Maria Kneafsey
Honorary Appointment
About me:
I completed my undergraduate degree in Ancient History and Archaeology (MA Hons.) at the University of St Andrews, before moving to Exeter for my MA and PhD in Classics and Ancient History. My research interests include: the history, art and archaeology of the city of Rome; Late Antiquity (approx. AD 271 - 608); the archaeology of Roman Britain; boundary-studies; and ancient urbanism.
Research Project:
My current research project focuses on late antique urbanism, particularly the development of the city of Rome between the building of the Aurelian Wall (AD 271) and the end of the sixth century.
Using an interdisciplinary approach and combining methodologies from ancient history, art history and archaeology, I am using the changing concept of boundaries as a framework for the study of spatial change in late antique Rome.
Research Supervisory team:
Supervisor 1: Professor Barbara Borg.
Supervisor 2: Professor Elena Isayev.
Research Wider Research Interests:
- Roman art and architecture.
- Late antique cities.
- Fortifications and frontier zones of the Roman Empire.
- Maps (ancient and modern).
- Burial topography and practices.
Professional/research experience:
November 2013 to present
Gender Equality Charter Mark
I am a PhD representative in the Classics & Ancient History Self-Assessment Team working on the Gender Equality Charter Mark trial.
September 2013 September 2014
Classics & Ancient History Discussion Group
I organised an interdisciplinary discussion group for postgraduates and staff to discuss literature, material culture, and the more contentious issues raised by the study of the ancient world.
September 2013 September 2014
Pegasus
Sub-editor of the Classics & Ancient History departmental journal (Pegasus), 2013-14.
Education:
January 2013 January 9999
University of Exeter
PhD, Classics & Ancient History.
Working thesis title: Boundaries in Late Antique Rome.
January 2012 January 2013
University of Exeter
Master of Arts, Classics & Ancient History.
Dissertation: Spolia in Fourth Century Rome (Distinction).
January 2008 January 2012
University of St Andrews
Master of Arts (Honours), Ancient History & Archaeology.
Dissertation: Burial Topography and Boundaries in the City of Rome (First Class).
Professional Development:
2015-08-00
Conferences/Symposiums-PG/EC Late Antiquity Network Workshop
I gave a paper titled "Burial Topography and Boundaries" at the second workshop of the Postgraduate and Early Career Late Antiquity Network in London (ICS).
2015-03-00
Conferences/Symposiums-TRAC
I presented a paper at the 2015 Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference in Leicester, titled "Conceptualising the space of the late antique adventus."
2014-04-29
Conferences/Symposiums-Humanities PGR Conference
I presented a paper titled "Sacred boundaries of the Eternal City: a new approach to the Roman pomerium" at the University of Exeter Humanities PGR Conference. I also chaired the "Linguistic boundaries and terminology" panel.
2014-01-10
Graduate School Skills Workshops-LTHE 1 & 2
I attended stage one and two of the Learning and Teaching in Higher Education programme, which will lead to accreditation by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
2013-12-05
Conferences/Symposiums-AMPRAW 2013 (Exeter)
I helped with the running of the Annual Meeting of Postgraduates in the Reception of the Ancient World (AMPRAW), and acted as chair for the 'Caesar, Tyrants and the Late Republic' panel.
