*****Apologies for cross posting*********** UCL’s Institute of Archaeology is proud to be hosting the *2017 UK Archaeological Science conference*. The conference will take place within UCL’s central London campus from the *5-8 April 2017*. UKAS is a biennial international conference which aims to bring together researchers from all areas of archaeological science. The conference attracts scientists with expertise in a wide range of analytical techniques including biomolecular and ancient DNA analysis, stable isotopes, mineralogy and metallurgy, archaeobotany, conservation and heritage science, residue analysis, geoarchaeology, and computational modelling. Research themes covered include mobility, migration and cultural exchange, plant-animal-human relationships, material culture and technologies, climate and environment, subsistence and diet, heritage management, and the application of archaeological science in commercial archaeology. Contact details Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/calendar/conferences/ukas2017 To stay up to date with the latest news and announcements join the conference mailing list by sending a blank email to ukas2017-news-subscribe@ ucl.ac.uk You can follow us on Twitter: @UKAS2017 <https://twitter.com/ukas2017>. The conference committee can also be reached at [log in to unmask] Abstract Submission and Sessions - Abstract submission is now open <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/calendar/conferences/ukas2017/ukas2017-abstracts-sessions> Key Dates - Abstract submission is now open <https://goo.gl/forms/OwmxZuB7TTqDqxvc2> - Early-bird registration is now open <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/calendar/conferences/ukas2017/ukas2017-registration> - Deadline for abstract submission: 31 December 2016 - Deadline for early-bird registration: 31 January 2017 Scientific Panel Rhiannon Stevens <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/rstevens>, Ian Freestone <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/freestone>, Marcos Martinon-Torres <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/martinon_torres>, Dorian Fuller <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/fuller>, Carl Heron <http://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/departments/staff/conservation_and_science/carl_heron.aspx> , Hazel Reade <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/reade>, Sophy Charlton <http://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/departments-and-staff/staff-directory/sophy-charlton.html> , Manuel Arroyo-Kalin <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/arroyo-kalin>, Louise Martin <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/lmartin>, Marc Vander Linden <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/vander_linden>, and Patrick Quinn <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/people/staff/quinn>.