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ARA SAM @araarchmus.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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...

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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....

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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

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ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession

This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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...

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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...

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ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession

This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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...

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ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession

This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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...

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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...

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ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession

This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.

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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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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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

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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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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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...

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Join the team

We’re recruiting for two roles to join our friendly voluntary committee looking after all the Section for New Professionals for the Archives and Records Association, UK & Ireland. Careers…

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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...

Poster with text reading:
Join our team!
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and proactive team helping to shape the archives, records management and conservation sector in the UK and Ireland?
We are looking to fill the following voluntary roles:
Careers Officer
Comms Officer
You would be part of an active and dynamic committee of volunteers, helping give voice to archivists, records managers, information management professionals and conservators in the first five years of their career!
If you’re interested, email us today at newprofessionals@archives.org.uk with a short statement.
Deadline for applications:
Monday 24th August 2026

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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...

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Join the team

We’re recruiting for two roles to join our friendly voluntary committee looking after all the Section for New Professionals for the Archives and Records Association, UK & Ireland. Careers…

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We're looking for two lovely people to join the friendly and lovely Section for New Professionals committee! Whether your strength is peerless peer support or cracking comms, find out more and apply today: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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...

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Are you looking to develop your skills as an #archives or #recordsmanagement professional? Enjoy working as part of a team to deliver exceptional training and peer support? Why not become the new Careers Officer for the Section for New Professionals: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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!

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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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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

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...

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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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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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...

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Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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.

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Donation - 2026 New Professional Conference Bursary

Donation - Help a New Professional to get to Conference this year We are currently fundraising for the 2026 New Professional Conference Bursary - if you'd like to help someone starting out in their ca...

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

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

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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....

Poster advertising a role with the Archives and Records Association Section for New Professionals Committee.
Text reads: Join our team. Do you want to be part of a dynamic and proactive team helping shape the archives, records management and conservation sector in the UK and Ireland?
We are looking to fill the following roles:
Secretary
You would be part of an active and dynamic committee of volunteers, helping give voice to archivists, records managers, information management professionals and conservators in the first five years of their career. If you're interested, email us today at newprofessionals@archives.org.uk with a short supporting statement.
Deadline for applications: 30 June 2026.

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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.

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ARA South East & London @araseandlondon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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.

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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/

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Peer Pals

About In September 2013 the Section for New Professionals launched its new Peer Pals Programme. The programme aims to help bridge the gap between those starting out or considering training options,…

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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.

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Bursaries for our 2026 Conference - applications now open

Bursary applications now open The ARA Annual Conference is outstanding value: your full delegate fee covers accommodation, meals, and an intensive three-day programme. We want as many members as…

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

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!

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ARA Environmental Sustainability Group @araen.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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

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Bursaries for our 2026 Conference - applications now open

Bursary applications now open The ARA Annual Conference is outstanding value: your full delegate fee covers accommodation, meals, and an intensive three-day programme. We want as many members as…

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Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Bag your Early Bird bargain now - our Early Bird registration period ends 20 May - find out all about what's on offer at this year's conference here mailchi.mp/archives/reg...

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Not too late to bag an Early Bird bargain for our 2026 Conference

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

On Wednesday we're delighted to host Chris Sheridan from @araukie.bsky.social discussing continuing professional development for new #archivists #recordsmanagers and #conservators. Join us online - register here now today! 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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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

There is still time to register for our continuing professional development training event which will be hosted online next Wednesday 20 May, midday BST: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-c....

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Not able to join us in Liverpool tonight? Don't worry, you're not missing out! Our next online networking coffee stop on Wednesday 20 May is open for registrations here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-c...

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

Join us on Wednesday 6 May, 18:00 at the University of Liverpool. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow archivists and record keeping professionals working across the Liverpool City Region, share experiences, and build your professional network: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-t...

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ARA SfNP & The Archive Group & University of Liverpool Network Evening

Networking evening for early-career professionals & students in Archives & Records Management.

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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....

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New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join us for an informal and welcoming networking event designed for early career professionals and students in Archives & Records Management. Next Wednesday 6 May, 18:00 in person and at the University of Liverpool: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-t....

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ARA SfNP & The Archive Group & University of Liverpool Network Evening

Networking evening for early-career professionals & students in Archives & Records Management.

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araireland @araireland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

One week until our AGM! There are only a handful of tickets remaining on Eventbrite. Be sure to grab yours before they're gone. @aranewprofs.bsky.social @nlireland.bsky.social @dri.ie @itmadublin.bsky.social @ucdarchives.bsky.social @niamhnicharra.bsky.social @irisharchives1970.bsky.social

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araireland @araireland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

How to start a new archives service: experience of the CIÉ Group Archives by Dr Kevin Forkan. Join @irisharchives1970.bsky.social for their upcoming lecture @dclareadingroom.bsky.social on Wed 6th May at 6pm. Tickets available🔽 www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-sta...

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How to start a new archives service: experience of the CIÉ Group Archives

Learn how the CIÉ archives service was put in place to store the records held by the group, and future plans for the historic collections.

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ARA Scotland @arascot.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Time to talk about your #ArchiveOutreach events or plans. #Archive30

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