About Elizabeth Lawton-Matthews
Elizabeth is an Irish archaeologist and teacher and is currently traveling long-term. She holds both a BA and MA in Archaeology from University College Dublin, and a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Groningen, all of which were supported by scholarships. Her specialities are European Prehistory and the Mesolithic period in particular, Hokkaido prehistory and the Jōmon period of Japan, hunter-gatherers, and burial practices. She enjoys watching independent films, visiting museums and monuments, bouldering, and sleeping. She also loves languages and has studied, to B1 level or higher, Irish, French, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Her proudest achievement to date is her 3-year Duolingo streak.
Education
PhD Archaeology
University of Groningen, 2022
MA Archaeology (First Class Hons)
University College Dublin, 2012
BA Archaeology (First Class Hons)
University College Dublin, 2011
Areas of Expertise
Awards
Michael Herity Award (University College Dublin)
About Elizabeth Lawton-Matthews
Elizabeth is an Irish archaeologist and teacher and is currently traveling long-term. She holds both a BA and MA in Archaeology from University College Dublin, and a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Groningen, all of which were supported by scholarships. Her specialities are European Prehistory and the Mesolithic period in particular, Hokkaido prehistory and the Jōmon period of Japan, hunter-gatherers, and burial practices. She enjoys watching independent films, visiting museums and monuments, bouldering, and sleeping. She also loves languages and has studied, to B1 level or higher, Irish, French, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Her proudest achievement to date is her 3-year Duolingo streak.
Education
PhD Archaeology
University of Groningen, 2022
MA Archaeology (First Class Hons)
University College Dublin, 2012
BA Archaeology (First Class Hons)
University College Dublin, 2011
Awards
Michael Herity Award (University College Dublin)
