Research

A long and proud history of international research in Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology.

Our specialisms include Greek and Roman literature, ancient history, Mediterranean archaeology, British prehistoric and historic archaeology, human evolution, African archaeology, Near Eastern archaeology and Egyptology.

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Archaeology was ranked 5th in the UK. We offer post-graduates the opportunity to engage in research-led teaching across a wide range of ancient civilisations and languages, in an academically inspiring environment.

female archaeologist in blue tshirt excavating bonkulu site

Research projects

Discover more about our research project across the 3 subject areas, Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History and Egyptology.

ancient egyptian script in black on a beige scroll

Research groups

Explore our research groups that bring together staff and postgraduate students across a range of research topics.

egyptian goddess and vase artefacts from the garstang museum collection

PhD students

Find out more about our PhD students, their thesis titles and research interests.

collection of ancient coins two head side up, and one tails side up

REF 2021

100% of our research impact in Archaeology is rated outstanding, find out more about our REF 2021 results.

Professor Larry Barham smiles at the camera face on in a Zambian landscape, there are wild rhinos in the back of the picture

Our experts

Find out more about our experts by browsing by research interests.

lego figures in a lego greek house - part of the Grand Designs of Ancient Greece research project

Research blogs

Our blog gives you an alternative look at our degree courses and bring out the stories behind our research.

ancient roundhouse made from thatch - part of the Castell Henlys research project

Research impact

Read our impact case studies and discover more about how our research is helping us to understand the key questions in human history.