About the Institute of Archaeology
From the Institute's origins, founded in 1937 as a centre for archaeological training, to the Institute today, one of the largest archaeology departments in the world with global coverage in its research and teaching activities, the Institute aims to provide archaeological opportunities of the highest quality to all, regardless of background. 2012 marks the Institute's 75th anniversary and a number of events and activities are being planned to mark this occasion, to which current and former members of the Institute are invited.
Facilities
The Institute has
outstanding facilities for an unparalleled range of archaeological research,
including libraries, laboratories, equipment, collections and support
personnel associated with these areas. Significant investments in
infrastructure including major equipment upgrades and improved postgraduate
facilities have taken place in recent years and the benefit of these facilities is reflected in staff
publications and PhD research.
Library
The Institute Library was founded in 1937 to support teaching and learning at the new Institute of Archaeology and has subsequently gained an international reputation as one of the finest archaeological collections in the world. It supports the taught programmes offered by the Institute and provides research material on a wide variety of topics covering all aspects of archaeology, museum studies and cultural heritage.
Publications
The Institute of Archaeology
produces many key books for archaeologists worldwide in partnership with Left
Coast Press. The Institute has a Publications Committee whose role is to
promote the publication of material that reflects the breadth and quality of
research carried out and supported by the Institute and to offer guidance to
Institute staff and students who seek advice on publication.
Centre for Applied Archaeology
The Centre for Applied Archaeology (CAA) is a research and support division within the Institute. The CAA encourages research and innovation in professional archaeological practice, building links between commercial practice, academic research, and local communities. The CAA offers professional advice, support and training In cultural resource management, archaeology, conservation, interpretation and project management.
Research and Teaching Excellence
The Institute is the largest and one of the most highly regarded centres for archaeology and cultural heritage studies in Britain.The Institute’s research covers fieldwork, laboratory analysis and conservation, artefact studies, and theoretical, synthetic, and analytical work across a range of perspectives. The Institute’s degree programmes offer an unrivalled variety of course options, covering a diverse array of archaeological topics, and wide-ranging fieldwork opportunities.
