SoupCast

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.

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0:00 Introduction

01:12 Chester Uni Reprieve

03:49 A Difficult Balance!

25:25 UCU Workload Report

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Link of the Week

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

https://open-city.org.uk/

https://www.yac-uk.org/news/join-us-at-wales-online-yac

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Links:

Hong Kong Police Raid Tiananmen Massacre Museum:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/09/hong-kong-police-raid-tiananmen-massacre-museum

Statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee Removed in Virginia Capital:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/virginia-remove-statue-confederate-hero-robert-e-lee-wednesday-2021-09-08/

Science Museum to Remove Climate Placard from Shell-Sponsored Show:

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/sep/09/science-museum-to-remove-climate-placard-from-shell-sponsored-show

Call to preserve Afghan Cultural Heritage and Protect Workers:

https://www.dw.com/en/call-to-preserve-afghan-cultural-heritage-and-protect-workers/a-58957313

Norway Police Seize nearly 100 artifacts reportedly missing from Iraq:

https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/09/norway-police-seize-nearly-100-artifacts-reportedly-missing-iraq

Newcastle University Staff Claim Workloads Unmanageable:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-58474726

Workload Report Newcastle University UCU:

https://ncl.web.ucu.org.uk/files/2021/09/Newcastle-UCU-Workload-report-Aug2021.pdf

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.

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0:00 Introduction

03:16 Worcester Graduates Speak

52:23 Closing Thoughts

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Link of the Week:

Save Worcester's Archaeology department: Change.Org:

https://www.change.org/p/university-of-worcester-save-worcester-s-archaeology-department

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Reb Ellis Twitter: @MattockInHand

Cat Lodge Twitter: @CatLodge1

Victoria Allnatt Twitter: @FloMidlands

Links:

WORCESTERSHIRE COURSE OFF THE MENU AS UNI AXES ARCHAEOLOGY:

http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/08/20/worcestershire-course-off-the-menu-as-uni-axes-archaeology/

Five workers face redundancy as university of Worcester scraps archaeology:

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19522406.five-workers-face-redundancy-university-worcester-scraps-archaeology/

Ancient history? Worcester University to close its archaeology department in another blow to heritage sector:

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/worcester-university-to-close-its-archaeology-department-in-another-blow-to-heritage-sector

Thousands join call to save archaeology at Worcester University:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-58297752

Petition started to challenge university's "abomination" of a decision to scrap degree:

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19532210.petition-started-challenge-universitys-abomination-decision-scrap-degree/

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Statement from University of Worcester:

“Following a declining interest in studying Archaeology, which has been seen UK-wide, the University of Worcester has very regretfully taken the decision to close the remaining offer in this subject. Applicant numbers have been very low for several years and have now declined to the level where a course in Archaeology at the University is simply unviable. We have made strenuous efforts to attract applicants but, despite all the efforts of the colleagues concerned and the work of the University as a whole, the trend away from studying Archaeology has proved to be deep seated and there is no alternative but to close the offer of our Archaeology courses.

The small number of students who are currently completing their studies will continue to be supported to gain their qualifications.

The number of staff affected is very small and the University will make every effort to find other ways of using their teaching expertise. Teaching staff concerned are being fully consulted.”

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.

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0:00 Introduction

03:06 Jodie & Jack Interview

29:14 Closing Thoughts

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Link of the Week: 

Save Worcester's Archaeology department: Change.Org:

https://www.change.org/p/university-of-worcester-save-worcester-s-archaeology-department

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Links:

WORCESTERSHIRE COURSE OFF THE MENU AS UNI AXES ARCHAEOLOGY:

http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/08/20/worcestershire-course-off-the-menu-as-uni-axes-archaeology/

Five workers face redundancy as university of Worcester scraps archaeology:

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19522406.five-workers-face-redundancy-university-worcester-scraps-archaeology/

Ancient history? Worcester University to close its archaeology department in another blow to heritage sector:

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/worcester-university-to-close-its-archaeology-department-in-another-blow-to-heritage-sector

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Statement from Worcester University:

“Following a declining interest in studying Archaeology, which has been seen UK-wide, the University of Worcester has very regretfully taken the decision to close the remaining offer in this subject. Applicant numbers have been very low for several years and have now declined to the level where a course in Archaeology at the University is simply unviable. We have made strenuous efforts to attract applicants but, despite all the efforts of the colleagues concerned and the work of the University as a whole, the trend away from studying Archaeology has proved to be deep seated and there is no alternative but to close the offer of our Archaeology courses.

