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New Professionals
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The ARA Section for New Professionals: providing information for new & future archivists, records managers and conservators in the UK and Ireland.

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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...
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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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
ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession
This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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
September 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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...
September 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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...
ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession
This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 10, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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...
ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession
This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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...
September 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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...
ARA SfNP Annual Seminar: Many Routes, One Profession
This seminar celebrates the wide range of careers, skills, and experiences that shape the profession.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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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...
August 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This looks like a great event from the lovely folks at the Learning and Education Section
August 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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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
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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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August 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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...
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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August 21, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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...
August 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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...
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…
aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com
August 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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...
August 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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
August 10, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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...
August 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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...
August 4, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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 [email protected]!
July 24, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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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
June 29, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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...
June 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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...
June 25, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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...
June 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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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.
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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June 19, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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
June 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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....
June 19, 2026 at 6:45 AM