Nicky Nielsen

Dr Nicky Nielsen is a Senior Lecturer in Egyptology at the University of Manchester's School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, part of the Faculty of Humanities. He serves as Programme Director for the Minor in Egyptology and co-Director of the MA Egyptology programme. Originally from Denmark, he holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool (2016), focusing on Ramesside fortress archaeology. His research integrates fieldwork in Egypt’s Nile Delta (Tell Nabasha Survey Project) with pedagogical innovation in distance learning. Key excavations include Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham and Tell Nabasha, with publications analyzing ceramics, craft production, and Late Period settlements. A recipient of multiple teaching awards, he specializes in effective online education models. His work contributes to UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) through digital pedagogy and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) via archaeological heritage preservation.

Education:

• PhD in Egyptology, University of Liverpool, 2016
• Research funded by AHRC Block Grant

Research Interests:

• Egyptian archaeology with emphasis on New Kingdom and Late Period material culture
• Ceramics, craft production, and settlement patterns in the Nile Delta
• Digitization and online education methodologies
• Archival studies of Flinders Petrie’s expeditions

Teaching Contributions:

• Unit Convenor for courses including Introduction to Pharaonic Egypt and Egyptian Art Technology
• Co-author of From Mummies to Microchips (Routledge, 2020) – a seminal work on online teaching

Awards:

• 2020-2023: Multiple Outstanding Teaching Awards from the University of Manchester
• 2023: Student Union Excellence in Online Education Award

Field Projects:

• Director of Tell Nabasha Survey Project (ancient Imet excavations)
• Co-leader of Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham fortress studies
• Analyses of Petrie's 1886 excavations at Tell Nabasha