Richard Bates

geophysicist and interdisciplinary scientist with an interest in archaeology, climate change and integrating science messages with the performing arts

[Elgidius Ichumbaki, Ph.D. @IchumbakiE]

Facilitating a workshop with the #History teachers from local schools in Kilwa to learn from each other about the values of #KilwaKisiwani & #SongoMnara WHS was a memorable experience. I thank @SciforAfrica for making this possible. #POSSIBLEAfrica @ur@urithiwetutz @UdsmOfficial @unescodar @chemical_tz @dickybates2 @DonaldHerd3

[Elgidius Ichumbaki, Ph.D. @IchumbakiE]

The outputs of our research team comprised of scientists from @UdsmOfficial @UniofBradford @BradArcForensic @VisHeritage & @univofstandrews @EarthSciStA are displayed at the @BagamoyoFest #international #festival, 23-26 Oct 24. You’re welcome to visit our #pavilion and learn about #heritagedigitization #slavetrade @HistoryofBagamoyo #Boatbuilding and other narratives of #Bagamoyo #Townscape.

@urithiwetutz @dickybates2 @3dSparrow @resandmag @ahrcpress @chemical_tz @mubanda_tz

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Thanks to their credible team in Tanzania led by Dr Ichumbaki!

[Elgidius Ichumbaki, Ph.D. @IchumbakiE]

Listen to @dickybates2 narrating about our work at #Laetoli funded by @BritishArts @DCMS @UdsmOfficial @univofstandrew

https://t.co/03D4xEsZcB

@urithiwetutz @EJDPollard @DonaldHerd3 @tzBritish @chemical_tz @MNRT_Tanzania

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Thanks Alice for promoting me to 'archaeologist', humble geophysicist I remain

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Great to be part of this

[Vince Gaffney @gaffney_v]

Well done @dickybates2
and @GeoTimKinnaird!!!!

https://t.co/EilytysdMY

[Elgidius Ichumbaki, Ph.D. @IchumbakiE]

Today, we’ve planted over 5,000 #mangrovetrees around #Winde #slavewarehouse north of #Bagamoyo. Many thanks to collaborators & supporters to make this happen. ⁦@TFSAgency⁩ #Culturalprotectionfund ⁦@BritishArts⁩ ⁦@DCMS⁩ ⁦@dickybates2⁩ ⁦@urithiwetutz

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

End of another week with #CulturalProtectionFund @BritishArts  @DCM @UdsmOfficial @univofstandrews @IchumbakiE

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Week 1 at Laetoli digitizing threatened archaeology and geology #CulturalProtectionFund @BritishArts  @DCM @UdsmOfficial @univofstandrews

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Week 1 of Digitization project at Laetoli 3.6Ma footprint site, Tanzania, thanks to #CulturalProtectionFund @BritishArts  @DCM @UdsmOfficial @univofstandrews

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Digitisation workshops at Laetoli, part of #CulturalProtctionFund, @univofstandrews @IchumbakiE

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Back at Laetoli, 3 million Yr old footprint site to assess climate impacts as part of joint Uni Dar es Salaam/St Andrews digitisation. #CulturalProtectionFund @BritishArts , @DCM @urithiwetutz @IchumbakiE @dickybates @EJDPollard @UdsmOfficial @univofstandrews

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

#monamuseum with new exhibit...'gone'

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

The transition from peat to lake sediments doesn't get any clearer than this, Bully confirms the geophysical models

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Miniature arches -geology in action

[HE Maritime @HE_Maritime]

We have commissioned @MSDSMarine to update our Marine Geophysics Guidance. The updated guidance will be circulated for consultation between 9 - 24 February 2024. More info below.

[Elgidius Ichumbaki, Ph.D. @IchumbakiE]

It has been a wonderful opportunity for me to visit the @WSodoUniversity and have a look at amazing exhibits. @urithiwetutz #ExploreEthiopia @curateoromia

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

A 20m diameter by 7m deep hole that used to hold water- @LostFrontiersBD @gaffney_v reminds me of other big pits🤣

[Marcos Martinon-Torres @martinontorres]

JOB alert! Postdoc position in African Archaeological Science, bringing together @CyprusInstitute @UCamArchaeology and a West African partner, focused on training and capacity building. We need your help to spread this widely🙌
https://t.co/FPJKthvqbV

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

@NakedPrimate Fantastic crop😓

[Richard Bates @dickybates2]

Neart na Gaoithe taking shape in a new dawn of wind energy offshore Fife, but what archaeology is it hiding in the sediments?