New blog! This blog outlines our recent training session 'Communications of Archives in Public History,' with additional links to the work of our amazing speakers! aralearning.wordpress.com/2024/04/30/ale…

In case you missed it, new professional James Leech has written a blog about his research into the 'Autistic user experience of archives'. archives.org.uk/diversity-alli…

Check out the latest Accessibility and Archives blog by Philip Milnes-Smith on the ARA website! archives.org.uk/diversity-alli…

Still time to sign up to our careers in archives and museums session THIS Thursday! Meet the panellists in the thread below 👇

#edutwitter #CEIAG #Careers

Register: discovercreative.careers/teachers-caree…

In case you missed it, booking is now open for #ArchivesLive #DDay . This free special event for years 6-9 will be hosted by acclaimed broadcaster Dan Snow to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 🧵

Find out more: nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sess…
Book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-liv…

The first in a series of blogs about the 2024 ARA Conference programme. This one looks at the Climate Advocacy & Education track. Early Bird Booking closes 1st May! archives.org.uk/news/ara-confe…

It's time to launch our next #ArchivesLive , this time for years 6-9.
Join acclaimed broadcaster Dan Snow for this live event to mark the 80th anniversary of #DDay , the single largest seaborn invasion in #History & a pivotal moment in the #SecondWorldWar .
nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sess…

We are delighted that these resources are now available for teachers, parents and children - developed by The National Archives Education Service in partnership with Northern Ireland Office

Find out more here: nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/edu…

It was great to hear from Alan Lester last week at our ALES Virtual Event 'Communications of Archives as Public History'. Thank you to all of our speakers and attendees!

In case you missed it, Philip Milnes-Smith's latest 'Accessibility and Archives' blog tells the story of gentlewoman philanthropist Caroline Blunt, who founded the first institution 'offering education and training to physically disabled girls'.
archives.org.uk/diversity-alli…

The latest ARA Learning #blog Animal Archives on Tour aralearning.wordpress.com/2024/01/13/ani…

From StaffsStokeHistory

The latest Highland Archive Service newsletter is out! So if you have a spare minute pull up a chair, get a cup of tea, and read about what we've been up to across our centres since the last newsletter in the autumn. ☺️👇

mailchi.mp/highlifehighla…

Just to reassure members that our Legislation and Standards group will be responding to this but that we also encourage all our colleagues in the sector to do so as well. #WillsDestruction The Guardian

Get a conversation started with the help of our new #HBAHPubs question sheet!

Find it at historybeginsathome.org, along with other free resources to help inspire, capture and keep intergenerational conversations.

#EndLoneliness #JustCall #HaveAChat

Interested in discovering your home’s past? Our #househistory guide can help you get started: orlo.uk/1qxx0

#LocalHistory #ExploreYourArchive

Advent Calendar Day 14: Today's post on sustainability in the reading room. Our ScanTent allows researchers to quickly take high-quality digital images!
Check specialcollections.ul.ie/advent-calenda… each day for new images & subscribe to our blog! #AdventCalendar University Of Limerick ARA Ireland University Of LimerickLibrary 🎄

#ArchiveHour will be taking a break in December, back on Thursday 25th January at 8pm.

In the mean time we're running a short (3 question) survey to help us plan for next year and would really appreciate your input: forms.office.com/e/jr9GsNYJAn

Thank you!

Our resilience grants, engagement grants and skills bursaries are all currently open for applications!

Don't miss out - find out how to apply below 👇 (1/4)

📸Salford Uni Library

Our Stillman Project Archivist attended the official launch of 'Challenging Legacies: The Kingdom of Iraq and Gertrude Bell' @exeteriais University of Exeter. The exhibition explores events that led to the creation of the Kingdom of Iraq Iraq in 1921 & the role played by Gertrude Bell

Interesting blog from StaffsStokeHistory and discussion about #archives engaging and collaborating with wider community groups in addressing topics such as slavery #ArchivesWM