Latest News
Here you can access press releases issued by the Archives & Records Association and see where the organisation has appeared in the media.
You can also track latest news from the archives and record keeping sector.
For media queries please contact John Chambers, ARA Chief Executive, john.chambers@archives.org.uk or telephone 07918 758015
Introducing ARA Together – our COVID-19 Support Hub
Friday, 08 May 2020 11:02
To help our members and the archives and record-keeping sector as a whole, we have developed ARA Together, your support hub throughout COVID-19 and beyond and a place you can turn for reliable guidance and advice from official sources and the wider heritage sector.
Message from the ARA Chair, Karl Magee
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 12:31
This is an update on the recent ARA Board videoconference and the decisions that were made during this meeting.
Update on ARA during Coronavirus Shutdown
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 15:03
This is an update on the ARA services and temporary closure of the ARA Office during the coronavirus shutdown.
For the latest advice and guidance from across the sector go to the COVID-19 page.
ARA statement on impact of coronavirus outbreak
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 11:57
Following advice issued by the governments of the UK and the Republic of Ireland on steps to be taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 the ARA has taken the decision to suspend all face to face and in person ARA events until the end of July 2020. All face-to-face activity including training events and meetings have been cancelled.
Conference News: #2020 Programme unveiled
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 16:36
We are delighted to announce the programme for our 'We Love Records' ARA2020 Conference. All three keynote speakers have confirmed their attendance and the full programme can be found on our new conference website.
ARA launches the new Archives Card
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 16:31
It's all systems go for the brand-new Archives Card! The card was formally launched on Tuesday and the Archives Card Hub is now live at www.archivescard.com, with content available in English and Welsh.
2020 Call for Nominations to Serve on the ARA Board
Monday, 03 February 2020 12:32
Elections to the ARA Board take place at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year’s AGM is on 6 May 2020 in Dublin. This year there are elections for Vice Chair, Honorary Secretary and two places on the ARA Board as ordinary Elected Board Members, including the Diversity portfolio.
Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of ARA Ireland
Thursday, 23 January 2020 10:03
ARA Ireland welcomed President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, as guest of honour at an event held in Dublin on 5th December to
commemorate the 40th anniversary of the association and its predecessor organisation, the Society of Archivists Ireland.
ARA 2019 Leeds Conference videos available
Thursday, 23 January 2020 09:46
If you didn't get the chance to attend the ARA 2019 #Recordkeeper3.0 conference in Leeds or if you missed some of the presentations, don't worry as a number of the conference presentations, panel sessions and the keynote addresses are now available to watch online.
Industry Viewpoint: The Power of community in digital preservation
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 14:41
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