Our vision is that by combining the richness and rigour of innovative cultural approaches and science-based analysis, York will be regarded as one of the best places in the world to conduct archaeological research.
We are recognised internationally as a leading institution for archaeological research tackling global issues that are both important and challenging.
Research strengths
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.
Centres
We're home to several international research centres that bring together colleagues from across Europe to produce collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
Each of our centres promotes our ambitions to produce impactful covering the breadth of archaeological and heritage study.
Archaeology Data Service
We also host Internet Archaeology - an open access, independent journal which has been awarded the Directory of Open Access Journals Seal.