Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology at Manchester

23/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating our very own Huw Twiston Davies -- huge congratulations on his new book volume! A major Egyptological achievement!

Ancient Egyptian religion was not as fixed and unchanging as many people imagine, according to new research by Manchester Egyptologist Dr Huw Twiston Davies. His new book reveals that beliefs and funerary practices evolved even within a single generation, showing that ancient Egyptian religion was ...

28/05/2026

We are hiring a lecturer in archaeology! Great job opportunity.

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Archaeology (Teaching and Scholarship). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching, student support and course leadership within Archaeology in the Department of Classics, Ancient Hi...

16/05/2026

And here is Dr Andy Fear, brilliant as ever, even with a younger audience!

13/05/2026

Week 12 saw the battle simulation session for the Alexander the Great course by Dr Andy Fear, who is currently touring in Shrewsbury and speaking to the to the North Staffs branch of the CA.

22/04/2026

Two of our very own PhD students will present the next archaeology seminar. A warm welcome!

25/03/2026

Here's another in-depth interview in Echo & Ink: our very own Dr Andy Fear on "Life at the Edge of Empire".

What really happened at the edge of the Roman Empire, and why did Rome stop where it did?In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Andrew Fear (University of Manches...

20/03/2026

Welcome to our next Archaeology Seminar!

05/03/2026

Welcome to our next archaeology seminar!

19/02/2026

Welcome to our following Archaeology Seminar!

14/02/2026

Our very own Dr Andy Fear at a public lecture at The Brampton Museum in Newcastle under Lyme on Augustus.