The Society for Museum Archaeology promotes the interest of archaeology in museums and offers support to everyone working with archaeological collections.
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Join us on 18th March for the next This is Archaeology lecture with Prof. Emily Williams, exploring the remarkable Melsonby Hoards, one of the largest groupings of Iron Age metalwork ever discovered in England.
Free to attend (donations welcome) 👉 tinyurl.com/un9kp8z4
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📣 CBA Members: you’re invited to our 2026 AGM & de Cardi Lecture
All CBA members are warmly invited to join us for the Council for British Archaeology Annual General Meeting, taking place on Saturday 21 February 2026 in York, hosted at The Milner York.
Following the AGM, we’re delighted to welcome Dr Anwen Cooper for our annual Beatrice de Cardi Lecture:
‘Rewilding’ later prehistory: Archaeological wildlife and its role in current nature recovery
The day will also include:
✨ The launch of the 2026 Marsh Archaeology Awards
🌿 The official launch of the 2026 Festival of Archaeology
🎥 A look back at The CBA in 2025
Find out more and book your place 👉 tinyurl.com/cbaAGM26
📷 Charlie Burrell
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Tender opportunity: Workshop facilitator, wellbeing and ableism 👤
We're looking for someone to facilitate two round table sessions exploring the impacts of ableism on wellbeing within the museum sector and then summarise the findings in a short report 👉 ow.ly/YnpT50XGY75
ALT A group of people gather in a museum gallery space at St Fagans, Cardiff
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Could you help shape the future of the Council for British Archaeology? We’re looking for two new Trustees!
You do not need a background in archaeology or to be a member to apply. We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in:
📱Communications & Marketing
💚Safeguarding
Find out more👉 tinyurl.com/yc8k2cpp
Nominations close midnight 20/11
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There’s still time to book your spot for the next This is Archaeology lecture!
Thinking out of the box: Public engagement, volunteering & collaboration at the Northamptonshire Archaeological Resource Centre with Ben Donnelly-Symes
Archaeological archives aren’t just for academics. At the ARC, volunteers, communities, and partners are bringing collections to life through research, public engagement, and even wellbeing projects.
Thursday 2 October | 7 - 8 pm | Free & online
Book here 👉 shorturl.at/OhM9z
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The Hellenic Society (@Hellenic_Soc) and Roman Society (@TheRomanSoc) have organised a five-part weekly online course on Roman Coinage in Britain, led by CIfA member Dr Peter Guest of Vianova Archaeology & Heritage Services, starting on 17 September: hellenicandromanlibrary.org/…
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Thinking about volunteering in archaeology or heritage?
We’ve just launched our brand new Volunteer Opportunities page, bringing together placements, digs, and volunteering roles in heritage from across the UK. 👉 shorturl.at/JZuvh
🔎 Search by region to discover opportunities happening near you
📜 Explore projects ranging from digs and fieldwork to community heritage roles
🌍 Find ways to get involved, build skills, and make connections
And the best part? You can sign up to our newsletter to get the latest opportunities delivered straight to your inbox every month. 👉 shorturl.at/T4ELo
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🚨 Archaeology orgs, we need you!
We’re reviewing CBA Organisational Membership as part of #ReconnectingArchaeology, and your input will shape how we support groups of all sizes across the UK.
🗓 Complete the survey by 5 Sept for a chance to win a £200 voucher. 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/3CNC8SZ
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Want to help make your organisation more inclusive but not sure where to start? 🤔
This Wednesday evening, we’re hosting a free online session exploring how community and grassroots organisations can embed EDIE into the way they work
🗓️ 20 Aug 6-7pm
Book your spot 👉 shorturl.at/DJToD
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#GawthorpeHall's ghost garden is back, showing through the main lawn. The original photograph was taken around 1910, but the parterre was expensive to maintain. If you want to see it make sure you visit before it rains! tiny.cc/GawthorpeHall
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🧱 Discover Roman Britain at Wittenham Clumps!
Join Earth Trust and DigVentures for a behind-the-scenes look at an active archaeological excavation uncovering a Romano-British villa and working farmstead.
Book your spot 👉 archaeologyuk.org/get-involv…
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🏛️ Just a few days left!
Nominations for the 2025 @MarshAwards Community Archaeology Awards close at 12 noon on Monday 26 May, so if you know a person or project going above and beyond in community archaeology, now’s the time to shout about them! 👉 shorturl.at/bMLR3
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Take part in the 2025 Historic England Heritage Volunteer Diversity Survey historicengland.org.uk/advic…
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📢 New Historic England report published!
Our latest survey explores the collection of developer-funded archaeological archives – highlighting key trends & challenges facing the sector.
Read the full report here 👉 historicengland.org.uk/resea…
#ArchaeologicalArchives
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🚨 NEW RESOURCE ALERT!
1/2 Introducing the Draft Toolkit for Managing the Ownership of Archaeological Finds in England – a must for those handling the management, recovery, and archiving of archaeological materials.
Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/4ub6ztw5
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Still time to apply for the full time post "Collection Access Manager", working with the reference collections at Fort Cumberland. Deadline is Sun 15th Dec. @ahrcpress @UKRI_News @Envarch @Conservators_UK @HertSci_UK @HistoricEngland @BAJRjobs
Job Claxton: Come and join us at Fort Cumberland Laboratories as a Collection Access Manager funded as part of the The Heritage Science Collections Hub: South project funded by @ahrcpress and @UKRI_News. app.beapplied.com/apply/4iap…
ALT Zooarchaeologists using the Historic England comparative Zooarchaeology Collection.
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🔍 Grassroots archaeology groups also report feeling siloed from commercial and academic archaeology sectors.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can better support grassroots organisations. Let us know by joining our In Conversation events 👉 archaeologyuk.org/discover/e…
🚨 Our new Research Bulletin explores grassroots archaeology in the UK
Key findings:
➡️ Memberships are steady or falling
➡️ Activities, though impactful, are scaling back
➡️ Challenges include lack of training, funding, and equipment
Read the report 👉archaeologyuk.org/resource/t…
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You'll soon be able to see the Bidston replica alongside the West Kirby replica hogback in the @MuseumLiverpool’s History Detectives Gallery.
For more on the Bidston hogback from the Wirral, see the excellent @AS_Corpus and its Bidston entry: chacklepie.com/ascorpus/catv…
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#Museums2024 @MuseumsAssoc Everday Ethics session looks at Human Remains today - I would highly recommend engaging with @SocMusArch who at their conference last week talked eloquently, sensitively and comprehensively around the ethics of display, storage and interpretation.
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Two amazing SMA-ers stepping down at this years conference - but both have promised to attend next years celebrations for the 50 year anniversary of @SocMusArch #SMACon2024
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