2026-27 Lecture Series

All lectures take place in Lecture Theatre G6, UCL’s Institute of Archaeology,
31 – 34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY
, and also on Zoom (unless otherwise noted).
Occasionally and where noted the event takes place on Zoom only. Lectures start at 6.30pm. All in person lectures are followed by a drinks reception.

Zoom links are emailed out a day or so ahead of the lectures. If you don’t receive the Zoom links and would like to, please email pmf@friendsofpetrie.org.uk

2026

Friday 23rd October, 18:30
Abeer Eladany
Unwrapping colonial legacies: Navigating the ethical challenges of displaying mummified Egyptians.

Friday 13th November, 18:30
Rosalind Janssen
From Hollywood to Thebes: The many lives of Natacha Rambova. Please note that this lecture will take place in Room 612 (6th floor) of the UCL Institute of Archaeology.

Friday 4th December, 18:30
Audrey Eller
Beyond Petrie: Rediscovering Diospolis Parva through the Swiss-Egyptian Excavations at Hiu.
Please note this event will be held via Zoom only.

2027

Friday 29th January, 18:30
John Tait
2027 Harry Smith Lecture
Followed by a reception in the Petrie Museum.

Friday 19th February, 18:30
Angela McDonald
The Lion-King and his Grasp: New Kingdom Royal Agency from Ideology to Object.

March – June Lectures
TBC

July (date TBC)
Annual General Meeting