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Archives for Learning and Education Section @ales-araukie.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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...

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ARA ALES Lunchtime Seminar: Divergent Minds in the Archive – Neurodivergent Professionals and Accessibility

The Archives for Learning and Education Section’s third event in 2026 will be held using Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 9th September, from 1 to 2pm. “Divergent Minds in the Archive – Neurodive…

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ARA SAM @araarchmus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Announcement: we're looking for 2 new Joint Communications Officers! In this voluntary position, you would work with SAM committee members, ARA colleagues and section members to identify relevant news, develop content, and maintain clear communication. Learn more: mcusercontent.com/e2538b2a52fd...

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ARA SAM @araarchmus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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...

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Last chance to register! Registration closes Monday 6 July for the ARA International Section's Annual Review Meeting & International Coffee Chat.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Archives are about connections and so are we! That’s why we’re introducing an International Coffee Chat as part of this year’s Annual Review Meeting. Alongside updates from the Committee, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow members and take part in guided conversations.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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Is Lauterjung @islauter.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Only one more week to register for @arainternational.bsky.social Annual Review Meeting on 15th July + a lovely informal coffee chat session afterwards! 🌍☕

'Why attend the ARA International Group's ARM? 1. Review the group's past and future work. 2. Participate in the election of officers. 3. Make new connections with archivists during our international coffee chat session. Wednesday 15 July 2026 / 13.00PM (BST) / Online (Teams)". A large graphic of a smiling globe with eyes pointing towards the text is on the left of the image.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It’s AGM season at @araukie.bsky.social so there is lots of opportunity to join a committee and help out in your sector! @aranewprofs.bsky.social are currently looking for a new secretary, if you’re interested let them know!

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join our friendly committee! We are looking for a volunteer Secretary on the araukie.bluesky.social Section for New Professionals. Deadline is Tue 30 June. aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

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Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join @arainternational.bsky.social for their webinar: Migrated Archives: Perspectives on Custody, Access, and Repatriation on Tues 19 May 19 2- 3:15 PM GMT+1 full details and tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/migrated-a...

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Migrated Archives: Perspectives on Custody, Access, and Repatriation

This is a discussion on migrated archives and repatriation.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Registration is closing for: Migrated Archives: Join the conversation on: 📂 displaced archives ⚖️ contested ownership 🤝 access & stewardship 🗺️ archival repatriation Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4wdteyV #Archives #InternationalArchives #ARAInternational #ArchivistsOfInstagram

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Migrated Archives: Perspectives on Custody, Access, and Repatriation

This is a discussion on migrated archives and repatriation.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

There’s still time to register for our panel discussion on archival displacement and ethical archival stewardship!

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Registration is open for our upcoming online event! Join an international panel discussion on contested custody, archival displacement, and ethical stewardship. £10 ARA members | £20 non-members 19 May 2026 2 PM BST Online bit.ly/4wdteyV #Archives #InternationalArchives

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Is Lauterjung @islauter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This will be such a valuable and interesting discussion around migrated archives and repatriation! If you are free on 19th May (2pm BST) and would like to find out more, please register below by 17th May. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/migrated-a... #Archives @arainternational.bsky.social

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

New event from the ARA International Section! Migrated Archives: Perspectives on Custody, Access, and Repatriation 19 May 2026 2 PM BST Online Featuring speakers from Trinidad & Tobago, UAE, and Iceland discussing archival repatriation & displaced records. Register here: bit.ly/4wdteyV #Archives

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Ever wondered what the Archives and Records Association can do for new professionals working with records in the UK & Ireland? Come along and find out for yourself at our next knowledge-sharing and networking event: online, Weds 20 May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-c....

Archives and Records Association Section for New Professionals
Networking and Training
Online 20 May 2026 12:00 BST
with Chris Sheridan, Head of Professional Standards and Development

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Historical Archives of the European Union @eui-euarchives.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🎉 New partnership 🇪🇺 The Historical Archives of the European Union and the University of Haute-Alsace formalise their collaboration—part of the HAEU's efforts in the field of archival training through hands-on experience and mentorship. More: loom.ly/OV9C3UE #archivalstudies #trainees

Group of visitors from L'Université de Haute-Alsace at the Historical Archives of the European Union.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our pals at ARA new professionals are looking for a training officer to help ease new archivists and records managers into an ever confusing sea of legislation and technology! Is it you? Do you know someone let the the team at @aranewprofs.bsky.social know!

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Archival collections are never straightforward in terms of holding! Especially with donations. Our ARA pals @araarchmus.bsky.social are offering an excellent session on mixed collections, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your (home) office

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Did you know the Falklands has its own archives? They’re all ready to share for #archive30 (I hope there’s at least one penguin in the mix)

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The Alasdair Gray Archive @agrayarchive.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The Alasdair Gray Archive is a living archive: kept warm through engagement. Meaning grows through access, research, creativity, education and collaboration—inviting new readings and artworks while honouring the past.

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Jane Cameron National Archives @jcnarchives.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

#ExploreYourArchive Day 8 #EYAAnniversaries Read more about the 100th Anniversary of the construction of the Bodie Creek Bridge in our Archives newsletter from 2024 and 2025 (Issue. 1): nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv... @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Fantastic case study on the application of #recordsincontext and how it can help indigenous and minority communities create more cohesive and visible histories! ica-egad.github.io/RiC-AG/case_...

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Case study — How might RiC be of use to indigenous communities and other minority groups?

