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Persönliches Profil
Research Expertise
I am the Programme Leader for the MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology, and Lecturer in Archaeology, based at Orkney College. My research explores Art and Archaeology in its broadest sense, from the interpretation of prehistoric visual culture to the intersections between contemporary art practice and the archaeological imagination. My professional background is in heritage and archaeology, with experience spanning community development and heritage-led regeneration, museum curation, commercial archaeological fieldwork, and higher education teaching.
Research Interests
Material and Visual Culture; Contemporary Art and Archaeology; Markmaking, Rock Art and Graffiti; Environmental Humanities; Interdisciplinary Pedagogies; Practice-as-Research; North Sea and North Atlantic; Cultural Heritage;
PhD Supervision
Helen Garbett (PhD Creative Practice): “The Human-Limpet Project: An art-based investigation into human and limpet entanglements over time”
Gary Lloyd (PhD Archaeology): "Made Through Making: Stonework, skill and social change in Neolithic Orkney"
Sophie Durbin (PhD Archaeology): "Burial Assemblages of Early Medieval Orkney: Approaches for Remote Audience Engagement"
Key Projects
The Many Lives of Cardboard: The Many Lives of Cardboard
TRANSECTS - TRANSitions in marine Energy for Coastal communities over Time and Space: TRANSECTS Coastal Communities and Energy Transitions
International Network for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland (INCAScot): International network for contemporary archaeology in Scotland
Bildung/Akademische Qualifikationen
Doctor of Philosophy, Art and Architecture in Neolithic Orkney: Process, Temporality and Context, University of Aberdeen
Datum der Bewilligung: 11 Feb. 2016
Master of Arts, Archaeology and Prehistory, University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Science, Archaeological Science, University of Sheffield
Externe Posten
Committee Member, Contemporary and Historical Archaeology in Theory conference standing committee
2025 → …
Panel Member, UKRI Interdisciplinary Assessment College
2024 → 2026
Editorial Board Member, British Archaeological Reports, Contemporary and Historical Archaeology Series
Okt. 2020 → …
Trustee, Orkney Natural History Society Museum (Stromness Museum)
Dez. 2015 → …
Keywords
- CC Archaeology
- N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
Kompetenzen im Bereich UN SDGs
2015 einigten sich UN-Mitgliedstaaten auf 17 globale Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs) zur Beendigung der Armut, zum Schutz des Planeten und zur Förderung des allgemeinen Wohlstands. Die Arbeit dieser Person leistet einen Beitrag zu folgendem(n) SDG(s):
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Partnerships
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Kooperationen und Spitzenforschungsbereiche der letzten fünf Jahre
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The Many Lives of Cardboard
Thomas, A. (!!CoI), Razzall, L. (!!PI) & Boast, H. (!!CoI)
1/02/26 → 31/05/27
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TRANSECTS: TRANSitions In Energy For Coastal Communities Over Time And Space (TRANSECTS)
Thomas, A. (!!CoI), Harland, J. (!!CoI), Bevan, A. (!!CoI) & Lee, D. (Researcher)
1/04/24 → 31/03/28
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International Network for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland (INCAScot)
Hale, A. (!!PI), Thomas, A. (!!CoI), Brophy, K. (!!CoI) & MacGregor, G. (!!CoI)
29/03/21 → 29/09/23
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The Apocalyptic Quotidian: The Everyday Crises of Environments
Bezan, S. (!!PI), Thomas, A. (CoPI), Razzall, L. (CoPI), Boast, H. (CoPI), Mika-Bresolin, K. (CoPI), Abdalla, D. (CoPI) & French, J. (CoPI)
1/05/23 → 31/10/24
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Thinking through Lichen
Thomas, A. (!!PI), French, J. (!!PI) & Bezan, S. (!!PI)
1/04/23 → 30/03/24
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Contemporary Art and Archaeology: Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Practice
Thomas, A. (!!PI)
1/03/22 → 1/08/22
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Contemporary Art and Archaeology: Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Practice in the Digital University
Thomas, A., 11 Jan. 2024, Teaching and Learning the Archaeology of the Contemporary Era. Moshenska, G. (Hrsg.). Bloomsbury AcademicPublikation: Chapter (peer-reviewed) › Begutachtung
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Development of an interdisciplinary conceptual framework to understand marine energy transitions in North Sea coastal communities
Gormley, K., Burdon , D., Atkinson, D., Bevan, A., Harland, J., Jaeger, S., Kerr, S. A., Lee, D., McCarron, A., McGrane, S., McWhinnie, L., Potts, T., Shapovalova, D., Sheehy, J., Thomas, A. & Alexander, K., 18 Feb. 2026, in: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition. 100143.Publikation: Article › Begutachtung
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MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology at UHI
Thomas, A., 2023, in: Orkney Archaeology Review. 8Publikation: Article
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Intensely moved by the human stories at launch of ‘World of Stonehenge’
Thomas, A., 21 Feb. 2022, Ness of Brodgar Trust.Publikation: Other contribution
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Mobiliary art
Thomas, A., 23 Juni 2022, Down the Bright Stream: The Prehistory of Woodcock Corner and the Tregurra Valley, Cornwall. Taylor, S. (Hrsg.). Oxford: Archaeopress, S. 127-138 11 S.Publikation: Other chapter contribution
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Points in the Ambience – Travels with Archaeologists and Artists in Orkney.
