The Council for British Archaeology

🚨 Last Chance to Apply! 🚨 The deadline to apply for the Young Archaeologists’ Club Website Development Placement is fast approaching! ⏰ 📅 Closing Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 9am 📍 Location: Flexible, hybrid working offered 💼 Role: 9-month paid placement, 1 day per week If you have a passion for archaeology, co-creation, and digital skills, or want to gain experience in any of these areas, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Find out more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eR_uvBPF

Reimagining Youth Engagement in Heritage ✨ How can we better connect young people with heritage? Join us at the Yorkshire Museum on 26th Feb to explore innovative approaches through inspiring talks, workshops, and live performances. Key sessions include: - Presentations by The Aardman Academy, Photoworks_UK, and the Council for British Archaeology (that's us!) - Grassroots insights from Reverberate 2024 recipients - Panel discussions with organisations like Assemblage Collective, The Ladder, and English Heritage's Young Producers - Performances by youth organisations including National Youth Ballet and We Make Culture This event is designed for professionals across the creative, heritage, and youth sectors. Gain actionable ideas for your work, make new connections, and leave inspired to collaborate on future projects. When: 26th Feb 2025 Where: Yorkshire Museum, York For more information and to register, visit 👉https://lnkd.in/e4aCprSy

Ipswich Borough Council is reviewing its local heritage list, and you can have your say! 🏛️ Know a building that deserves recognition? Now’s your chance to nominate it for local listing. Public consultation is open for six weeks, so get involved and help safeguard Ipswich’s historic places. Find out more and submit your nominations here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew7che44 All comments and nominations must be submitted by 11:45 pm on 6 March 2025

One of the team's favourite projects of 2024 - the residential conversion of the Grade II* listed 18-19 Colliergate, York - has been featured in The Council for British Archaeology's publication, British Archaeology! As part of the heritage-led design process, we engaged with the National Amenity Societies on early iterations of the scheme, including the CBA, and their ongoing advice helped to shape the final proposals. Author of the article, Jamie Corless, wrote: 'This project exemplifies the importance of utilising a conservation-led methodology and engaging with heritage specialists early in the planning process. By doing so, the applicant not only successfully navigated the complexities of working with a Grade II* listed building, but did so proactively and efficiently, avoiding the need for costly back-and-forth revisions and re-consultations.' We couldn't agree more! 👆 #heritage #heritageconsultant #planning #planningconsent #planningpermission #historicbuilding #historicbuildingsuk #property #propertydevelopment #listedbuilding #listedbuildings #listedbuildingsuk #listedbuildingconsent #archaeology #history #archaeologist #conservation #conservationarea #conservationareas #york #yorkshire #northyorkshire #victorianarchitecture #georgianarchitecture #outreach #publicoutreach #publicengagement #history

Looking for some weekend watching? 📺 You might remember back in December, the CBA were invited to give a talk at the Society of Antiquaries of London to celebrate 80 years of ... us! Reflecting on our origins, our impact today, and the future of archaeology. Missed it? No worries - you can now catch up and watch the talk online! Watch Neil Redfern and Gail Boyle FMA FSA as they explore the past, present, and future of archaeology and the Council for British Archaeology👉 https://lnkd.in/eq4Nc_N4

The CBA’s joint response with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists to the Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry on Environmental Sustainability and Housing Growth has been published online🏛️ Our evidence emphasises the importance of historic buildings in sustainable development, advocating for policies that promote heritage while addressing modern environmental challenges. Key points include: ✔️ Encouraging the reuse of standing buildings to preserve embodied carbon and community identity. ✔️ Addressing the economic barriers to retrofitting and adaptive reuse of historic structures. ✔️ Supporting well-resourced local planning authorities to deliver quality, sustainable development. Read our full submission here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ef9hCPDs Want to support our advocacy efforts? Join us as a member and help us champion archaeology and the historic environment across the UK 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTWjreGb #Archaeology #Heritage #History #Sustainability

Attended a really informative and interesting webinar last night by Pen Foreman about EDIE as part of The Council for British Archaeology ‘In Conversation’ series. This series is a great initiative and has multiple timings (including evening events). Thank you to Katrina Gargett for chairing it! You can find out more about this series on the CBA event page https://lnkd.in/gvVz7Br2

Don't forget to join us online tonight for our next #ThisIsArchaeology lecture, exploring our project 'Reconnecting Archaeology'. There are still a few places left! Book your spot here 👉 https://lnkd.in/giCn2njF

📢 Share Your Experiences to Help Improve Accessibility in Heritage Historic England is inviting disabled employees, ex-employees, volunteers, students, and visitors to join Accessibility Focus Groups, facilitated by Direct Access. This is a valuable opportunity to share your experiences and challenges within the heritage sector and help shape a more accessible future. 🗓️ Focus Group Dates (via Microsoft Teams): Monday 27th January - 11am Tuesday 28th January - 2pm Wednesday 29th January - 6pm 💷 Participants will be paid £23 for their time. 📞 To book your place or discuss access requirements: Telephone: 01270 626222 SMS: 07957 789401 Email: info@directaccess.group BSL interpreters will be available. #Heritage #Archaeology

Join us for our next #ThisIsArchaeology free talk with our own Katrina Gargett & Tejaswi Mehta as they look at the future of the CBA and its grassroots network. Find out how the Reconnecting Archaeology project is bridging gaps, supporting community organisations, and shaping the next chapter of archaeology. 📅 23 January 🕖 7–8 PM GMT 📍 Online Find out more and book now: 👉 https://buff.ly/3DMxVZw