Dr David Wyatt
I came to Cardiff University to study history and archaeology as a mature student during the mid-1990s. For a number of years, I co-ordinated a vibrant programme of open access adult education courses in history and archaeology at the Centre for Lifelong Learning. I assumed the role of Lecturer and Community Engagement Co-ordinator in the School of History and Archaeology at Cardiff in 2009 where I also teach and research. I specialise in the history of slavery and servitude in the societies of medieval Britain. I have published a number of articles on this topic and my recent book Slaves and Warriors in Medieval Britain and Ireland, 800-1200 (2009) examines the extreme social and cultural significance of slavery for these societies. My research interests also include: Viking era settlement and society in the Irish Sea region, gender and power in early-medieval Britain and the Anti-Slavery movement in 19th Century Wales.
Education and Qualifications
1998-2003, PhD in Medieval History, Cardiff University ‘Slavery and culture in medieval Britain and Ireland : an alternative perspective of an enduring institution’
1997-1998, MA in Medieval British Studies with distinction, Cardiff University
1995-1997, BA Joint Honours in History & Archaeology, 1st Class, Cardiff University
Career Overview
September 2009 to present day:
Lecturer in Early Medieval History, Community and Engagement
School of History and Archaeology, Cardiff University.
November 2003 to August 2009:
Co-ordinating Lecturer in History & Archaeology.
Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning, Cardiff University.
October 2006 to June 2009:
Associate Tutor, School of History and Archaeology, Cardiff University.
September 2005 to June 2006:
Professional Tutor in Medieval History, School of History and Archaeology, Cardiff University.
September 2004 to January 2005:
Associate Tutor, School of History, University of Nottingham
October 1999 to June 2005:
Associate Tutor, School of History and Archaeology, Cardiff University.
April 2003 to October 2003:
Researcher, Alumni division, Cardiff University.
July 1997 to April 2003:
Archaeological Supervisor/Analyst, School of History and Archaeology, Cardiff University.
August–September 2001:
Researcher HTV, Wales, 1985-1992
Reinsurance Supervisor, Mercantile and General Reinsurance Company Plc, Cheltenham.