Genetic and Biomolecular History
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Date
October 30, 2025
Location
South Campus, University of Copenhagen
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Jerome de Groot is Professor of English, American Studies and Creative Writing at the University of Manchester and Director of AHRC North West Consortium.
Panel: Jerome De Groot, Ester Oras, Frederik Valeur Seersholm, Laura Cristina Viñas Caron, Rune Iversen
Moderator: Matthew Collins
The timing for this discussion could not be more pertinent. With the Wellcome Trust recently highlighting the immense potential for innovation at the nexus of genomics, humanities, and social sciences, this conversation is positioned at the forefront of a significant shift in interdisciplinary research. This initiative highlights the need for innovative collaborative models that transcend traditional boundaries to drive transformative breakthroughs—a theme central to our panel.Agenda
- Welcome and introduction by Professor Matthew Collins
- Talk by Professor Jerome de Groot
- Panel discussion on Biomolecular Humanities - How can different approaches such as biomolecular archaeology, studies of identity and ancient DNA and material culture perspectives inform each other across the humanities-sciences divide?
- Q&A
Key Speaker: Jerome de Groot
Participants
University of Copenhagen School of Archaeology
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The University of Copenhagen has a long and acclaimed history of conducting and producing high quality research based on archaeological data. Today, archaeology is undergoing a resurgence as a consequence of methodological and theoretical innovations such as advances in digital imaging and ancient DNA research with an increased awareness of the value of archaeology as a way to safeguard cultural heritage.
UCPH School of Archaeology aims to combine the talents and resources of the many researchers working across multiple disciplines to create a community for scholarly conversations and exchange of ideas. It serves both as a platform for interdisciplinary cooperation, as well as a forum for new partnerships and research projects, promoting young academics, organizing joint events and collaborating with museums and archaeology environments in Denmark, Europe and beyond.