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The Britain Zimbabwe Society is hosting Guardians of Knowledge – Libraries and Information in Zimbabwe. This event will feature a stunning panel discussing their experiences of setting up and running libraries for their local communities. 📍Online 📅 Nov 15; 12-3pm GMT Learn more: bit.ly/47Br4gY

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Guardians of Knowledge – Libraries and Information in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean speakers share experiences of setting up, running and using libraries in their local communities. Free, donations invited.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

There are two archival traineeships available at the @eui-euarchives.bsky.social including one for AV archives. If you know a student or recent graduate that might be interested this is a great international opportunity! www.eui.eu/about/jobopp...

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Traineeships

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Still time to register for this event! Go go go!

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Reflecting on our first ARA conference session, our speakers wanted to share a few words: "Thank you very much to ARA for the opportunity to speak and to introduce the International Group to the wider sector. It was great to see so many people in the room and on a Friday afternoon at that!"

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Did you know our chair is the Record Keeper of the year? A well deserved congratulations Chloe! And @jcnarchives.bsky.social

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Going live soon! Join us for Forming International Connections at #ARA2025 Session D9 at 2:05 PM BST. Let’s talk about building a stronger global archives community. 🌍 #InternationalArchives #ARAConference

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Final Call – Only a few spaces left! Join us on Monday, 1 September, for an exclusive free online event exploring regional archive bodies in Spain, Germany, and the UK. Mon 1 Sept | 14:00–15:40 BST Online via Teams Limited to 50 participants Book now: PaulStebbing@barnsley.gov.uk

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We’d love to see you at ARA2025 in Bristol or online for our session, "Forming International Connections"! 🌍 Friday 29 August, 2:05–2:25 PM Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre / Hybrid Virtual registration for the conference is still open: openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2025/ #ARA2025

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Home - ARA 2025 - Next Generation: Imagination and Innovation in Recordkeeping - Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre

We are delighted to invite you to the hybrid

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Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Today Getty awarded $2.6M to collections across the US through its Black Visual Arts Archives initiative. These grants aim to increase access to important archival collections across the country with work by Black artists. gty.art/4lFcJot

A black and white photograph of a girl smiling and holding a balloon that says I AM SOMEBODY on it. Text reads: Getty gives $2.6M to support Black visual arts archives across US. Read full story getty.edu/news

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Why attend our next online event? Learn from archival leaders in Spain, Germany & UK Build professional links across Europe Hear unique perspectives on regional archival bodies Mon 1 Sept | 14:00–15:40 BST | Teams | Free (50 spots) 📩 PaulStebbing@barnsley.gov.uk Learn more here: bit.ly/4fwvY2e

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Don't miss our session, "Forming International Connections," if you're attending the 2025 ARA Annual Conference! We will showcase our progress since launching, share stories from members across the globe, and invite new collaborations. Conference details: openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2025/

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H-Soz-Kult @hsozkult.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

CFA: Digitale Edition von A bis Z www.hsozkult.de/event/id/event-1566… Paris, 04.03.2026-06.03.2026, Anne Baillot, DARIAH; Julie Giovacchini, CNRS; Lambert Heller, TIB Hannover; Mareike König, Deutsches Historisches Institut Paris, Bewerbungsschluss: 10.09.2025

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Join us for a session bringing together archival leaders from Catalonia, Saxony, and the UK to discuss the challenges and benefits of regional groups in professional archive associations that operate at a national-scale. Mon 1 Sept 14:00–15:40 BST Online via Teams More info: bit.ly/4fwvY2e

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Archives Portal Europe @archivesportal.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Domagoj Kukulj, APE Country Manager in Croatia representing the Croatian State Archives, shares an update on the implementation of a new national archival information system: eArhiv, set to be completed by the end of 2025. You can read it here: www.archivesportaleurope.net/blog/earhiv-...

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eArhiv – The new national archival information system in Croatia

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The ICA have just released and excellent interactive resource and overview for archives and repositories on the African continent! www.ica.org/transforming...

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Transforming Archives in Africa: Launch of the CORAA Digital Map

Transforming Archives in Africa: Launch of the CORAA Digital Map | International Council on Archives (ICA)

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We've just finished the successful and well attended AGM of ARA International 2025! Big thanks to everyone who attended, and especially thank you to Kirsten Wright for giving a talk on trauma informed archival practices all the way from Melbourne, the talk will be available to attendees shortly!

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Jane Cameron National Archives @jcnarchives.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

We have the opposite here in the #FalklandIslands - with snow and ice outside, the archive store feels oddly warm!! ❄️ What about other #international archives? 🌍 🧾

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The international archivists are melting!* As temperatures rise, our archival depots are nice and cool *it might just be me, but it’s 37C today…

Picture shows a dark corridor of an archival depot with light at the end lined with shelves filled with archival boxes.

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Today is the last day to register for our AGM + training event! Don't miss out on: ✓ Hearing from Kirsten Wright on trauma-informed archival work ✓ Voting in committee elections ✓ Previewing our upcoming member survey ✓ Connecting with colleagues worldwide Sign up! bit.ly/ARAIG-2025AGM

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

There’s still time to register for our AGM and guest talk from Kirsten Wright on trauma informed archival processes! Join us next Wednesday by registering early :)

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ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Excited to welcome Kirsten Wright (@ University of Melbourne) to our AGM! She’ll speak on trauma-informed archival practice + how we build care-centered archives across borders. Don't miss this! 📅 2 July | 🕙 9:45 AM BST | 💻 Online ✅ Free | Open to all 📝 Sign up before 29 June! bit.ly/ARAIG-2025AGM

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