New Professionals

We're delighted to be hosting our annual seminar at Bristol Archives. This seminar will explore the many routes - and specialisms - within #archives and #recordsmanagement. Find out more and book your tickets today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

This time next week, we'll be underway with the lovely folks at Bristol Archives for our hybrid seminar exploring everything from rights clearance to records management, via Durham! Make sure you don't miss out by registering for free today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Do you work with sound archives? Do you want to hear from experts about all aspects of preserving regional sound heritage? Great news! We have four of them making up the keynote at our seminar: in Bristol and online, Friday 23 October, 13:00-17:00: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Are you a new archivist struggling to connect audiences with shared heritage? Come along to our winter seminar on Friday 23 October in Bristol (and online) to find out more! Details of all presentations and information on how to register can be found here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Come and learn about the value of practical experience in records management at our annual seminar in Bristol, Friday 23 October, 13:00 - 17:00. Find out more about our speakers and get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Tickets are going fast for our winter seminar on Friday 23 October. Join audio experts, records managers and other new archiving professionals for a great afternoon of networking and connecting across the #archives and #recordsmanagement community: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Our friends over @aranewprofs.bsky.social have a great event coming up all about the various ways into the archive profession and the diverse roles that make up the workforce.

Our next training session is 'Mixed Collections: Balancing Conservation and Interpretation'. This online training, presented by freelance museum consultants Anita Hollinshead and Jim Grevatte, will be held on Tuesday, 6 October from 10:00 to 12:30. Register now: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

It's a new week, so why not start the week right by registering for our next seminar in Bristol (and online), Friday 23 October. Check out the programme and get your ticket now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a....

There are many ways to develop skills as an archivist or records manager. One of the best is via araukie.bsky.social New Professionals seminars! Join us Friday 23 October for a packed programme of talks: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-annual-seminar-many-routes-one-profession-tickets-1999043879055

Want to learn more about rights clearance, obsolete formats and keeping records (see what we did there) accessible into the future? Join us for our annual seminar, Friday 23 October: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-annual-seminar-many-routes-one-profession-tickets-1999043879055

What does inclusive heritage look like in an archival context? Find out more during our annual seminar at Bristol Archives, Friday 23 October, 13:30 - 17:00, plus a whole afternoon of cutting edge research: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Our annual seminar on 23 October will be both in person & virtual and will provide the opportunity to learn more about the specialist skills you need to succeed as a new archivist or records manager. Check out the draft programme, and register today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Curious about archiving audio? Intrigued by the specialist skills needed as a new #archives professional? Come along to our next araukie.bsky.social Section for New Professionals seminar in Bristol on Friday 23 October: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

Just six weeks to go until our annual seminar. Bringing together archivists and records managers to share the many, varied skills we use across the sector, don't miss this great opportunity to meet and network with other new professionals: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-a...

ARA's Section for Archives and Museums will hold its Annual Review Meeting on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. This free online event will include a knowledge sharing session with short presentations from 4 speakers. You won't want to miss it! Register now: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

This looks like a great event from the lovely folks at the Learning and Education Section

The Archives for Learning and Education Section's next lunchtime training session is Wednesday, 9 September from 1-2pm on Microsoft Teams: Divergent Minds in the Archive - Neurodivergent Professionals and Accessibility aralearning.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/a...

Just a few more days to get your application in to join our lovely friendly committee helping out support all things ARA new professionals related! Deadline: Monday 24th August. Check out the role descriptions here and find out how to apply here: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

There's only a week left to apply to join our frankly fantastic committee! Details of the Comms and Careers Officer roles can be found here: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

The ARA Section for New Professionals needs you! We're looking for two new volunteers to join our small and friendly committee. Full details and how to apply can be found here: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

It's Monday morning and we know you've been thinking... I wonder who writes these great skeets from aranewprofs.bsky.social? Well, you can be as cool as that person by becoming our new Comms Officer. Find out more about the role here: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... deadline 24 Aug

Are you passionate about communication? Do you want to support other new #archives and #recordsmanagement professionals? Why not volunteer as the ARA Section for New Professionals Comms Officer. Full details and how to apply: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

Can you help support communication and career development for new #archives and #recordsmanagement professionals across the UK and Ireland? Expressions of interest for Careers Officer & Comms Officer for ARA New Professionals committee are welcome to newprofessionals@archives.org.uk!

