Elizabeth Leaning
Elizabeth Leaning is an expert in ancient Egyptian astronomy and religion who has taught and tutored courses in Egyptian history, Egyptian language and Mediterranean culture at the University of Auckland, as well as Study Abroad Trips to Egypt in 2019 and 2023. She recently received her Master's in Ancient History with first-class honours from the University of Auckland. She is currently studying for a PhD in the University of Auckland, cosupervised by McMaster University in Canada. Her research, conference presentations and publications focus on ancient Egyptian science, early ancient Egyptian history, and the reception of ancient Egypt in modern media.
- Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Classics and Ancient History, and Theology and Religion (2018-2020)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), First Class in Classics and Ancient History, specialising in Egyptology (2021)
- Master of Arts, First Class in Classics and Ancient History, specialising in Egyptology (2022)
- PhD in Ancient History, specialising in Egyptology (2023-present)
