Neil Erskine

Dr. Neil Erskine is an Affiliate Researcher in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on accessibility barriers in archaeology, colonial legacies influencing modern perceptions, and socio-economic diversity in archaeological practice. His research explores the Bronze and Iron Ages of Southwestern Asia, with fieldwork in Turkey (Uşaklı Höyük) and Iraq (Khani Masi).

His theoretical interests include interpreting ancient individuals' interactions with their cultural and cultic environments. A key publication (2024) examines community formation in the Lower Sirwan/Upper Diyala regions across prehistory to the Iron Age, reflecting collaborative work with the Sirwan Regional Project. He teaches courses like Archaeology in the Modern World and Past Imperfect, Present Tense.

No scientific awards or formal grants are listed in the provided materials. His contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to decolonizing archaeological narratives and enhancing accessibility in fieldwork practices.