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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Join us at Kirklees Local Television on 26 November (10:30am-4pm) for an experiential workshop exploring how archives can engage more effectively with diverse communities, drawing upon the attendees’ own challenges and goals within their organisations: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-d...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📣Calling all archive professionals Join us at The London Archives on 11 November (10am-4pm) for a free hands-on workshop exploring how you can better understand the needs, interests and motivations of current and potential audiences: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tools-for-...

Four people stand in front of a large book case examining the pages of an open look laid out on a grey archive book cushion. One is a recordkeeper pointing to some information for a child and their parents.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Looking to better understand the wider learning and engagement impact of your archive projects? Join the Archives Revealed training programme’s in-person workshop at Library of Birmingham on either 10th or 11th November (11am-4pm): www.eventbrite.com/cc/archives-...

Six people sit around a table working with laptops and documents. Behind them stand shelves filled with hundreds of books.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We’re pleased to launch of a new search interface for HOSPREC, the Hospital Records Database: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/hospital-rec... HOSPREC is a unique resource for family historians, local researchers, genealogists, academics and anyone interested in the history of healthcare.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

📣Seeking applications from UK archive professionals for our digital peer mentoring programme! We’ll match you with an experienced digital professional to work on a digital project of your choosing for a 6-month period. Find out more and apply by 30 October: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DigitalPee...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Survey of Onsite Visitors to Archives is now open! See below how your service can take part to gain valuable feedback from your users 👇

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Register for our free, interactive, entry-level Carbon Literacy training course! We’ll explore the science of #climate change, how it affects #archives, and provide examples of actions archives have taken to lower their carbon emissions. See available dates: www.eventbrite.com/cc/carbon-li...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📣Call to Archive Managers We have a limited number of bursaries to help cover travel costs for delegates who have to pay for their own travel, particularly from outside Plymouth. Book a place below and apply for a travel bursary by Friday 9 October, 5pm: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MZHKHE/

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We’re working with The @araukie.bsky.social National Surveys Group to launch this year’s ‘Survey of Onsite Visitors to Archives’ on 5 October. The survey invites in-person visitors to archives to share feedback on their experiences. Here’s how to get involved: www.archives.org.uk/news/survey-...

A woman stands next to a glass exhibition cabinet in a large space full of interactive digital screens.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join our impact seminar on Tuesday 3 November (1:30pm) to hear how different archives have collaborated with students and alumni on a variety of projects: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-sem... You’ll hear talks from @fxuniarchives.bsky.social, @ljmu-sca.bsky.social & @worcesteruni.bsky.social!

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have awarded 3 new resilience grants to @methodist.org.uk, The People’s History Museum & Ushaw House! Read more about these brilliant projects here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... St Cuthbert’s College, J. Storey, 1851 📷 Ushaw House

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us for a practical and engaging workshop which will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a sustainability action plan! Register to attend on either 21 October or 14 January: www.eventbrite.com/cc/sustainab...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’re looking for mentors with digital skills to join our next round of peer mentoring starting in January 2027. Find out more and register your interest in mentoring by Friday 9 October: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On 4 November, we’re holding the Leadership for Recordkeepers Summit at Friends House (London) in partnership with @araukie.bsky.social. Hear from inspirational leaders, improve your leadership skills & continue your professional development! Register today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leadership...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re delighted to have awarded two new records at risk grants to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (with funding from @britrecs.bsky.social) and The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Read more about their projects here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join the Digital Archive Learning Exchange (DALE) for a free online session looking into the potential of #AI for the #archive sector! 📅 Friday 2 October (10:30am – 12:30pm) Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-ar...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re hosting a free webinar on 26 October designed to help recordkeepers give clear and informative responses when applying for Archive Service Accreditation, specifically third section on Access and Engagement. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archive-se...

