Профессор из Винчестера проведет в Милане серию лекций о терапевтическом потенциале археологии

Доктор Пол Эверилл, назначенный почетным профессором Миланского университета, представит цикл выступлений о влиянии археологии на психическое здоровье. Его исследования подтверждают, что участие в раскопках снижает уровень тревожности и депрессии, а разработанные им методологии уже применяются для поддержки украинских военных.

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Archaeology could become the latest tool in improving mental health. A University of Winchester academic is set to deliver a series of lectures in Milan exploring the therapeutic potential of archaeology. Dr Paul Everill, reader in archaeology and deputy head of the School of Humanities, has been appointed a visiting professor at the University of Milan and will deliver 10 lectures on the theme 'Archaeology, wellbeing and social impact'. Dr Everill said: "Most recently, my work has focused on 'Wellbeing Archaeology', and the capacity the discipline has to positively impact the mental health of public participants. "I have come to the realisation that the common thread in my research, from early archaeology through to my current excavations in Georgia, is an interest in the social impact of archaeology and this seminar series will explore that aspect from a variety of perspectives." In collaboration with Dr Karen Burnell, associate professor of applied psychology at Solent University, Dr Everill co-developed AMPHORA (Authentic and Meaningful Participation in Heritage or Related Activities). These toolkits, launched in 2022, help ensure the safe delivery of mental health benefits through heritage projects. Archaeology has been recognised as a therapeutic intervention for veterans since the Ministry of Defence launched Operation Nightingale in 2011. Dr Everill and Dr Burnell’s research into such veteran-oriented schemes has included a major study on the psychological effects of archaeological digs. Participants reported reduced depression, anxiety and isolation, alongside improved self-worth and overall wellbeing. The AMPHORA guidelines have recently been adopted by the Ukrainian programme Spiritual Recovery Through Culture, aimed at supporting the wellbeing of military personnel using archaeology and heritage crafts. Last year Dr Everill addressed the Ukrainian Association of Archaeologists (UAA) about his work with veterans in Nokalakevi, Georgia, and about Winchester's fee-waiver archaeology studentships for veterans. He also convened a Wellbeing Archaeology session at the World Archaeological Congress in June 2025. The University of Milan, which celebrated its centenary in 2024, is one of Europe’s largest universities with roughly 60,000 students. It is a founder member and the sole Italian member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).