Looking to connect with archivists beyond your own institution or country? Join us for our Annual Review Meeting! ☕ Take part in our first International Coffee Chat to meet colleagues, share experiences, and feel more connected wherever you are in the world! 15 July | 1–2 PM BST

Just a few days left to apply to be our new Secretary. Help keep the good ship Section for New Professionals shipshape and other suitably nautical metaphors ⛵️ 📦️ . Deadline: Tuesday! aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

Just a week to go to get your application in to be our new Secretary and help shape the agenda for new #archives and #recordsmanagment professionals across the UK and Ireland! aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

We haven't quite reached our target yet to send a @aranewprofs.bsky.social new professional to conference - please give generously www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/202... If we can't raise the money next year we might not be able to do this at all.

Start the new week right by volunteering! We're looking for a new secretary to join our small, fun and friendly team looking after all things New Professional for ARA! All you need is enthusiasmk, and a short supporting statement: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u.... Deadline: 30th Jun

Come join our lovely committee of volunteers and make the araukie.bluesky.social Section for New Professionals even better. We're looking for a secretary to help keep everything running smoothly! Deadline: 30 June. Full JD here: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u....

The Section for New Professionals @araukie.bluesky.social committee is run wholly by volunteers, helping support new #archives and #recordsmanagement professionals. We're looking for a new secretary to join our committee! Details: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u.... Deadline: 30 June.

Peer pals is a wonderful way of supporting new professionals as they navigate their way into the sector. If you feel you have the ability to share your knowledge and experience then get in touch with our friends over at @aranewprofs.bsky.social

We're looking for a secretary to join our lovely team on the ARA Section for New Professionals committee. Role description: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... Apply by emailing newprofessionals@archives.org.uk, by 30 June.

We are currently recruiting more peer mentors from the #archives and #recordsmanagement new professionals community to help answer questions and provide support to people considering a career in the sector. Find out more and submit your application today: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/peer-pals/

Today is the final day to apply for a #bursary to attend the @araukie.bsky.social conference in Glasgow, 5-7 August 2026. Don't miss out on your chance to attend! Find out more and apply today: mailchi.mp/archives/bur....

Just a few days left to apply for a new professionals bursary from the Archives and Records Association to attend their fabulous conference in Glasgow, 5-7 August. A must for all new #archives and #recordsmanagement professionals: mailchi.mp/archives/bur.... Deadline: Wednesday 3 June, 17:00.

We're shortly looking for a new secretary to join our small and enthusiastic volunteer committee. The role description can be found here: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... Expressions of interest are always welcome - just message us here and we'll get back to you!

One week remaining to get your bursary application in for the ARA annual conference! Find out more about the many bursaries on offer here: conference.archives.org.uk/bursaries.

Want to get involved with our work? Apply to be our new Chair! This voluntary role for ARA members is open for applications until 1 June 2026 - just send a short statement of interest to ARAenvironment@archives.org.uk. See the latest Training and CPD Bulletin from ARA for more details

Attending the @araukie.bsky.social conference is a great way to boost your career as a new #archives or #recordsmanagement professional. Find out more about the bursaries on offer and get your application in before the deadline on 3 June! conference.archives.org.uk/bursaries.

Start your weekend right by making a start on your bursary application for the @araukie.bsky.social bursary for the annual conference, this year in Glasgow from 5-7 August 2026: conference.archives.org.uk/bursaries.

Feeling enthused about all things #archives and #recordsmanagement after our seminar with Chris Sheridan today? Why not carry that forward and check out the programme - and bursaries! - for the ARA UK&IE conference: conference.archives.org.uk/bursaries. Deadline for new professionals bursary: 3 June