4 themes, 15 interlinked PhD projects in archaeological chemistry

From prehistoric chewing gum to remarkable wooden containers, ChemArch provides advanced training in the analysis of organic compounds associated with cultural artefacts.

Students working in lab in BioArCh (York)

Topics covered

Ancient DNA and Archaeogenomics 

Lipid residue analysis

Palaeoproteomics 

Stable isotope analysis

Use-wear and microscopic residues

Experimental archaeology

Biomolecular preservation and degradation

Advanced training from Europe's leading archaeological scientists

Training 'on the job' with museum and industry partners

Peer to peer learning

Making the most of online collaborative learning tools

Training in outreach by professionals

Bespoke career planning

Five 'pan-network workshops' in London, Nice, Barcelona and Copenhagen

Two academics giving a presentation