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Dr Jan Lewis is a Visiting Fellow in the Department of Humanities and Law at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Media and Communication. Her research focuses on the intersection of archaeology and radio broadcasting, particularly examining professional archaeologists' roles in BBC radio from 1922 to the mid-1960s. She highlights radio's role in public archaeology communication and explores gender dynamics in early radio history and archaeological historiography.
Education: PhD in Social History of Radio/History of Archaeology (Bournemouth University, 2022); Professional Diploma in Health Services Management (1991); BA Archaeology (York University, 1984).
Research Interests: Public intellectual contributions of female archaeologists, radio as a medium for archaeological education, and the co-evolution of archaeology and broadcasting professions. Her work intersects with UN SDGs for quality education and gender equality.
Key Publications: Includes 2024 papers on BBC radio archaeology programs, a monograph on Stuart Piggott's broadcasts, and a thesis on BBC radio archaeology history.
Awards: 2023 MeCCSA Outstanding Achievement Award for doctoral research. Active in professional networks like Women's History Network and Entangled Media Histories Network.
Engagement: Presented at multiple conferences including MeCCSA (2023), BBC Evolutions (2022), and Lund University forums. Focuses on post-war archaeology broadcasting and gendered narratives in media.
