EARTH Integrated Archaeology

09/10/2026

🇳🇱 A BRIGHT FUTURE: Dutch soils are moving onto the national agenda.
The Netherlands is preparing for the implementation of the EU Soil Monitoring Law, including new approaches to monitoring and assessing soil health. More data means better understanding — and new possibilities for innovation. Read here [in Dutch]: https://www.rivm.nl/publicaties/verkenning-monitoring-bodemgezondheid-in-nederland-vooruitblik-op-implementatie-van

01/10/2026

🌱 A BRIGHT FUTURE: Europe is taking soil seriously.
The EU’s first Soil Monitoring Law has entered into force, creating a common framework for understanding and protecting the health of Europe’s soils. For EARTH, this means growing opportunities to connect soil science, data and practical land management. Read more here: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/first-eu-law-soil-set-enter-force-2025-12-05_en

17/09/2026

The fourth international summit on Earth Science, Civil and Environment Engineering took place this week via Webinar. Did you attend? Core themes covered were: Earth systems and geo-hazards, Sustainable materials and construction, Smart climate neutral cities, Water climate and environmental quality, Geospatial intelligence and AI. You can find more here: https://civil.spectrumconferences.com/

11/09/2026

🌱 What happens when artists put soil at the centre of their work?

From Walter de Maria to Ana Mendieta and Claire Pentecost, artists have used soil to explore memory, identity, ecology, politics and our relationship with the Earth. This fascinating collection is a reminder that soil is not only a scientific subject — it is also cultural, emotional and deeply human.

At EARTH, we’re interested in exactly these connections: bringing different disciplines and perspectives together to understand the world beneath our feet.

https://somethingcurated.com/2024/11/15/soil-in-contemporary-art/

04/09/2026

💧 Iran’s water crisis is unfolding alongside the war — and satellite imagery is helping reveal its scale.

New analysis from CSIS shows dramatic declines in Tehran’s major reservoirs, highlighting how drought, water demand and long-term resource pressures are converging in an already deeply affected region. For EARTH, it’s a powerful example of how Earth observation and data can help us understand environmental risks that are often difficult to see from the ground. 🌍

Read more here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/satellite-imagery-shows-tehrans-accelerating-water-crisis

25/08/2026

Reminder: you are warmly invited to join us on Thursday, 27 August at 11:00 a.m. in Room 619.

What if archaeology could help lead spatial development, rather than simply respond to it?

At the upcoming EAA in Athens, Session #183, “Archaeology in the Lead: Driving Integrated Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Urban and Environmental Development”, will explore this question.

Urbanisation, climate adaptation and sustainable development call for more integrated and proactive approaches. Three perspectives will come together:

• EARTH: Why should archaeology be integrated earlier, and what value can it bring?
• Geosonda: The How: How can technology, data and innovative investigation enable this shift?
• NIKU: What does it mean to reimagine archaeology as a leading interdisciplinary discipline?

Together, we will discuss why change is needed, how to create it, and what can enable it — from technology and new ways of working to policy, regulation, and the roles of public and private actors.

Our ambition is to turn this into more than a conversation: a starting point for collaboration and potentially a taskforce to take the idea forward.

If this topic is of interest to you, we warmly invite you to join us on Thursday, 27 August at 11:00 a.m. in Room 619.

Archaeology could not only help us understand the places we have inherited, but also help shape the places we build next.

Image: © the EEA website

20/08/2026

What if archaeology could help lead spatial development, rather than simply respond to it?

At the upcoming EAA in Athens, Session #183, “Archaeology in the Lead: Driving Integrated Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Urban and Environmental Development”, will explore this question.

Urbanisation, climate adaptation and sustainable development call for more integrated and proactive approaches. Three perspectives will come together:

• EARTH: Why should archaeology be integrated earlier, and what value can it bring?
• Geosonda: The How: How can technology, data and innovative investigation enable this shift?
• NIKU: What does it mean to reimagine archaeology as a leading interdisciplinary discipline?

Together, we will discuss why change is needed, how to create it, and what can enable it — from technology and new ways of working to policy, regulation, and the roles of public and private actors.

Our ambition is to turn this into more than a conversation: a starting point for collaboration and potentially a taskforce to take the idea forward.

If this topic is of interest to you, we warmly invite you to join us on Thursday, 27 August at 11:00 a.m. in Room 619.

Archaeology could not only help us understand the places we have inherited, but also help shape the places we build next.

Image: © the EEA website

29/07/2026

🌱 Soil isn't just a scientific resource—it's a source of creativity, culture, and connection.

Projects like The Soil Project at Butler Gallery show how art can deepen our understanding of the ground beneath our feet, bringing together artists, communities, and environmental themes. At EARTH, we're inspired by initiatives that bridge science and culture to foster a deeper appreciation of our living soils. 🌍
https://www.butlergallery.ie/learn-engage/projects/the-soil-project

The Soil Project is an annual commission at Butler Gallery which supports invited artists to create participatory projects which connect deeply with the environment, the world around us and the soil beneath our feet.

22/07/2026

☀️ While many head into summer holidays, archaeologists are turning to AI to protect what lies beneath our feet.

A new initiative at Vindolanda Roman Fort explores how artificial intelligence can help safeguard fragile archaeological remains threatened by climate change — from buried landscapes to everyday Roman life. At EARTH, we’re inspired by how innovation is reshaping the way we understand and protect our shared past. 🌍
http://unesco.org.uk/news/ai-set-to-transform-archaeological-protection-at-vindolanda-roman-fort

At Vindolanda Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall, a new pilot by the Vindolanda Trust, Kassandra and the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC)…

07/07/2026

Healthy soils are the foundation of a healthy planet.

On International Soil Conservation Day, we're reminded that protecting our soils is essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, food security, and future generations. At EARTH, we're proud to support knowledge and innovation that help conserve one of our planet's most valuable resources. 🌍

https://sgkplanet.com/en/international-soil-conservation-day/