
Isotope Investigations in Archaeology: Methods and Applications
Discover the secrets of the past with cutting-edge science!
The Summer School in Isotope Investigations in Archaeology offers an exciting, hands-on introduction to stable isotope analysis (C, N, O, H, S, Sr) and its applications in archaeology.
Through the study of ceramics, marble, bones, and teeth, you will uncover the secrets of ancient diets, human mobility, and material exchange across past civilizations.
Thanks to a mix of lectures, real-world case studies, and advanced lab sessions, participants will be able to gain both theoretical insight and practical skills: you will learn how to analyze bones, teeth, and artefacts, and interpret isotopic data within its archaeological context.
International experts will guide you on how to work with cutting-edge instruments such as IRMS and MC-ICP-MS.
A truly interdisciplinary experience bridging archaeology, geochemistry, and material science awaits you.
Join us and be part of a new generation uncovering ancient lives through science.
KEY INFO
Dates: 29th June 2026 – 4th July 2026
Target: Master’s and PhD students
Minimum number of participants: TBC
Location: Padua, Department of Geosciences
ECTS: 3
Fee: 500 euros per week / 20% fee waiver for students of partner universities / 50% fee waiver for Arqus students (including UNIPD students). A maximum number of waivers might apply.
Contact: summerschool@unipd.it
Application dates: 15th November 2025 – 15th March 2026