School of Archaeology retreat

All archaeologists employed at the University of Copenhagen are invited to join. 

At this retreat we will explore links between AI and Archaeology and discuss teaching and lifelong learning initiatives. 

You can sign up here.

Comwell Borupgaard, Snekkersten, 24–25 March


Day 1 – 24 March

12:00-12:30  
1. Introduction to the School’s Management and Achievements

  • Opening remarks by Eva Andersson Strand (Head of School) and Matthew Collins (Deputy Head)
  • Overview of key achievements in the past year
  • Announcement of new SoA space
  • Presentation of plans for the future
  • ERN – Emerging Researchers Network

12:30-13:30 Lunch

13:30-14:45

  1. Presentations: Introduction to AI in Archaeology

The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and archaeology, highlighting its application in research, teaching, and professional practice.

Speakers from the University of Copenhagen:

  • Joe Roe – Compiling archaeological datasets for machine learning – an example from the Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability (AEGIS) project
  • Evan Levine – Semi-supervised Deep Learning Point Cloud Classification for UAV Lidar and Photogrammetry.

International Speakers:

  • Gabriele Gattiglia (University of Pisa, Civilizations and Forms of Knowledge Department) - Why we still need to think
  • Émilie Pagé-Perron (University of York, Archaeology Data Service) - Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative
  • Holly Wright (University of York) – COST Action Network
  • Peter Jordan (Lund University) – Opportunities for collaboration

14:45-15:15 Break

15:15-16:15

  1. Breakout Groups
  • Application of AI in Teaching
  • Challenges of AI in Examination
  • Coding and Data Analysis (with a focus on Python)
  • AI as a Research Tool (shape analysis, metadata, and database resources)
  • AI for Time-saving in Academic Tasks

16:15-16:45 Break

16:45-17:30

  1. Group Presentations and Discussions
  • Each breakout group presents their findings
  • Focus on practical outcomes and challenges

18:00-20:00 Dinner

20:00-21:00 Evening discussion

  • Informal presentation by Nicolo Dell'Unto (University of Lund, Dark Lab) – AI research in archaeological contexts possibly reflecting on fears and concerns about AI's future role.

 

Day 2 – 25 March

8:00-9:00 Breakfast

9:00-11:45

  1. Workshop – Lifelong Learning

Christian Tangkjær, Head of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, UCPH
How ca we be relevant to lifelong learners?

  1. Break out groups
  2. Group presentations and discussion

11:45-12:00 Break

12:00-12:30

Wrap up, key takeaways and future directions.

12:30-13:30 Lunch

EXTRA:

Afternoon 25 March

For those interested, there will be an afternoon session on “Development of an AI-focused Research Training Network” with guests from University York, Lund, and Pisa.