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We are celebrating our golden jubilee! Join us for news, stories and events celebrating 50 years of ASE!
ASE's 50th Anniversary Conference
- Read a recap of the conference, featuring reflections from ASE's Roman Pottery Trainee, Joe Locke
- Watch a slideshow of images spanning ASE's 50 years
- Watch amazing aerial footage of ASE's excavations
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025, 9-5
Location: CityCoast Centre, Portslade, near Brighton, East Sussex
Programme
View full talk abstracts in our Conference Programme.
- Louise Rayner, Director, ASE: Archaeology South-East: a short history of 50 years
- David Rudling, Academic Director, Sussex School of Archaeology: The Field Archaeology Unit: the first 30 years (1974-2004)
- Matt Pope, Associate Professor, UCL Institute of Archaeology/ASE: A half century of shaping the early prehistory of the South-East
- Paul Garwood, Associate Professor, University of Birmingham: The Neolithic transformed: 50 years of Neolithic archaeology in South-East England
- Hayley Nicholls, Project Officer, ASE: A burgeoning Bronze Age landscape: navigating the upland versus lowland bias of Sussex archaeology
- Angus Forshaw and Rob Cullum, Project Officers, ASE: The Only Way is Essex: exploring evolving landscapes and shifting settlements in East Anglia
- Melanie Giles, Professor, University of Manchester: The ‘dragonfly’ charioteer: a middle Iron Age weapons burial from the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
- Michael Shapland, Senior Historic Buildings Specialist, ASE: The Lives and Deaths of Historic Buildings
- Elke Raemen and Sarah Wolferstan, Senior Specialists, ASE: Skittles and Alms: the material culture of two inns in 17th- and 18th-century Whitechapel, and its use to support engagement with local communities
- Martin Bell, Professor, University of Reading: Reflections on contributions, challenges and potential for the future
Since starting life in 1974 as the Sussex Archaeological Field Unit, ours is a story of evolution and growth. We're still proudly part of the UCL Institute of Archaeology and committed to high standards in archaeological research and training.
The day conference will showcase our work and projects, past and present, with insights into current research from both ASE staff and special guest external speakers. We’ll also have an eye to the future and what the next 50 years might bring. The programme will include:
- Keynote talks from leading archaeologists
- Networking opportunities for professional and local community archaeologists
- Displays showcasing recent finds and innovative techniques
- Archaeology South-East bookstall with special conference offers
- Closing wine reception
More about our 50th Anniversary
Read our about ASE's half century, written by ASE's director Louise Rayner, published recently in Archaeology International.
Read about ASE's 50th Anniversary here: Archaeology South-East celebrates 50th anniversary!
Find out more about ASE's history (and many name changes!) here: What's in a name? From Sussex Archaeological Field Unit to Archaeology South-East