The small number of students who are currently completing their studies will continue to be supported to gain their qualifications.

The number of staff affected is very small and the University will make every effort to find other ways of using their teaching expertise. Teaching staff concerned are being fully consulted.”

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.

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0:00 Introduction

08:26 Heritage Sector & Climate Change

21:49 Stonehenge Plans Continue

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Link of the Week:

IPCC Report Summary

https://tinyurl.com/2n9w7h3a

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Links:

AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis:

https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/

IPCC Report: Summary for Policymakers:

https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM.pdf

Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity':

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58130705.amp

Climate crisis: Human-caused damage could be irreversible for centuries - UN report:

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/climate-change-crisis-landmark-united-nations-report-deliver-starkest-warning/

Joe Giddings: Practical things to do as an architect in response to IPCC Report:

https://twitter.com/JoeGiddings4/status/1425067282892476422

2,500-Year-Old Ancient Olive Tree Burned Down in Evia Fires in Greece:

https://greekreporter.com/2021/08/08/evia-fire-greece-ancient-olive-tree-burned/

UNESCO seriously concerned about the protection of World Heritage site of the Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (Ethiopia):

https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-seriously-concerned-about-protection-world-heritage-site-rock-hewn-churches-lalibela

Lalibela: Ethiopia's Tigray rebels take Unesco world heritage town:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58101912

Is Ethiopia's Lalibela known as the "Second Jerusalem" in danger?

https://www.africanews.com/2021/07/21/is-ethiopia-s-lalibela-known-as-the-second-jerusalem-in-danger/

Centuries-Old Rock-Hewn Churches in Ethiopia Threatened by Warfare:

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/rock-hewn-churches-ethiopia-tigray-conflict-1234601045/

Tigrayan fighters reportedly seize control of UN World Heritage Site in Ethiopia:

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/06/africa/ethiopia-lalibela-tigray-forces-intl-afr/index.html

Ethiopia: Troops and militia rape, abduct women and girls in Tigray conflict – new report:

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/08/ethiopia-troops-and-militia-rape-abduct-women-and-girls-in-tigray-conflict-new-report/

Ethiopia’s Tigray war: The short, medium and long story:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54964378

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.

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0:00 Introduction

01:58 Petuaria ReVisited

17:18 Stonehenge Plans Continue

21:14 Holocaust Memorial Controversy

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Link of the Week:

Petuaria ReVisited:

https://petuariarevisited.co.uk/

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Links:

Not (just) Another Roman Fort!? : PETUARIA: ReVisited

https://youtu.be/cwgxpxcqOJQ

PETUARIA ReVisited: "The Roman Story is a Lot, Lot Bigger..."

https://youtu.be/b53O42BXJoc

Stonehenge tunnel: Highways England says plans are continuing

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-58092117.amp

Stonehenge tunnel plans continue despite high court ruling

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/04/stonehenge-tunnel-plans-continue-despite-high-court-ruling

Holocaust memorial in Westminster is given go-ahead after inquiry:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/29/holocaust-memorial-in-westminster-is-given-go-ahead-after-inquiry

Holocaust memorial outside Parliament to go ahead

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58012111.amp

0:00 Introduction & Background

07:03 Government’s Plan

10:11 The Judicial Review

18:10 What Happens Next?

24:27 Effect on Archaeology?

37:25 What Have We Lost?

