheffield have been told their jobs could be at risk after a review.
A petition to save the department has gathered more than 16,000 signatures, and academics across the country have urged bosses to spare it from the axe.
The university said no decisions had yet been taken.
At a meeting earlier this week, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, staff were told three options had been put forward regarding the future of the department:
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The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra includes (left to right) Dan Neale (guitars, vocals), Lisi Wright (violin, vocals), Mario Dawson (drums) and John Wright (bass, vocals). The foursome will perform live at Detroit Lakes Historic Holmes Theatre this Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Theatre seating is limited due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, though live streaming is also available. (Submitted photo)
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