{"id":14290,"date":"2021-06-11T14:24:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/secl-news-events\/?p=14290"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:08:31","slug":"graduate-profile-karl-goodwin-classical-archaeological-studies-phd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/secl-news-events\/2021\/06\/11\/graduate-profile-karl-goodwin-classical-archaeological-studies-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate profile: Karl Goodwin, Classical & Archaeological Studies PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Professor Sophia Labadi caught up with former PhD student, Karl Goodwin, who has recently landed a management role with English Heritage.<\/p>\n

We’re thrilled to announce that our former Ph.D. student Karl Goodwin has just landed a new management role with English Heritage. Well done, Dr Goodwin! Karl completed his Ph.D. in Classical & Archaeological Studies this year under the supervision of Professor Sophia Labadi. Sophia asked him a few questions about his time at Kent for us.<\/p>\n

What made you come to Kent? <\/strong><\/p>\n

“I originally came to Kent because it offered a course that ranged from ancient history, to archaeology, and to philosophy. I did a joint honours. I was really excited to study and experience a breadth of topics, eras, and cultures that Kent offered. Ultimately I chose to stay here for my MA and PhD because I always felt that there was more to gain from being at Kent.”<\/p>\n

What programmes did you attend at the University of Kent? <\/strong><\/p>\n

“I did a BA in Classical & Archaeological Studies and Philosophy<\/a>, a MA in Archaeology, and a PhD that examined the ways in which museums and heritage sites engage with ethnic diversity through their Roman displays. During my time at Kent I have explored many different aspects of eras as varied as the Iron Age, Roman period, Minoan period, and Late Antiquity. I also encountered a huge range of topics from archaeological and heritage ethics, to Iron Age metalwork, and the architecture of Hagia Sophia. I even studied pilgrimage, based on taking a week-long walk along the Via Francigena starting from Rome via the Centre for Heritage. I don\u2019t think I would have had the chance to experience such a range of activities and topics anywhere else!”<\/p>\n

Would you recommend Kent to prospective students? Why? <\/strong><\/p>\n

“Absolutely! The Department of Classical and Archaeological Studies is full of experts who are more than happy to discuss their ideas. There is also a real range of topics you can choose from so it feels as though your modules and course mould around what you want to study and explore.”<\/p>\n

What have you done since getting your PhD? <\/strong><\/p>\n

“Since passing my PhD I have started working for English Heritage as the Territory Volunteer Manager for its southern region. In this role, I support the volunteer programmes across many pay-to-enter sites in Kent, Sussex, and London (to name a few), which offers me a channel to continue my passion to advocate, and demonstrate, that heritage can be a really positive tool for social cohesion and a force for good – a perception born from my time at Kent!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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