guy 156 Report post Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) As universities face economic pressures, there is increased pressure to reduce and even terminate archaeology departments in the UK, as well as in the US. Here are six good reasons to maintain these departments. Quote “The UK government recently announced plans to cut its subsidy for English university teaching of the subject (along with many arts courses) by 50% because it is not part of the government’s “strategic priorities”. Education secretary Gavin Williamson framed this in terms of encouraging more students to study subjects in the sciences rather than “dead-end courses that leave young people with nothing but debt”, implying he thought archaeology was among these courses .“ https://theconversation.com/six-reasons-to-save-archaeology-from-funding-cuts-161465 Edited October 11, 2021 by guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guy 156 Report post Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) Quote “The news that the University of Sheffield archaeological department is set to close despite mass protests prompted an anonymous donor to offer £200,000 to help keep it open, says a professor.” https://www.thestar.co.uk/education/sheffield-university-chiefs-ignored-secret-donors-ps200000-offer-to-keep-doomed-archaeology-department-open-3257311 Edited October 11, 2021 by guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
