Proyecto Qubbet el-Hawa

We feel very proud of Taha Ismail, a member of our mission, who yesterday successfully defended his PhD thesis. Congratulations Dr Taha!
And congratulations to his PhD supervisor Ángel Rubio Salvador!!

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Conferencia en el Museo de Jaén
⛏ 'Últimos descubrimientos de la misión de la Universidad de Jaén en Qubbet el-Hawa'

Impartida por el director de la misión arqueológica en Qubbet el-Hawa y profesor de Historia Antigua en la UJA, Alejandro Jiménez
📆 20 de mayo a las 19:00h

Cultura - Junta de Andalucía Cultura · Jaén Universidad de Jaén

We are happy to announce a new publication on Qubbet el-Hawa, in this case written by Dr. Roberto Díaz Hernández “Sarenput I’s biographical inscriptions (QH36). A philological and paleographical study.”

You can purchase the book in https://editorial.ujaen.es/libro/sarenput-i%20s-biographical-tomb-inscriptions-qh-36-a-philological-and-palaeographical-study_180354/

We are sure that you will enjoy reading it!!

Dear friends and colleagues, in 2027-2028 the University of Jaén will launch the first master in Egyptian Archaeology!!!

Stay tuned!

University of Jaén to Expand Academic Excellence with New Strategic Postgraduate Programs

The University of Jaén (UJA) has reached a new milestone in the expansion and excellence of its academic catalog. Starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, the institution will offer two new postgraduate degrees of high strategic value, following a favorable report issued by the General Directorate of University Coordination prior to final verification.

Focus on Egyptology and International Collaboration
The first of the approved proposals is the Master’s Degree in Egyptian Archaeology: Materiality, Scripts and Societies. This program is established with a distinct international focus and will be coordinated by the University of Jaén in collaboration with the University of Lisbon.

This master’s degree places UJA at the forefront of Egyptological studies, allowing the student body to delve into the materiality and social structures of Ancient Egypt from a global perspective, coordinated by two leading research institutions in the Iberian Peninsula.

"We are offering an increasingly broad range of possibilities that invites students to specialize in what makes them different—what allows them to stand out, excel, and become unique, always through the lens of academic excellence."
— Hikmate Abriouel, UJA Vice-Rector for Official Teaching.
The Vice-Rector also took the opportunity to congratulate her team for their "magnificent work" in the implementation of these new qualifications.

Employability and Future Outlook

The two new degrees, which have now received the "green light" for the verification process, are scheduled to begin in the 2027/2028 academic year. These programs will complement a portfolio of master’s and doctoral studies that are in constant adaptation to the labor market. The primary goal is to develop student potential and, crucially, to significantly enhance their opportunities for securing high-quality employment.
Next Steps in the Administrative Process

These proposals, considered highly relevant to the UJA Degree Map, will now proceed through the necessary administrative channels. The next stage involves the submission of the verification reports (memorias de verificación).

This process will strictly adhere to the 2026 Calendar for official degree procedures, which received a favorable report from the Academic Commission of the Andalusian Council of Universities (CAU) on March 25, 2026.

Author: Rector’s Office (Rectorado)

La Universidad de Jaén reforzará su oferta de postgrado con un nuevo Máster Conjunto Internacional en Arqueología Egipcia y un Programa de Doctorado renovado en Ciencias de la Salud | Diario Digital de la UJA | Compromiso con la sociedad La Universidad de Jaén (UJA) alcanza un nuevo avance en la expansión y excelencia de su oferta académica. La institución académica podrá impartir, a partir del curso 2027-2028, dos nuevos estudios de postgrado de alto valor estratégico, después de que la Dirección General de Coordinación U...

El director del Proyecto Qubbet el-Hawa ha sido invitado como parte del Programa de Doctorado en Historia de la Universidad de Sevilla para impartir una conferencia el próximo día 5 de mayo, a las 17:00 horas, en la Facultad de Geografía e Historia, Aula # # #.

La conferencia versará sobre “Las biografías funerarias de Qubbet el-Hawa como fuentes complementarias a la Arqueología”

El acceso es gratuito. Os esperamos!

La co-directora del Proyecto Qubbet el-Hawa, Luisa M. García González, impartirá una conferencia online en inglés el próximo 16 de mayo, dentro de las conferencias que organiza The Southampton Ancient Egypt Society.

La conferencia se titula 'A Dynasty of Powerful People: a study of Sarenputi I's family at Aswan.'

Más info

Southampton Ancient Egypt Society Description: During the 12th Dynasty, a powerful local family held authority as governors of Elephantine in Egypt’s southernmost nome, on the natural border with ancient Nubia. This geographical area with multiple particularities had a special relevance for Egypt throughout history, and its strate...