The postgraduates in Archaeology at Glasgow enjoy one of the university’s most supportive, collaborative and friendly communities on campus. Intellectually, it’s a very generous group, with lots of opportunities on offer to MLitt and PhD students to get involved in existing projects or start new ones together, whether in the field or the classroom, or through conferences and publications. The best example of this is our own publication Love Archaeology Magazine, where there are ample chances for authors, researchers, editors, photographers and creative types to get involved.

"I was initially drawn to archaeology at Glasgow because of the targeted research themes the Department specialises in – in my case Battlefield and Conflict Archaeology. What inspired me to stay on for a PhD after completing my MLitt was the amazing community of postgraduates and staff. Relocating 3,000 miles away from your home and family is a daunting task, unless you have intellectual and social support". Jen, Pennsylvania, USA. 

Close engagement in our intellectual endeavours wouldn’t be the same without the social life which accompanies it. The group is very active socially, celebrating holidays from various nations in addition to plenty of evenings out (and in) and trips throughout the year. One of the highlights is definitely the annual trip to the TAG (Theoretical Archaeology Group) conference, at which Glasgow is always well-represented by staff and students. Of course it's an academic event, but more than anything it's great fun with great friends.