Jamie Woodward

Prof Jamie Woodward is a Professor of Physical Geography at The University of Manchester, leading research in Quaternary environmental change and geoarchaeology. He holds roles including Director of the MGEOG programme (2013–present) and has contributed to major initiatives like the Quaternary Environments and Geoarchaeology Research Group. His work bridges geography, geoscience, and archaeology, focusing on Mediterranean and Nile Basin landscapes.

• PhD Students: Supervised over 20 students, including recent projects on microplastics in rivers and Pleistocene glaciation.
• Grants: Secured £465,000+ from the Australian Research Council and Leverhulme Trust for Nile Basin and Nubian diet studies.
• Publications: Authored 124+ papers, including 'The Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction' (OUP, 2014) and edited 'The Physical Geography of the Mediterranean' (OUP, 2009).
• External Roles: Served as editor for Geoarchaeology (2007–present) and examined PhDs at 10+ institutions.

Research emphasizes geomorphological processes, glacial history, and human-environment interactions. Current projects explore microplastic impacts and Holocene river dynamics in Sudan.