3rd March 2026 - NOTE - this lecture will take place in the JSB Lecture Theatre (D4), Richmond Building

Abstract
This year was Rob Janaway's 40th year at the University of Bradford and in this lecture he will take the opportunity to look back at past projects in archaeology, archaeological conservation, taphonomy, and forensic archaeology. Many of these exiting developments have been facilitated by the multifaceted, multi skilled team at Bradford. He was with John Hunter in starting both forensic archaeology practice and teaching at Bradford. When John left Forensic archaeology continued here. Originally, I Rob was working on archaeological burials (mainly Anglo-Saxon) using forensic research to assist interpretation this directly led to the application of archaeological methods to assist with search recovery and interpretation in forensic case work. During this seminar he will share some iconic archaeological projects (such as the crypt excavations at Christchurch Spitalfields, London) as well police case work and the recovery and identification of a soldier’s remains from World War I.

Bio: Rob is Associate professor in Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at the University of Bradford. He has more than 40 years experience of Archaeology in both the field and the laboratory. He originally qualified in Archaeological Conservation and specialised in the relationship between materials degradation and depositional environments. He has worked on a range archaeological sites including peat bogs, desert sites, and deep stratified urban deposits. He is a specialist on the taphonomy of inhumation burials and has worked on material from cemeteries, crypts and mausoleums. In addition to a traditional archaeological role he acts as a Forensic Archaeologist. He has worked on more than 25 criminal cases for a variety of British and international police forces in a variety of roles including excavator and taphonomy consultant. He has acted as an expert witness in court. Currently his teaching concentrates on Forensic Archaeology, Forensic Taphonomy, Archaeological Conservation and Forensic Science. He is course manager for MSc Forensic Archaeology & Crime Scene Investigation. Rob has taken a key role in the development and implementation of regulation and professional standards in Forensic Archaeology. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (MCIfA), Chair of the CIfA Special Interest Group for Forensic Archaeology.


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