A5024195423- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Geographies of human-animal interactions
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Anthropological Studies and Insights
- Urban Planning and Governance
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Caribbean history, culture, and politics
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
- Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Diaspora, migration, transnational identity
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Anthropology: Ethics, History, Culture
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Historical Economic and Social Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Anarchism and Radical Politics
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
University of Cambridge
2023
University of Plymouth
2023
Oxford Archaeology
2020-2022
University of Oxford
2017-2022
Pitt Rivers Museum
2017
University of York
2011-2016
Independent Social Research Foundation
2016
AbstractIn 2009–10 two archaeologists conducted an archaeological study of contemporary homelessness in Bristol (UK). The result was a memorable experience for all involved, and experiment developing socially engaged active form archaeology. For this not just 'studying' homelessness, but working alongside with homeless people to develop better understanding begin explore the potential benefi ts endeavour. We learnt from this, about ourselves, each other, our subject — it was, us, adventure....
Abstract The effect of the mismatch between numbers forced migrants that host governments are prepared to deal with and actual number those seeking refuge is many must find what I term ‘reluctant’ refuge—precarious, unofficial shelter. In this article, first theorize ‘reluctance’, before introducing concept archaeology contemporary world in order establish makes fieldwork drawn on explicitly archaeological. Following this, offer a concise history current political situation Athens describing...
This paper provides an assessment of the excavation apparently ordinary space in Bristol (UK) 2009. Although appears unremarkable to most passers-by, it is unusual being a place used routinely by many city’s street-drinking and homeless community. Homeless people were ‘colleagues’, involved excavation, finds processing interpretation. The collaborative nature this project goes further than merely attempting represent social groups who have traditionally been excluded from heritage practice...
In this paper, my aim is to remake a powerful case for an open archaeology that always collaborative, participatory, and public – but also feminist activist. Drawing on more than 10 years' experience as community archaeologist I discuss some of the reasons why researchers who employ collaborative approaches past may be reluctant publicly acknowledge frictions which inevitably arise through their work. By unpacking key concepts employed in these approaches, like 'community', 'public'...
The Homeless Heritage project took place across two English cities (Bristol and York) between 2010 2014. sought to use a range of participatory heritage practices engage contemporary homeless people in documenting their perspectives on each city. Drawing data gathered over three half years this paper reflects how collaborative cultural can be useful recording diverse stakeholder which become catalysts for social change. It is further argued that interactive exhibitions resulted from the...
Abstract Archaeology in 2022 features more calls than ever for a socially and politically engaged, progressive discipline. Archaeologists increasingly respect integrate decolonizing Indigenous knowledge theory practice. They acknowledge embrace the fluidity diversity of sexes genders, past present. document patterns migration, ancient as well contemporary, to combat retrograde racist narratives that remain pervasive public sphere. At same time, field has deep‐seated conservative bastion...
Abstract This article charts the development of The Made in Migration Collective, a coalition displaced people, academics, and creative professionals that was developed during recently completed British Academy postdoctoral fellowship. Following discussion how archaeology heritage are under attack globally from far-right nationalism specifically within UK, I provide examples community can highlight fissures capitalism. follow others interpreting anarchism as potential form care. Two public...
Bjerck, Hein B. (2022) Archaeology At Home: Notes on Things, Life, and TimeEquinox. Sheffield Bristol. 238pp. ISBN 9781800500723
The explicit political consciousness of archaeology and the capacity for community to reconnect people with places in which they live lie at heart this stimulating edited vol...
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Yannis Hamilakis, ed. The New Nomadic Age: Archaeologies of Forced and Undocumented Migration (Sheffield: Equinox Publishing Ltd, 2018, xiv 253 pp, colour b/w illustr., pbk, ISBN 978-1-78179-711-2 - Volume 26 Issue 3