Two staff members have a discussion in a half-complete exhibition space. Behind them, framed photographs are mounted on the walls, as is an information board that reads ‘Volunteer at LMA’. Sheets of printed information are laid out on the table in front of them.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last week, our Chief Executive Saul Nassé visited Eastside Community Heritage at their new home in the Tate Institute, Newham to present the team with their first Archive Service Accreditation certificate! They are the first community archive to achieve accredited status under the scheme! (1/2)

Eight people stand in front of a projector screen in a line, smiling for the camera. One person holds up an accreditation certificate.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce 10 new recipients of the #ArchivesRevealed scoping grants, with our partners The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust & @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social Read all about them here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... 📷 Royal Signals Museum (1/3)

A black and white photograph of several uniformed soldiers posing for the camera outside of a white tent. Two of the men have small dogs on their laps.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Archives Revealed is launching a new training programme covering a range of topics online and in-person. You can find descriptions and booking links for all upcoming sessions here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/archives-... (1/3)

A member of staff from the archive shows four university students some maps on a table in the reading room.

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Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Governance Manager - Secretary to The National Archives’ Board and the Advisory Council - 6 months maternity cover - details on the recordkeeping careers hub here@: recordkeeping-careers.org/job/governan... @uknatarcsector.bsky.social

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Governance Manager – Secretary to The National Archives’ Board and the Advisory Council - Recordkeeping Careers

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What are your memories of Queen Elizabeth II? People across the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond are invited to map their memories of Britain's longest reigning monarch. Share your memories of her and become part of a living history archive: www.queenelizabeth.com#map=5.5/51.5... (1/2)

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Registration is now open for a free, in-person course on Strategic Advocacy for Archive Managers at The Box in Plymouth! 📅 Thursday 3 December 2026 (10.45am – 4.15pm) Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strategic-...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’re pleased to launch The National Loans Programme running 2026-2028! We’ll be working in partnership with seven UK archives to share records from our collections through loans, displays and public engagement activities. Find out more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... (1/2)

Three people lean down to examine some zines and records under an open glass exhibition case.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We have partnered with @araukie.bsky.social to launch a programme that supports recordkeepers at all career stages to develop their leadership skills and pursue continuing professional development. Find out more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... (1/4)

15-20 people gathered around a long table in a large library/study space, listening to a presentation being delivered. A large pull-up screen displays a presentation.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The National Archives & @araukie.bsky.social are seeking three consultants or freelancers to each deliver a 90-minute workshop at the Leadership for recordkeepers summit on Wednesday 4 November. Find out more and apply by Friday 18 September: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

20-30 people are sat on rows of chairs watching a panel of four people sat at a table. They are in a white and blue conference room.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The annual UK Archive Sector Survey closes next Friday! ⌛️ See full guidance, and survey links, on our website: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

A person wearing glasses and a puffer jacket stands in a large exhibition space pressing their fingers against a touchscreen display. They hold an armoured cable headphone, that is attached to the screen, against their ear. In the background, the words 'Central Library Cafe' are displayed on the wall.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Applications are open for Scoping Grants worth £3000! Apply by 18 June to have an independent consultant produce an expert collections report on a full or partial archival collection. Apply here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... (1/2)

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Here’s our regular reminder of upcoming events with spaces still available! These events cover public records, how archives support the rights of beneficiaries, surveying as a tool for relationship building and preservation, and more… Sign up here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

An archivist crouches down in a repository and goes through banana boxes of un-archived materials

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Book now for the first Community Hub event on coproducing stories with communities (11 June, 10:15-15:15): www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... This in‑person day, led in collaboration with Leeds Museums and Galleries, includes practical tips for collaborative storytelling & decision-making!

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join us on 11 June (1pm) for an online session exploring how archives support the rights of service users and beneficiaries, with a specific focus on records of care-experienced people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi... This is the last webinar in our series on engaging with difficult records!

Two people sit in the reading area at Hackney Archives reading books.

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Another event very worth your attention is the launch of the DPC Advocacy toolkit, alongside the Novice to Knowhow training on the same (which is out already, but find out more and how the two connect): 16 June lunchtime webinar www.dpconline.org/events/event...

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Introducing the DPC Advocacy Toolkit and Novice to Know-How Advocacy Course - Digital Preservation Coalition

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join us on 28 May (1pm) for a refresher on the responsibilities of Places of Deposit (PODs) in relation to the Public Records Act 1958: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refresher-... This webinar is ideal for staff at PODs but open to all recordkeepers who may be responsible for public records in the future!

Two people sit at computer monitors working in the Edge Hill University archive.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The UK annual Archive Sector Survey closes this month! ⏰ Why is it so important for your archive to take part? Find out here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... #advocacy #archives #recordkeeping

A man sits at a desk looking at an interactive screen, against the backdrop of book shelves. Another man, wearing a volunteer badge, points to the screen as if giving advice.

