Murray Andrews

Dr Murray Andrews is a Lecturer in British Archaeology at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, University College London. He holds a BSc (Hons), MA, and PhD from UCL, and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). His research interests span British archaeology, historical archaeology, and numismatics, with additional expertise in European, Mediterranean, and Levantine archaeology.

Education:

• PhD, University College London (2019)
• MA Artefact Studies, University College London (2013)
• BSc Archaeology, University College London (2009)

Research Interests:

Dr Andrews specializes in British archaeology, with a focus on historical and industrial archaeology. His work also covers the archaeology of Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Levant. He has expertise in numismatics and heritage studies, and is multilingual, with proficiency in English, Norwegian, German, and French.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA)

Academic Positions:

• Lecturer in British Archaeology, UCL Institute of Archaeology (present)
• Guest Researcher, University of Oslo, Museum of Cultural History (2024–present)
• Associate Professor in Numismatics, University of Oslo (2022–2024)
• Lecturer in Archaeology and Heritage, University of Worcester (2020–2021)

Labs and Teams:

Dr Andrews is affiliated with the UCL Institute of Archaeology, which houses world-class facilities including the Wolfson Archaeological Science Laboratories and the UCL Ancient DNA Laboratory. The Institute is a leading centre for archaeological research, ranked #3 globally for archaeology in the QS World Rankings 2025.