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Archaeology Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Thursday April 11, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Environmental Archaeology Journal Issues Research Articles in Vol. 29, Issue 3
LONDON, England, April 11 -- Environmental Archaeology, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features archaeology, such as archaeobotany, archaeozoology, palynology, geoarchaeology and biological anthropology, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 29, Issue 3 edition: Articles: * Ecological Landscape Structure and Game Management Strategy among the Upper Palaeolithic Societies of Southern Zagros Mountains * Understanding the Collapse of the Longshan Culture (4400-38  more

La Trobe University: Health Innovation Recognition in QS Rankings
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 11 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: La Trobe University has achieved impressive results in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject, confirming its position as a global leader of tertiary education, particularly in health research and teaching innovation. Notably, La Trobe has strengthened its performance in Nursing, which has entered the top 50 for the first time and is now ranked 44 in the world. It joins Sports-related Subj  more

Newsom, UMaine Students and Wabanaki Partners Aid Effort to Protect Acadia's Indigenous Archaeological Sites From Climate Change
ORONO, Maine, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Along the rocky shores of Acadia National Park are 24 known archaeological sites that preserve the history and heritage of Wabanaki people. Many of the sites house pottery sherds, tools, animal bones and other artifacts that showcase ancient Indigenous culture from a bygone age. Sea level rise, flooding and storms are eroding these sacred and culturally significant places. The National Park Service   more

Penn State continues strong showing in 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State ranked in 49 out of 55 subjects in the 2024 World University Rankings by Subject, released April 10 by London-based QS, one of the major three international organizations that annually rank academic institutions. For 2024, QS ranked 1,559 institutions across 55 subjects in five broad disciplines. Penn State does not offer programs in all of the 55 subjects that QS reviewed. Penn Stat  more

Trinity University: Miniature Marvels
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 11 (TNSres) -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Camille Johnson '21 builds on her research experience from Trinity to share new stories at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures * * * By Kenneth Caruthers Camille Johnson's 21st birthday did not go exactly as planned. Sitting at her birthday lunch with her family on March 11, 2020, she received an email about Trinity's COVID-19 response and campus shutting down. Johnson '21 had to quickly pac  more

UCL Retains Top Global Ranking for Education and Architecture & Built Environment
LONDON, England, April 11 -- The University College London's Institute of Education issued the following news: UCL remains ranked in the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the world's most consulted university ranking, including two first-place rankings. UCL has retained the number one spot in two subjects for the second consecutive year: Education, with the IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, now holding the top spot for 11 years   more

UCL Retains Top Global Ranking for Education and Architecture & Built Environment
LONDON, England, April 11 -- The University College London issued the following news: UCL remains ranked in the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the world's most consulted university ranking, including two first-place rankings. UCL has retained the number one spot in two subjects for the second consecutive year: Education, with the IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, now holding the top spot for 11 years running, and Architecture  more

University of Glasgow Maintains Strong Performance in 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject
GLASGOW, Scotland, April 11 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: QS Rankings by Subject assess the University's performance across five academic areas and 43 individual subject areas. In the 2024 results, the University improved in two out of five subject areas, with Engineering & Technology and Social Sciences & Management rising 21 places and eight places, respectively. In Life Sciences & Medicine, the University of Glasgow maintained its position in the world top 50 unive  more