Ian Hodder Gold Medal for Outstanding Overall Academic Achievement in Archaeology
Ian Hodder Gold Medal for Outstanding Overall Academic Achievement in Archaeology
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Named after Prof. Ian Hodder, the founder of post-processual archaeology, this Gold Medal honours his profound influence on archaeological theory and practice. Hodder emphasised interpretation, symbolism, reflexivity, and human agency, reshaping how archaeologists understand material culture and the past. His work at Çatalhöyük exemplifies collaborative and reflexive archaeology.
The medal recognises outstanding overall academic achievement in archaeology, reflecting Hodder’s enduring intellectual legacy.
for the Most Outstanding Overall Academic Achievement in Archaeology
for the Most Outstanding Overall Academic Achievement in Archaeology
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
A student who obtained ‘A’ or ‘A+’ passes for all subjects with not less than 75% marks for each subject. In case more than one student is eligible for the award, select the student with the highest overall total marks for all subjects. The eligible recipient shall be presented with the gold medal during the graduation ceremony at which the MSc in Archaeology degree is conferred to him/her.
The Gold Medal shall be awarded annually at the General Convocation of the University, upon the recommendation of the Board of Studies, the Board of Management and approval of the Senate.
Awarding Authority: University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Award Recipients
Award Recipients
2022/23
To be awarded
To be awarded
2024/25
To be awarded
To be awarded
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