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Collaborate with top archaeologists worldwide at the University of Reading to advance your research career. Our specialists cover eras from the Palaeolithic to Medieval times, with geographic focus on the UK, Europe, Middle East, South America, and China. Recognized for outstanding archaeological studies, the University of Reading achieved 97% internationally excellent or recognized research in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
We excel at merging scientific methods with social science perspectives to investigate history and tackle contemporary global issues.
Our groundbreaking work reshapes understanding of diverse topics, from societal effects of climate change to shifts in puberty timing. Archaeological evidence even contributes to modern debates on migration, identity, and pressing matters like the Syrian refugee crisis.