Our people
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About us
We are one of the top-rated archaeology departments in the world. Our mission is to engage and inspire students, the broader academic community, partners and the public through the discovery of the human past, and relating this to the present and future.
Stephanie Wynne-Jones, Head of Department
8th in the UK
for Archaeology and Forensic Sciences in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Rankings, 2025.
5th in the UK and 25th in the world
according to the QS World Rankings by Subject, 2025.
Our research
Our research tackles challenging issues from the origins of human behaviour to contemporary heritage management.
Our core strengths in human evolution and prehistory, Roman, medieval, historical and field archaeology are complemented by our specialisms in bioarchaeology, digital archaeology, African archaeology, buildings conservation and heritage, and experimental archaeology and artefact studies.
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Our facilities
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We're home to an exceptional range of facilities encouraging independent and collaborative study and research across the University and with key partners across the globe. We have bespoke laboratories, teaching and study spaces, and specialist equipment to enhance students' learning.
We host research centres offering practical spaces for teaching and research.
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An environment of inclusion
Understanding the role of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and class in history, from the medieval era to the present day, is integral to our learning and teaching.
Recruitment, career development and promotion are key in ensuring fairness for our staff, and we hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality.
Resources for schools
We offer a range of resources for schools and wider learning.
From school visits to interactive quizzes, articles and video content, we aim to open up archaeology and heritage to all and encourage the study of the human past.
