The portal for submitting a paper for our call for papers for ARA Conference 2026 is now open. The theme this year is 'Authenticity' All presentations in person in Glasgow 5-7 August. Go to: openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap... for full details

Join us for the next #EDI lecture in our series on 29th Jan at 1pm. Dr. Barry Houlihan will talk about The Playwright on the Stairs: Recovering the archives and Legacies of Irish Women Writers. For more info & to book a ticket ⬇️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-playwr...

We’ve added 5 new case studies and 25 more short examples of good inclusive practice from archives across the country to our Inclusion Hub! Have a read and get inspired: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Fantastic news to share on this World Digital Preservation Day! iPres2030 will be held in Belfast & Dublin in Sept 2030. The 5-day conference will be led by a consortium group across the island of Ireland. See link below ⬇️ dri.ie/news/dublin-...

1. Select themes for your sessions. Themes allow you to centre the sessions around specific ideas that are broad enough where anyone could have a story about (e.g. childhood). What’s more, staff and facilitators can contribute their own stories, making the session truly for everyone.

We had a very successful session yesterday with Tom McGrath and Carmen Álvaro González, with over 15 of you joining us to learn more about reminiscence workshops using archival materials. In case you missed it, here are three things we learned: 🧵

Today’s session on Reminiscence Workshops by Archives is starting soon!

We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow for our November lunchtime learning session. See you there!

There is still time and space left to book your place for next week’s lunchtime learning session on reminiscence workshops by archives at Wigan & Leigh. Reserve your place with Eventbrite using the link in the initial post. We look forward to seeing you there!

One week left to book your slot for “Reminiscence workshops by archives: Wigan & Leigh” Join us 4 November to learn more about the fantastic work happening to bring archives to care homes.

On 4 November, Thomas McGrath & Carmen Álvaro González join us for our 3rd lunchtime session of 2025. "Reminiscence Workshops by Archives: Wigan & Leigh" explores how archives can support individuals living with dementia. Book by 30 October. aralearning.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/r...

Now live on the @araukie.bsky.social New Professionals blog, Cat Goodrick tells us all about bringing a long-shuttered archive collection back to life: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/a...

Exciting news from one of our most recent speakers on a lunchtime learning session. Well deserved!

Announcing our penultimate lunchtime talk of 2025… Monday 13th October, 1-2pm 📍 Lecture Theatre at County Hall, #Maidstone 'The history of Policewomen in Kent County Constabulary' presented by Pam Mills. Book your free seat today: 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 03000 420 673

Join us on Friday 17 October at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, for a seminar on Trauma-Informed Archival Practice. Find out more and register free for in person or virtual tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-i...

Many pupils will be back to school this week. If you have ever thought about researching the school that you went to, then take a look at the guides on our website: royalberkshirearchives.org.uk/berkshires-p... #EYAEducation

Join us for special behind-the-scenes tours this September with Heritage Open Days! This year’s theme is all about architecture – so it will be another chance for you to see some gems from the collection along with celebrating Cornwall’s rich architectural history!

UPCOMING EVENTS at Gwent Archives! To book a place on any of our events, email [email protected].

In a new #RLUK blog post, @davidprosser.bsky.social looks at how we can anticipate future challenges for research libraries & how this may shape the development of RLUK’s next strategy.

If you didn’t get a chance to join us last month for our lunchtime learning session, we have made it public on @araukie.bsky.social YouTube channel. Tune in to learn about how the life of Billy Waters lent itself to educational resources & explores wider challenges around the limits of archives.

Thinking back to this week’s lunchtime learning session and all the rich contributions of our speakers @drmarylshannon.bsky.social, Dr Ben Marsh, @angelcakepie2.bsky.social and Selena Scott. Their session introduced interesting questions & approaches to teaching from archives. Here are a few: 🧵

Still time to sign up to join @carlyannrichardson.bsky.social & team to learn all about @jisc.bsky.social Archives Hub 📆 11 June (11am UK time) 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n7rh2ky @araukie.bsky.social @ales-araukie.bsky.social @arascot.bsky.social @archiveswales.bsky.social Photo by C M on Unsplash

There is still time to sign up for our next lunchtime talk. Register by close of play 4 June, and join us next week to learn about what the records on Billy Waters teach us about finding Black lives in the archives.

A great opportunity for new professionals to build their skills and connections in the sector

Some may remember @alanlester.bsky.social speaking at an ALES training session last year on communications of archives in public history. Consider continuing learning how to educate on British colonial history during an informative one-day workshop Alan has organised for next month.

Our second lunchtime event is quickly approaching on 10 June. Delve into the life of William ‘Billy’ Waters: busker, sailor, immigrant, talent, and forgotten Black celebrity from Regency London. Read our new blog post to learn more, and sign up by 4 June! aralearning.wordpress.com/2025/05/11/f...

This event has been rescheduled for 29 April. Tickets for the earlier date will be honored for the new date. Secure your spot by registering at the link: tinyurl.com/2spv7kt7

We are reviewing the Archive Conservation Training Scheme. We need to gauge current understanding of the scheme & the capacity of archives to participate plus the desire of the UK/Ireland sector to maintain it. Find out more & complete the survey here: www.archives.org.uk/news/review-...

RESCHEDULED: unfortunately we have had to reschedule our lunchtime session with Dr Victoria Hoyle on 25 March. Stay tuned for the new date, to be announced soon.

Don’t forget to register for this exciting talk by the 20th!

For decades, archives have critically reflected on their role in society, how they engage with & are informed by inequality. In a few weeks, Dr Victoria Hoyle will explore how engagement drives equity in archives. Sign up on Eventbrite, linked in this blog: aralearning.wordpress.com/2025/03/01/n...

🟠 Upcoming events for #RLUKICIL - Inclusive Collections Inclusive Libraries series that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation & inclusive practices for collections. These virtual event are free to attend & open to all 🎟️ bit.ly/RLUKICIL 🧵

Thanks to Lucy Havens for speaking to #RLUKICIL today about her research on Machine Learning Approaches to Gender Bias in Archival Curation & her work with colleagues at @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social 📺 You can watch her full talk at bit.ly/ICILOND

In our first event of 2025, "Navigating the Culture Wars: Public engagement & archival values", Dr. Victoria Hoyle will discuss how archives can embody equity & openness through engagement, education & participation. Register on Eventbrite by 20th of March to join! tinyurl.com/2spv7kt7

Are you an educator, curator or organiser in the archives/heritage sector? Have you led an interesting project, exhibition, or engagement opportunity? We want to hear from you as a contributor to our blog. Please get in touch for more information.

👋🏽 hello, the Archives for Learning and Education Section of the @araukie.bsky.social is officially on Bluesky! We will be withdrawing from X in the following months, so follow us here for all updates moving forward. We look forward to sharing some exciting lectures and opportunities.