Academic visitors

The School of Archaeology welcomes enquiries from scholars wishing to come to the School of Archaeology; to give lectures, or participate in seminars, workshops or conferences; or to undertake collaborative work with the researchers on School premises on a temporary basis. Please note STUDENT VISITORS should refer to the following webpage:  https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/visa/before/visitors

Visitors attending the School for a single meeting should be accompanied by their host and need only sign in and out of the relevant School building on the day of their visit.

All Visitors planning to remain longer than a single day must have prior approval to do so, and must complete a Visitor Application Form.  All visitors should have their application supported by a permanent member of School staff, have the right to and cover the costs of their own visit, including any relevant administrative or bench fees associated with their visit (a list of fees can be found on the tab below).  

 

 

Applying

 

Any visitors who are from outside the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will be required to gain entry to the UK under an immigration category appropriate for the agreed activity. Please contact visitors@arch.ox.ac.uk as soon as possible if you think this might be relevant to you.  We will provide visitors with a formal letter of invitation to facilitate UK visa/ visitor entry application.  More information can be found on our Staff Immigration Team pages and specifically in their UK visa requirements for overseas visitors

  1. Visitors should complete the Visitor Application form which also requires a statement of support and signature of the nominating member of School permanent staff.
  2. These forms need to be completed and approval obtained from the School at least ONE MONTH before any visitor is invited to the School; at least FOUR MONTHS before if the visitor will need a visa.
  3. Any requests to depart from the normal administrative/bench fee will need to be approved by School Board ..
  4. All visitors will be given a department access card for normal working hours in the buildings as necessary for their visit.
  5. Before being allowed to begin their visit, all visitors need to arrange to meet with the Visitor/HR team and be ready to:
    • Provide evidence of identity
    • Sign a visitor agreement

 

All visitors will be required to pay an initial set up fee plus the appropriate monthly fee. In addition, users of laboratory facilities at either the Dyson Perrins or Beaumont Street sites will be required to contribute further lab bench fees.  Please contact stephen.hick@arch.ox.ac.uk to arrange payment.

 

Initial set up fee:  £100 (£150 if University visa sponsorship is required)

Plus:

Standard bench fee (for non-students): £75 per month

Standard bench fee (for students): £40 per month

Plus:

Additional lab bench fee for all users of laboratory facilities: £500 per month