Lynn Wadley

Wadley received her PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
She spent eleven years excavating the Rose Cottage Cave in the Eastern Free State.
Her excavations at Sibudu Rock Shelter in KwaZulu-Natal starting in 1998 have uncovered new evidence for early humans' cognitive ability, such as multi-tasking.
Wadley is a world-leading scholar on Southern African Stone Age archaeology, having driven Middle Stone Age (MSA) archaeology in new and exciting directions through her meticulous excavations and thoughtful presentation of the results
Her work has transformed the field and she is described by her peers as the ‘leading MSA scholar in the world’ and a ‘global leader in African Stone Age research'.
Wadley's ground-breaking research in African Stone Age led to many accolades.
Her nominations also highlighted her work as a teacher and mentor for students, including many from disadvantage backgrounds.

Authors: Peony Chu and Chloe Kennedy

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