Dr Nicky Garland

Archaeologist | Data Scientist | Training & Communications Manager

Welcome

Iā€™m a Training and Communications Manager at the Archaeology Data Service and Heritage Science Data Service at the University of York, where I lead strategic development of training programmes and communications for digital heritage communities.

My work sits at the intersection of archaeology, data science, and research training. I combine expertise in spatial analysis, research data management, and digital methods with a passion for teaching researchers sustainable, reproducible research practices.

What I Do

šŸ›ļø Heritage & Archaeology

Research in European Iron Age and Roman archaeology using geospatial statistics, databases, and digital methods. Focus on landscape transformation, settlement patterns, and linear earthwork systems.

šŸ“Š Data Science & Research

Expertise in R programming, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, geospatial analysis (QGIS, ArcGIS), and research data management. Committed to FAIR data principles and Open Science practices.

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Training & Teaching

Certified Carpentries instructor teaching researchers digital skills. Design and deliver training on data management, programming, and reproducible research methods.

Current Focus

  • Leading training strategy for the Archaeology Data Service and Heritage Science Data Service
  • Teaching researchers computational skills through The Carpentries
  • Developing research data infrastructure and training portals
  • Contributing to EU-funded research projects (ATRIUM, ECHOES, ARTEMIS)
  • Promoting Open Science and FAIR data principles in heritage sectors

Get in Touch

Iā€™m available for:

  • Consulting: Research data management, digital heritage infrastructure
  • Training: Workshops on R, Python, GIS, reproducible research
  • Collaboration: Digital archaeology projects, open science initiatives
  • Speaking: Conferences, seminars, webinars on data science in heritage

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