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Link of the Week:

Day of Archaeology 2021:

https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/day

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Links:

Stonehenge tunnel campaigners win court battle:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-58024139.amp

Judge Sets Stonehenge Tunnel on a Road to Nowhere:

http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/07/31/judge-sets-stonehenge-tunnel-on-a-road-to-nowhere/

UK landmarks may lose world heritage status, says Unesco:

https://amp.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jul/30/uk-cultural-landmarks-may-lose-world-heritage-status-says-unesco-chief-stonehenge

The Concept of Judicial Review:

https://www.richardbuxton.co.uk/the-law/judicial-review-process

Hon. Mr Justice Holgate’s Decision - PDF:

https://tinyurl.com/ee3ffd5a

Stonehenge road and tunnel decision unlawful, rules judge:

https://www.leighday.co.uk/latest-updates/news/2021-news/stonehenge-road-and-tunnel-decision-unlawful-rules-judge/

Highways England statement:

http://analytics-eu.clickdimensions.com/emailcontent/aebRLaIJkmkeYnHNl2vCIS/1b913277-baef-eb11-94ef-000d3a872465

Stonehenge declared ‘safe’ from threat of road tunnel project after High Court victory:

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/stonehenge-declared-e2-80-98safe-e2-80-99-from-threat-of-road-tunnel-project-after-high-court-victory/ar-AAMMsP4

UK court overturns govt go-ahead for Stonehenge road tunnel:

https://www.enca.com/news/uk-court-overturns-govt-go-ahead-stonehenge-road-tunnel

Stonehenge tunnel is unlawful, High Court rules:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/07/30/stonehenge-tunnel-unlawful-high-court-rules/

26th July: High Court Dismisses challenge to the Stonehenge tunnel on Environmental Grounds:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-57968573.amp

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

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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

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

01:42 Statue Wars: One Summer in Britain

19:23 UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss 

25:04 Ghost of Tsushima PS4

27:42 Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

 Links:

Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000wvzx

Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol, review - So, the BBC does give a voice to the white working-class:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/06/10/statue-wars-one-summer-bristol-review-bbc-does-give-voice 

Statue Wars: BBC viewers 'admire' mayor for his handling of Bristol's 'deep levels of inequality':

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/statue-wars-bbc-viewers-admire-5515315

Uncharted: Golden Abyss:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncharted:_Golden_Abyss

Ghost of Tsushima:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima 

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan: 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10551256/

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.

#WatchingBrief #HistoryNews #ArchaeologyNews

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0:00 Introduction

01:27 Sheffield University – What Next?

09:11 Gavin Williamson HEPI Speech

24:02 Minister acted ‘Unlawfully’ Re: Stonehenge

35:15 George Osborne Appointed Chair of BM

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Link of the Week:

The Stonehenge Alliance:

https://stonehengealliance.org.uk/

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Links:

Will Hazell - Twitter Thread on Gavin William Speech to Higher Education Policy Institute:

https://twitter.com/whazell/status/1407974596784050178

Andy Brockman Commentary of Gavin Williamson’s Speech to Higher Education Policy Institute:

https://twitter.com/pipelinenews/status/1408070878940696585

Stonehenge Road Tunnel go-ahead Illegal, High Court told:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jun/23/stonehenge-road-tunnel-grant-shapps-go-ahead-unlawful-high-court-told

Stonehenge Tunnel: Minister acted ‘unlawfully’:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-57570335.amp

Venice at risk of UNESCO ‘endangered’ listing:

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/venice-unesco-endangered-list/index.html

UNESCO: Liverpool Waters has ‘eroded’ integrity of WHS:

https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/unesco-liverpool-waters-has-eroded-integrity-of-whs/

Liverpool deserves better than the humiliation of losing of its UNESCO status:

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/liverpool-deserves-better-than-the-humiliation-of-losing-of-its-unesco-status/ar-AALrs97

George Osborne appointed chair of the British Museum:

https://amp.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jun/24/ex-chancellor-george-osborne-appointed-chair-british-

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.

#SaveSheffieldArchaeology #WatchingBrief ##AldiAcademic

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0:00 Introduction

02:16 Protest Footage

05:18 Speakers at the Protest

13:46 Liam Hand Interview

22:20 Professor Umberto Albarella & Helen Thompson PhD Research Student.

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Link of the Week:

Save Sheffield's Archaeology Dept: Change.org:

https://tinyurl.com/3snupc7k

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Links:

Live stream of protest on Facebook:

https://fb.watch/6gE0KoDBMt/

Link to Youtube : https://youtu.be/WWG96RZfBQQ