Brind, S., Harrold, J., Hale, A., Lee, D. & Thomas, A., 28 Jan. 2022, in: The Drouth.Publikation: Article
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Auszeichnungen
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Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) Most Inspiring Lecturer 2025
Thomas, A. (Recipient), 10 Feb. 2025
Auszeichnung: Prize (including medals and awards)
Aktivitäten
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The Institute of Making, University College London
Thomas, A. (Visiting researcher)
7 Mai 2026Aktivität: Visiting an external academic institution
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The British Library
Thomas, A. (Visiting researcher)
7 Mai 2026Aktivität: Visiting an external academic institution
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Culture for Climate Scotland Local Assembly (Invited speaker)
Thomas, A. (Invited speaker), Kaar, J. (Invited speaker) & Lee, D. (Invited speaker)
28 Apr. 2026Aktivität: Invited talk
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Sensing transition: Arts methodologies and the politics of energy futures
Thomas, A. (Invited speaker)
29 Juni 2026 → 30 Juni 2026Aktivität: Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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TRANSECTS Walkshop (Flotta)
Lee, D. (Organiser), Kaar, J. (Organiser), Harland, J. (Organiser), Bevan, A. (Organiser) & Thomas, A. (Organiser)
24 Apr. 2026 → 26 Apr. 2026Aktivität: Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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TRANSECTS Walkshop (Birsay)
Lee, D. (Organiser), Kaar, J. (Organiser), Harland, J. (Speaker), Thomas, A. (Organiser) & Bevan, A. (Organiser)
27 März 2026 → 28 März 2026Aktivität: Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Nuart Plus International Street Art Conference 2026 (Invited speaker)
Thomas, A. (Invited speaker)
22 Apr. 2026 → 26 Apr. 2026Aktivität: Invited talk
Presseberichte
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University of Aberdeen to lead major new North Sea heritage doctoral research consortium
9/07/26 → 10/07/26
5 Objekte von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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UHI Award Associate Professorships
Thomas, A., Beattie, M. & Williams, B.
25/04/26 → 27/04/26
2 Objekte von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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Salmon farms seabed innovator is made associate professor by UHI
Thomas, A., Beattie, M. & Williams, B.
24/04/26
1 Objekt von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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Digging the Bigger Picture: The Friends of Cookham Abbey Art and Archaeology Symposium - Day 1
23/06/25
1 Objekt von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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University Of The Good countries And Islands Scientists Lead £2.9m Drive For Beach front Sustainable power
15/07/24
1 Objekt von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
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UHI Researchers Play a Key Role in £2.9m Project to Help Coastal Communities Cope With The Move to Renewable Energy
4/07/24
1 Objekt von Medienberichte
Presse/Medien: Research
Thesis / Studienabschlussarbeit
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Art and Architecture in Neolithic Orkney: Process, Temporality and Context
Thomas, A. (Author), Downes, J. (Supervisor) & Edmonds, M. (Supervisor), 11 Feb. 2016Studienabschlussarbeit: Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by OU/Aberdeen)
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