Huddersfield shortlisted for prestigious Times Higher Education Awards

The Times Higher Education Awards are considered to be the Oscars of the Higher Education world. The awards celebrate the top institutions and performers in the sector, and Huddersfield is in the running for this prestigious award.

Archaeogenetics Research Group: Bronze Age Orkney – shortlisted for Research Project of the Year: STEM

An international research project led by the University of Huddersfield's Archaeogenetics Research Group has uncovered the story behind Bronze Age Orkney. Contrary to popular belief, it revealed that Orkney experienced large-scale immigration during the Early Bronze Age, which replaced much of the local population. The research also discovered something revolutionary, in that it was predominantly women who were the Bronze Age newcomers, pioneering the migration and transforming the genetic heritage of Orkney.

The findings of this research have surprised both archaeologists and geneticists alike and have attracted world-wide media interest. For the people of Orkney, it has provided a significant boost to their tourism industry which plays a key role in the local economy and has given the community a new sense of pride in its past.

The full shortlist is now available. This year's winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday 7 December 2023.