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Roberta Gilchrist is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading and holds the role of Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research: Heritage & Creativity). She leads institutional partnerships with the British Museum and specializes in medieval religion, gender studies, and sacred heritage. Her work includes groundbreaking research on Glastonbury Abbey and Norwich Cathedral, emphasizing lived religion, monasticism, and the archaeology of belief.
Her research clusters focus on medieval life course, health, and material culture. Key contributions include studies on medieval burial practices, magic, and the social archaeology of death. She has delivered prestigious lectures, including the Rhind Lectures on Sacred Heritage, and her work is widely recognized through awards like the 2016 Archaeologist of the Year.
- Affiliations: University of Reading, British Museum (Honorary Fellow)
- Education: DPhil in Archaeology (University of York, 1991)
- Key Roles: Former Head of Archaeology and Head of School of Archaeology, Geography & Environmental Science
Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing material culture and gender theory. She advocates for inclusive archaeology, promoting diversity in the field and accessibility in heritage interpretation.
Awards:
- Fellow of the British Academy (2008)
- Archaeologist of the Year 2016 (Current Archaeology Awards)
- British Archaeological Award for Best Scholarly Publication (2004-6)
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Objects, Materials and People Research Cluster and the Diet, Health and the Life Course Research Cluster. Leads digital projects like 3D Visualizations of Glastonbury Abbey and public engagement initiatives.
