Research Centre for Field Archaeology and Forensic Taphonomy

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The Centre focuses on the collection and evaluation of research data both in the field and in the scientific laboratory, using primary data as tools for innovative science and social impact.

Members work with leading global organisations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Max Planck Institute, Australian National University, ARISTA human taphonomic cemetery in Amsterdam, Historic England, the Museum of London and the Ministry of Defence. Every year archaeological field research takes place all over the world particularly in England, Wales, Scotland, the USA and South Africa, with hundreds of participants who have taken part in projects in Europe, Australia and the USA.

The Centre also assists with the identification of human remains in Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, the Philippines and Ukraine, and it provides bespoke training for the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The Centre’s particular focus is on the collection and evaluation of research data in both the field and in the scientific laboratory. Members focus on the methodological, pedagogic, and transformative aspects of original primary data as tools for innovative science and social impact. They do collaborative research in archaeology, anthropology, computing and genetics, working in the areas of Citizenship, Society and Justice. Their work in archaeology is linked closely to the heritage sector and their work in Forensic Science is central to the University’s justice agenda.

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston