Human Osteoarchaeology SIG Osteobites session

Description

The Human Osteoarchaeology SIG invites you to join us for the second in our 'Osteobites' series of short online talks from 18:30 until 19:30 on Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Join us for bite-sized talks, followed by discussions and questions, and the chance to connect with fellow OsteoSIG members.

Each session will have a focus on a specific topic, and we welcome everyone regardless of their level of pre-existing knowledge.

This session will feature a talk by Julia Beaumont and Hannah Koon titled “All is safely gathered in: Perspectives in sampling approaches” 

Julia and Hannah will discuss isotope sampling and analysis with recommendations for good approaches, the importance of retaining different types of biological material, incremental dentine analyses including how it is done, what is needed and what it can tell you, and how by targeting different tissues you can build a life history.

They will share how different types of approaches than can be applied to the same sample, thus maximising information whilst minimising destructive sampling, and share examples of where they have applied this approach.

The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the topic, which will only be available to those who attend live. 

Additional information

This session counts as 1 hour of CPD if it meets objectives on your personal development plan.

This meeting will take place on Teams; the link for the meeting will be sent in the confirmation email.

Event pricing

This event is free for all CIfA members to attend; this includes CIfA Group supporters.

There is a fee of £5 for all non-members of CIfA.

If you are a not a CIfA or Group member you can become a Group Supporter for an annual fee of £15 to attend this and any future digital bitesize CPD and networking event run by the Group for free.

More information about becoming a Group supporter can be found on the Groups webpage or you can submit your details and payment information to join any groups immediately via this form.

If you are a CIfA member or a Group supporter you must be logged into your account to select the member rate price. If you have any issues with booking, please contact groups@archaeologists.net.