Our staff and students have fascinating stories to tell.
Whether you are just beginning your studies or are an experienced researcher, we'll help you to find the topics you really care about and start to make stories of your own.
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Our staff and students have fascinating stories to tell.
Whether you are just beginning your studies or are an experienced researcher, we'll help you to find the topics you really care about and start to make stories of your own.
Discover how BA Archaeology and Anthropology student, Alfie Peters, used optional modules throughout his degree to create a personalised career pathway.
Originally from Mississippi, USA, Caitlin came to the UK to study BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year. Discover what she enjoyed about Year 0 and her transition to Year 1.
Reflecting on her time at university, BA Archaeology and History student, Jasmine, talks about the value in having an Academic Tutor, and how they are key to supporting students with academic, personal or professional development.
Discover how the Enabled Fieldwork Group has empowered Jenny to take part in fieldwork in her own way, helping her to realise her strengths and understand her limitations.
Matthew graduated from the University of Reading in 2018 with first-class honours in BA Museum Studies and Archaeology. He now works as a Collections Move Officer at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).
Ivan studied MA Archaeology at Reading, where he enjoyed a range of opportunities available to our master's students. Learn how the strong sense of community in the Department helped Ivan – an international student – to settle into life in the UK.
Read about Matt's journey from an undergraduate Law degree to an archaeology master's at Reading – and on to a rewarding career in the archaeological sector.
Professor Aleks Pluskowski's research uses environmental archaeology to provide a new perspective on the Crusades.
Dr Gabor Thomas is shedding light on the Dark Ages, exploring how Medieval traditions have shaped more than 1,000 years of elite identity.
Professor Hella Eckardt reveals how archaeological research can resonate with contemporary issues. Her work explores the complicated history of migration in the UK.