Penelope Foreman

Penelope Foreman is a postgraduate researcher at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Science and Technology, specializing in Neolithic archaeology with a focus on stone monuments, tools, and material culture. Her work explores color usage in prehistoric structures and intersects with experimental archaeology, digital media, and public engagement.

• PhD Thesis: "Colour Out of Space" (2019)
• STEM Ambassador and former primary school teacher
• Active in conferences (TAG, EAA, CAA) and public outreach programs

Her research spans Neolithic Atlantic Europe, examining how color and materiality shaped human experiences and monument construction. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining digital archaeology, material agency, and ethical considerations in outreach.

She received the Andrew Sherratt Fund Fieldwork Bursary (2017) and contributes to initiatives like the Equality and Diversity Working Group at the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.