"Abysmal Act of Cultural Vandalism": Sheffield Uni Confirms Department Closure! - WB 15th July 2021

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 01:41 Umberto Albarella & Helen Thompson 18:24 Liam Hand 29:38 Some further thoughts Link of the Week: Save Sheffield's Archaeology Dept: Change.org: https://tinyurl.com/3snupc7k *** Links: Anger as Sheffield University confirms closure of respected archaeology department https://www.thestar.co.uk/education/anger-as-sheffield-university-confirms-closure-of-respected-archaeology-department-3306480 "I am heartbroken and disgusted": The community reacts to the closure of Sheffield University's archaeology department: https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/people/i-am-heartbroken-and-disgusted-the-community-reacts-to-the-closure-of-sheffield-universitys-archaeology-department-3307049 University of Sheffield confirm archaeology department will be closed in decision staff call 'unequivocal end' for the subject: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/university-of-sheffield-confirm-archaeology-department-will-be-closed-in-decision-staff-call-unequivocal-end-for-the-subject-3306310 University of Sheffield confirms archaeology department closure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-57820390.amp University of Sheffield Council agree to close archaeology department: https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/people/university-of-sheffield-council-agree-to-close-archaeology-department-3306342

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