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
Elizabeth Denham - Keynote speech
Thursday, 31 August 2017 11:40
In her view, recordkeepers ‘have set the standard in Freedom of Information (FOI) access rights and it was natural to move from being an archivist to being a privacy activist’.
Dr Alan Billings Keynote – ARA Conference
Wednesday, 30 August 2017 13:23
Dr Neil Brodie Keynote - ARA Conference
Tuesday, 29 August 2017 11:38
Dr Brodie addressed a theme that has particular resonance in the archaeology world but which has a direct relevance to both conservators and archivists: the provenance of material that the sector acquires and the ethical, moral, reputation and legal questions that this creates.
ARA Welcomes Northants Decision
Friday, 11 August 2017 12:51
The ARA has welcomed the decision – announced earlier this week – by Northamptonshire County Council to suspend drastic changes to public access hours at Northamptonshire Archives. The changes were announced in July and resulted in a wave of local opposition from a wide range of groups.
TWA Digitisation Grant 2017 winners revealed
Friday, 04 August 2017 08:11
After receiving over 100 applications, a new record, and evaluation by an independent judging panel, TownsWeb Archiving has announced the winners of its 2017 Digitisation Grant.
New Professional of the Year Award
Wednesday, 02 August 2017 09:21
This new and exciting award will recognise early career achievements and celebrate the valuable contribution that ARA new professionals make to the record keeping professions, both at a local level within their workplace and to the wider sector.
‘Talking Syria’ – Wins National Award
Monday, 10 July 2017 11:42
The Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) today announced at its annual conference in London the winners of its annual Awards for Excellence.
ARA Promotes Vital Work of Archive Conservators
Friday, 23 June 2017 08:57
‘ArchI’ve Preserved and Conserved’ to Launch on 27 June 2017 at Palace of Westminster, London.
The Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) today announces the launch of a campaign to promote the unique and highly-specialised skills of archive conservators.
Lifetime Achievement Awards 2017
Friday, 23 June 2017 08:42
The committee of the (UK) All Party Parliamentary Group on Archives and History will honour the work of historian John Dunbabin and archivist Michael Moss with its annual ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ in 2017.
TWA cultural heritage Digitisation Grant 2017
Thursday, 01 June 2017 12:23
Now open for applications until 7th July, following a successful 2016 and excellent applications from archives and other memorable institutions last year, the TWA Digitisation Grant has relaunched in 2017.
ARA Announces Winners of its 2017 Excellence Awards
Monday, 15 May 2017 14:21
Lesley Richmond, Aideen Ireland, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, Dr Melinda Haunton Honoured
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