Dan Hicks
Professor of Contemporary Archaeology · Oxford Missing Departments (2026-08-14) · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Dan Hicks is Professor of Contemporary Archaeology at University of Oxford. Dan Hicks shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Dan welcomes enquiries from potential doctoral students in the fields of colonialism, art, museums and heritage (broadly conceived).
Research interests
Dan Hicks FSA, MCIfA is Professor of Contemporary Archaeology in the School of Archaeology, Curator of World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum, and a Fellow of St Cross College. Full details of his research, publications and teaching can be found at www.danhicks.uk
Selected publications (since 2023)
2023. Declining Whiteness. In O. Wambu (ed.) Empire Windrush: Reflections on 75 Years & More of the Black British Experience. London: Hachette.
2023. The British Museum is an anachronism – here’s how to fix it. The Daily Telegraph
2023. The last remaining argument against restitution has now been lost. The Art Newspaper
2023. Are Museums Obsolete? Architectural Review
Frequently asked questions
Is Dan Hicks hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Dan Hicks's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dan welcomes enquiries from potential doctoral students in the fields of colonialism, art, museums and heritage (broadly conceived)..
What does Dan Hicks research?
Dan Hicks FSA, MCIfA is Professor of Contemporary Archaeology in the School of Archaeology, Curator of World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum, and a Fellow of St Cross College. Full details of his research, publications and teaching can be found at www.danhicks.uk
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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