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thank you to those who have completed the UK Archive Sector Survey 2026! For those that haven’t yet, please do tinyurl.com/UK-Archive-S... The evidence helps us to advocate & demonstarte the social and economic importance of archives to funders & stakeholders

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Take part in the 2026 survey - Archives sector

The annual UK Archive Sector Survey is now open and will be closing on Friday 29 May 2026. The National Archives delivers this comprehensive survey every year in partnership with National Records of S...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join us on 7 May (12pm) for our next online lunchtime event exploring how archives can engage with difficult records through people-centred and trauma-informed practices! This month’s theme: Working with records for social justice Book a place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...

A woman looks down at photographs and records in a glass exhibition case, placed in what appears to be a library or reading room.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We’re delighted to announce 13 new recipients of the #ArchivesRevealed scoping grants, with our partners The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust & @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social Read all about them here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... 📷 Society of Designer Craftsmen (1/3)

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Nominate a person, project or initiative for the 2026 Digital Preservation Awards by Tuesday 5 May! Organised by @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy every two years, the awards celebrate achievements from across the global digital preservation community: www.dpconline.org/events/digit...

A person’s hand goes to slot a CD, packed in a labelled plastic wallet, into a carboard box broken up into labelled segments. This sits on the same desk as various computer screens and a pile of more CDs.

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Please do take part if you can, having this data is so valuable in making the case for archives.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub has awarded 5 new skills bursaries: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... Congratulations to Elevate24, Lincoln Archaeology Group, Alyona Shmakova, @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Jade Walton 📷Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1/2)

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Last week, Our Digital Director John Sheridan visited Marx Memorial Library to present their staff, volunteers and trustees with the archive’s first accreditation certificate! Congratulations to the team at Marx Memorial Library!

Two people stand either side of a display showing an illustration of Karl Marx with the heading 'Marx Memorial Library and Workers' School'.

Several people stand in a line smiling for cameras. The two people in the centre hold an Archive Service Accreditation certificate between them.

Three people stand in a reading room looking at a large wall display - the illustration appears to show a large man tearing apart a city.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The online application system for Archive Service Accreditation has now re-opened! The revised application form reflects changes implemented as part of the 2023-2025 accreditation review. Explore the revised standard and instructions for applying here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Two archive professionals hold up a laminated photograph for a male visitor to see. They have a cardboard box with more laminated photographs and documents open in front of them.

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Uni of Sheffield Special Collections, Heritage and Archives SCHA @uoscollections.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Last week we hosted the History and Archives in Practice annual conference #HAP26 and what an incredible day we had!👏 This year's theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives' was explored through panels, workshops and a showcase of archive services and projects all over the UK... [1/4]

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We're delighted to continue our support for the #N2KH programme! This new online course offers archive professionals a valuable resource to strengthen advocacy and make a lasting impact within their organisations! #DigitalPreservation #Advocacy

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

It was a pleasure to join colleagues, stakeholders & friends at the launch of the Government's vision for archives in England:Archives at the heart of society on Friday. There was a great buzz in the room, thanks go to the ASL team, the M&S Archives & sector speakers Joanna Terry and Emma Markiewicz

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Just 20 tickets left for our Leadership skills event next month! If you’re travelling from outside the host city of Birmingham, this week is your last chance to apply for a travel bursary! 📆 Tuesday 5 May (10am-2.30pm) Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leadership... (1/2)

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Our record specialists are running a series of Wednesday lunch webinars (May-March) introducing recordkeepers to common pre-modern document types found in archives, including charters and deeds, seals, manorial records, and wills. Book sessions here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/identifyi...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Have you filled out the UK Archive Sector Survey? If not, join our online surgery session on 28 April (12pm) where you can ask for support – How do I calculate cubic metres? What measurements should I use for visitors or retrievals? All questions are welcome! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-archive...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Applications for this round of Seed Corn Grants, from Spaces, Places and Belonging, will close next Friday: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... Perfect for community groups, museums, libraries, galleries or archives looking to test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities!

A record keeper, wearing a rainbow lanyard and glasses, stands inside a strongroom repository removing a vinyl sleeve from a cardboard box.

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