Madeline Curran

Experience

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  Wessex Archaeology

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Placement Student

  Undertook work experience at Wessex Archaeology, gained experience within their marine department, osteoarchaeology department, and finds department. Included a site visit to excavations on the A303 improvement scheme.

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Field Archaeologist

  Participated in the Prastio Mesorotsos Field School run by Dr. Andrew McCarthy and Dr. Lisa Graham. Excavated a Bronze Age stone structure, finding ceramics, bone, and stone walls. Gained experience in Flotation, use of total stations and finds cleaning, drawing and logging.

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  Edinburgh Archeology Outreach Project (EAOP)

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Publicity Officer

  With EAOP I visited local schools and scout/guide groups teaching children about archaeology through fun activities. As a member of the committee, I help organise sessions and as Publicity Officer I promoted our work

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  Edinburgh University Students'​ Association

  Dec 2022 - Sept 2023

  Social Media Representative

  Working within Edinburgh University Student Association marketing and communications department to advertise and promote student union events, online and in person. Managed social media accounts for university celebrations and student club nights, as well as flyering.

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  University of Edinburgh College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Field Archaeologist

  Assisted in excavations of an Iron Age Settlement in the Scottish borders, run by Dr. Tanja Romankiewcz, to help discover local populations' reaction to invading Romans. Excavated a roundhouse and three outer ditches. Gained experience in Phosphate sampling and section drawing. Developed skills in flotation and excavation techniques. In collaboration with the Trimontium trust, worked with volunteers, experience in heritage outreach

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Field Archaeologist

  Undertook a second season of fieldwork at Prastio Mesorotsos, directed by Dr. Andrew McCarthy and Dr. Lisa Graham. Continued to work within the Bronze Age trench, working with a complex plaster floor and feature. Completed plans, elevation and section technical drawings of the trench. Furthered experience in flotation, post-excavation and excavation.

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  Hall & Woodhouse Ltd

  Jul 2024 - now

  Bar Waiting Team

  Working within a lively local pub and restaurant. Experience in waitressing and working behind the bar

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Sept 2024 - now

  Archaeological Laboratory Technician

  Performing geochemical analysis of soil samples from Bemersyde archaeological site, where I have excavated. Includes sorting, drying and grinding samples in preperation for phosphate analysis.

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  Edinburgh Archeology Outreach Project (EAOP)

  Sept 2024 - now

  Events Officer

  EAOP is a volunteering society that runs sessions in schools and extracurricular clubs teaching children about archaeology. As Events Officer I oversee the organisation of our wider outreach events, such as the Family Fun Day and IntoUniversity days.

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  AOC Archaeology Group

  Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

  Mentorship Week

  I took part in a mentorship week lead by Managing Director, Andy Heald. Throughout the week I learnt about commercial archaeology and completed tasks each day. Tasks included creating a consultancy proposal for a potential development and an application for the Heritage Fund. The week concluded with an insightful tour of the National Museum of Scotland's Early Peoples gallery by former curator and Keeper of Archaeology David Clarke.