Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬! We're hiring a Head of Fundraising to help secure the Society's future and develop Scotland's heritage hub. Location: Hybrid (remote & in Edinburgh) Hours: 37 per week (full-time) Salary: £60-70,000 p.a. Contract: 2.5 years Apply by Sunday 1 December: https://lnkd.in/evVjz9WG

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬! We're hiring a Publications Officer to help deliver our exciting and busy publications programme, including journals, books and e-books. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of a career in academic publishing. Location: Hybrid (remote and in person in Edinburgh) Hours: 22.2 hours per week (3 days a week) Salary: £29,200 per annum pro rata Contract: 18 months (1.5 years) Find out more and apply by 11:59 PM on Wednesday 13 November: https://lnkd.in/edEqZrHa

This summer, 10,000 people visited a free public exhibition (part-funded by the Society) on Orkney’s earth material heritage. Now you're invited to a virtual walkthrough -including Neolithic artefacts not normally on public display - online on 30 October: https://lnkd.in/ePcEwM-e

How do we investigate structural inequalities in Scotland's past? Taking a qualitative and quantitative approach, Dr Louise Heren FSAScot's lecture on 14 November will review sexual violence cases to explore public and private pressures in 1920s Scottish society: https://lnkd.in/e5VvBtFB

2024 marks the 900th anniversary of David I acceding to the throne of Scotland. From 1 - 3 November, don't miss this special conference where you'll hear from experts (many of whom are Fellows) exploring key aspects of David's reign. Book by 26 October: https://lnkd.in/emngvwq6

We're proud to be part of an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)-funded project exploring the challenges involved in embedding anti-racism and Black history within Scottish heritage institutions. Find out more as part of this free #BHM24 event in Glasgow on 23 October: https://bit.ly/4eSWxhb (page 30)

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥? 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 can submit an article to PSAS, our peer-reviewed journal of new research on all aspects of Scotland’s past. Find out more and apply for the next issue by 30 November 2024: https://lnkd.in/e2cju4jg

Did you know that the Society's Dig It! project coordinates the Scottish Heritage Social Media Group? At their free online event on 2 October, David Weinczok FSAScot from the Trimontium Trust will talk about which social media skills helped him transition to a role that isn't just about creating and managing online content. https://lnkd.in/epAGyZ6i

We love to see the impact of the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework! CVARF is supporting community development, and social, mental and physical health, while offering an insight into the archaeology of an area which is home to over one third of Scotland’s population.

How can management of the historic environment adapt to community needs and the ever-changing environment? Fellows are invited to join us on 26 September to hear how Dr Audrey Scardina, PhD is developing new policy with the help of local communities (check your inbox for the link in our latest enewsletter).