Description
Welcome to the Bristol SU's Archaeology and Anthropology Society!
Established in 2004, the Bristol ArchAnth Society is an academic society dedicated to engaging with and exploring the fields of archaeology and anthropology. As a society we aim to promote, support, and develop student, alumni, and public interest and engagement with archaeology and anthropology.
We achieve our aims through a variety of activities:
- Social events
- Creating a community where students can meet and socialise
- Introducing members to exciting subjects from the fields of both archaeology and anthropology
- Field trips to provide first-hand experience
- Working with the local community
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Membership
Membership for 2026-27 is now available! Simply click 'join this group'. We can't wait for you to be a part of our society!
Socials and Formals
ArchAnth Soc is first off an academic society so we aim to run a lot of activities aimed to enhance and widen your experience of your degree, including our lectures and film screenings alongside various socials. Our main motive is to create oppurtunities to meet new people and engage with the cohort.
We have had a very successful pub quiz at the Richmond Building with a turnout of over 30 people!
We had very successful Summer Formals in 2025 and 2026, that involved a buffet style meal with lots of drinks and lots of dancing - another event we plan to make regular, as well as many more fun socials!
Some of our members enjoying the 2025 summer formal hosted at The Square Club.
We would love to hear any feedback or ideas you have for our society as we want this to be a collaborative experience. Email any of these people below or message the instagram (@bristolarchanth).
Committee 2026-27
wf24250@bristol.ac.uk
Vice President - Ben Rathbone (BA Archaeology & Anthropology)
ox24439@bristol.ac.uk
rt24931@bristol.ac.uk
Secretary - Mai Miles (BA Archaeology & Anthropology)
Treasurer - Zach Trotter (BA Archaeology & Anthropology)
qs25230@bristol.ac.uk
Social Secretary - Nino Masouras (BA Archaeology & Anthropology)
ot24358@bristol.ac.uk
Past Presidents
Archaeology and Anthropology Society (ArchAnthSoc)
2026 - Alicia Allan Padilla
2025 - 2026 Ben Rathbone
2024 - 2025 Anya Marples
2021 - 2022 Erin Foster
2019 - 2021 Amelie Wiseman
2018 - 2019 Daniel Brown
2017 - 2018 Declan Bell-Evans
2016 – 2017 Joseph Sprecher
2015 – 2016 Amrita Chahal
2014 – 2015 Catherine Chapman
2013 – 2014 Fred Brown
2012 – 2013 Georgina Feather
2011 – 2012 Ben Hussey
2010 – 2011 Chris Kerns
2009 – 2010 Ben Prime
2008 – 2009 Carsten Reinhard
2007 – 2008 Julie Dunne
2006 – 2007 Lynsey Fairweather and William White
2005 – 2006 Susan Stratton and Hannah Toms
2004 – 2005 Katherine Walker and Lydia Northcott
Archaeology Society (ArchSoc)
2003 – 2004 Vicky Rees and Jay Stocks
2002 – 2003 Jennifer Jackson and Andrew Winter
2001 – 2002 Becky Wragg and Catherine Shepherd
2000 – 2001 Naomi Payne and Katherine Bostock
1999 – 2000 Rik Hoggett
1998 – 1999 Dave Mullin
1997 – 1998 Nigel Clark and Bethan Bennett
1996 – 1997 ?
1995 – 1996 Laura Basell
If you know anyone who was President of ArchSoc please message our Instagram or Facebook page and we will add it to our list.
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
