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Personal profile
Research expertise
I am the Programme Leader for the MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology, and Lecturer in Archaeology, based at Orkney College.
My interdisciplinary research explores a range of intersections between Art and Archaeology, and recent projects and publications have examined subjects such as prehistoric rock art, graffiti and mark-making, marine plastic, and the politics of cultural heritage.
My work uses art and archaeology as reference points from which to explore practice-led and socially engaged creative engagements, and I have undertaken a number of trans-disciplinary art / archaeology collaborations and residencies. I am currently a Co-Investigator on the RSE-funded International Network for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland (INCAScot).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen
Award Date: 11 Feb 2016
Master of Arts, University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Science, University of Sheffield
External positions
Editorial Board Member
Oct 2020 → …
Advisory Panel Member
Aug 2017 → …
Trustee
Dec 2015 → …
Committee Member
2014 → 2017
Keywords
- CC Archaeology
- N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
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International Network for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland (INCAScot)
Hale, A., Thomas, A., Brophy, K. & MacGregor, G.
29/03/21 → 28/03/23
Project: Research
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Monumental Visions: Art and Archaeology in the Heart of Orkney World Heritage Site
1/01/10 → 31/12/10
Project: Research
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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.Research output: Other contribution
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Mobiliary art
Thomas, A., 23 Jun 2022, Down the Bright Stream: The Prehistory of Woodcock Corner and the Tregurra Valley, Cornwall. Taylor, S. (ed.). Oxford: Archaeopress, p. 127-138 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › 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.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Scotland's first farmers: New insights into early farming practices in North-west Europe
Bishop, R., Gröcke, D., Ralston, I., David, C., Lee, D., Shepherd, A., Thomas, A., Rowley-Conwy, P. & Church, M., 14 Sep 2022, In: Antiquity. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The World of Stonehenge
Thomas, A., 3 Mar 2022, 1 p. Kirkwall : The Orcadian.Research output: Other contribution
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Wonder Hiding in Plain Sight: Art at the Ness of Brodgar
Thomas, A., 18 Jul 2022Research output: Other contribution
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Case Study: Contemporary Archaeology in the Highlands
Brophy, K., Hale, A., MacGregor, G. & Thomas, A., 1 Dec 2021, Highland Archaeology Research Framework : Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.Research output: Other contribution
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Activities
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Journal of Community Archaeology and Heritage (Journal)
Antonia Thomas (Peer reviewer)
1 Feb 2022 → 28 Feb 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (External organisation)
Antonia Thomas (Member)
1 May 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Creative Approaches to Geopoetics: a Virtual Conversation
Antonia Thomas (Invited speaker) & Bridie Ashrowan (Invited speaker)
29 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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From pollution to innovation: the archaeology of plastics in Orkney (Glasgow Archaeology Society seminar series)
Antonia Thomas (Speaker)
16 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Journal for Artistic Research (Journal)
Antonia Thomas (Peer reviewer)
1 Jun 2022 → 30 Jun 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Drifting back. Duration and memory in film and archaeology. (European Media and Cinema Studies Conference)
Antonia Thomas (Speaker)
24 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Bruck: The Art and Archaeology of Waste in Orkney. (Reimagining Waste Landscapes Seminar Series)
Antonia Thomas (Speaker)
27 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press / Media
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Graffiti hunt finds 600 marks in Orkney's St Magnus Cathedral
3/05/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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A valley of voices tell the ‘Tales o Hoy’ in new podcast series
11/05/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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'Art/Archaeology: Exploring Disciplinary Edges'
10/05/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Archaeologists have discovered a Neolithic settlement near Skara Brae
10/02/21 → 11/02/21
6 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Archaeologists have discovered a Neolithic settlement 'on par' with the world famous Skara Brae - after costal erosion helped unearth animal bones and a carved stone
10/02/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Art and Architecture in Neolithic Orkney: Process, Temporality and Context
Author: Thomas, A., 11 Feb 2016Supervisor: Downes, J. (Supervisor) & Edmonds, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by OU/Aberdeen)
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