So pleased to see Lola Young and Anne Barrett honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards by the APPG Archives & History today (pic with Chris Evans & Lord Clark)

We think apprenticeships offer an important route into a career in record-keeping so along with IRMS we are offering free membership to apprentices on related apprenticeships. Get in touch with [email protected] if you think you are eligible.

Thinking of going freelance? You might be interested in our new training course on 21st May archives.org.uk/training-event…

We don't want to be prescriptive for our Research & Advocacy Grants for AI/Emerging Technology so as long as your bid meets the criteria we'd like to hear from you. - read all about it here deadline for applications 31 May. archives.org.uk/news/research-…

We have 1 ARA Bursary just for New Professionals - or members of @ARANewProfs & who have never attended an ARA conference or received an ARA bursary of any sort. Details here archives.org.uk/news/bursaries…

Our Diversity bursaries for the 2024 conference are also open to speakers at the conference from black and/or minority ethnic backgrounds - more details here archives.org.uk/news/bursaries…

2 ARA Diversity bursaries are available for our 2024 conference. Open to members and non-members of the ARA who have a Black and/or Minority Ethnic background & do not have a postgrad qualification in archives/conservation/records management. Details here archives.org.uk/news/bursaries…

4 ARA Member bursaries are available for our 2024 Conference. These are for individual members, student member, overseas member or anyone registered on the conservation certificate course. Full eligibility details etc can be found here archives.org.uk/news/bursaries…

V happy to announce our Research & Advocacy Grants for AI and Emerging Technologies. 1 x £10k and 2 x £5k - read all about it here archives.org.uk/news/research-… deadline for applications 31 May.

4 Ancestry UK bursaries available for our 2024 conference - These are for archivists from a local authority who either never attended an ARA Conference before or have not attended in the last 3 years (i.e. 2023, 2022, 2019) full info here archives.org.uk/news/bursaries…

We are once again offering bursaries for our conference. 4 x Ancestry sponsored bursaries, 4 ARA, 2 Diversity and 1 New Professional bursary are available. Deadline for applications is 22 May - more info here archives.org.uk/news/bursaries…

Starting in May - our Copyright in context series of 3 x 1hr online training events. Each session is aimed at those looking for an introduction to the subject, or to refresh a basic understanding of copyright. Book 1 or all. Info/booking here: archives.org.uk/training-event…

Do please sign up for this focus group (or take our 4 question survey) - to help improve leadership skills among archivists, RMs & conservators -

Is your archive interested in employing a Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprentice this autumn? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Check out the guidance and event below and get in touch by the end of April via [email protected] (1/3)

Thinking of going freelance? You might be interested in our new training course on 21st May archives.org.uk/training-event…

Are you new to budgeting? Our Budgeting for Beginners course in May is suitable for all levels of staff/volunteers. Designed for the cultural sector but relevant for anyone in any workplace/org. More info: archives.org.uk/training-event…

Pay back time! Remember when you were a new professional? Help someone new to the profession attend the ARA 2024 conference by supporting our New Professionals Bursary - give here peoplesfundraising.com/donation/suppo…

An increasing number of people are applying to the professional registration programme – good news for the profession – it means we need more mentors and assessors. These are great flexible volunteering opportunities – find out how you can help here bit.ly/3p9EfjF

Don't miss out on our Early Bird Rate for our 2024 conference in Birmingham. Full speaker and social programme & details of prices can be found here openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2024/ Early Bird rate closes on 1st May

The #researchadjacent podcast speaks to two archivists who are both project archivists at the #newtownarchives New Jerusalems project - Susan Shanks from Durham and Alice Millard from West Sussex. Have a listen here: sarahmclusky.com/susan-shanks-a…