Welcome

Welcome to the GAO!

Graduate Archaeology at Oxford (GAO) refers to the graduate community of archaeologists at the University of Oxford. We are made up of MSt, MSc, MPhil, and DPhil students from the archaeology sciences, classical, and archaeology cohorts. All incoming graduate students are immediately members of the GAO and are represented by the GAO Committee. Our students come from around the world and study a diverse range of topics, creating a dynamic and exciting environment in which to undertake studies. This webpage is managed by the GAO committee to provide updates, useful information, and contacts for the committee.

GAO Conference: Call for papers now open!

The theme for our annual GAO Conference has now been announced: Archaeological Healthscapes:
Exploring health, illness, and treatment in the past

We are welcoming abstract submissions from graduate and early career researchers on the topic, with the deadline for the Call for Papers being the 16th of January 2026!

More info available here: GAO Conference | Graduate Archaeology at Oxford

 

What's happening this term

Here you can find direct links to our Skills Seminars term card: