The National Archives, UK

Are you an academic, interested in co-supervising an Arts and Humanities Council CDP PhD with The National Archives? We'd love to hear from you! We're now welcoming expressions of interest from academics who are interested in collaborating with us. Visit our website for further information and to register for our ‘CDPs at The National Archives’ webinar, taking place next Tuesday 23 July 2024, 12:00 – 13:00: https://lnkd.in/egDf3Qmf

Cross-sector conference - Discovering Collections Discovering Communities (DCDC) - is back and better! Save the date: 29 - 31 July 2025, at Durham University and via Pheedloop. DCDC Partners - The British Library, Jisc and The National Archives - have taken time to review and consider delegate feedback, and from 2025 an improved DCDC conference will take place as a fully hybrid international event. To ensure delegates experience the best that DCDC has to offer, the conference will run on a biennial basis from 2025 onwards. What do I need to know? DCDC25 will take place from 29 - 31 July 2025, at Durham University and online using the platform Pheedloop What does this mean? A fully hybrid conference will ensure that DCDC audiences can continue to engage with peers, share and hear more about the incredible work that is being undertaken across the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums and Academic (GLAMA) sector, and take part in opportunities to network and develop professional skills, regardless of where they are in the world or their career stage. Who is DCDC for? DCDC is an international conference for those working in the GLAMA sector. We welcome archives, libraries, special collections, museums, galleries, heritage organisations, academics, independent research organisations (IROs), charitable and community organisations, and research support and impact professionals to attend the event. 👉 A full programme of in-person and online content. 👉 A showcase of organisations, collections and research projects as part of History Day North. 👉 Opportunities to engage (virtually and in person!) with cultural heritage sites and organisations, including the World Heritage Site, Durham University’s Libraries Museums, Galleries, Gardens, Archives and Special Collections; and The Story Durham, the new home of Durham County Record Office 👉 Hybrid networking. 👉 Gamification and prizes. 👉 Professional development opportunities.  👉 In-person reception events. Got any questions?   You can contact us at DCDC@nationalarchives.gov.uk We’ll be sharing more information and DCDC-related news on X and LinkedIn over the coming months (#DCDC25).

Are you interested in history and public records? The Advisory Council on National Records and Archives is looking to appoint up to seven new Board Members. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/ePk3fMSQ

*New studentship opportunity* Alongside Cranfield University, we are pleased to announce the fully funded Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship: Understanding the Past, Securing the Future: Advanced techniques for the detection of chemical hazards in Archive Repositories.   This exciting multidisciplinary project will adapt an existing technology developed for the detection of illicit chemicals to provide a simple and effective method for the identification of hazardous agents within archives. The investigation will be extended to other analytical techniques and will inform on how regional climate variations influenced historic archival practices.   Applications close: 26 June 2024 by midnight Start date: 1 October 2024 For more details of the award, information regarding the project and application process please visit the following link:  https://lnkd.in/eydqAFuM

The National Archives and UCL are pleased to announce the fully funded Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship, 'Law & Equity in Flux: The Court of Chancery during the Civil War & Interregnum (c. 1640-1660)'. This exciting project will investigate the records of the Court of Chancery during the English Civil War and Interregnum (c. 1640-1660). This period had a profound impact on law and society in England and Wales. Yet, despite the significance of this period in history, the core collections of legal records, held at The National Archives, remain understudied. The key aims of this project are to better understand how the Court of Chancery was being used by litigants between 1640 - 1660, and to unlock the records of this court through original research and cataloguing. Applications close: 24 June 2024, 11:59AM Interview date: Expected week commencing 8 July Start date: 1 October 2024 For more details of the award, information regarding the project and application process please visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/esMGPvXB

The National Archives and Kings College London are pleased to announce the fully-funded Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship: Every record tells a story: understanding and supporting user engagement with potentially sensitive family history records.   Through qualitative research with family history groups this exciting studentship explores the potential for Ministry of Defence (MOD) records to elicit complex emotional responses from those who consult them, and will enable better custodianship of archival records by considering how best to support user wellbeing in digital and physical spaces.   Applications close: 17 June 2024 by 11:59am Interview date: Expected week commencing 15 July 2024 Start date: 1 October 2024 For more details of the award, information regarding the project and application process please visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/dBP-bJsV

We are delighted to announce that Saul Nassé has been appointed as our new Chief Executive and Keeper and will take up the post at the end of July.    He takes over from Dr Jeff James who has led The National Archives successfully since 2014.   About his appointment, Saul said: “The National Archives is an extraordinary institution, preserving the records of the nation and enriching the lives of individual citizens. It's a privilege to be asked to be the next Chief Executive and Keeper, and I look forward to working with the team, the board and colleagues across the worlds of archives and culture. I believe that together we can truly create archives for everyone, enhancing the impact of the collections in the future.”   Read more about Saul and his appointment here: https://lnkd.in/eJrBhE4W

Weekend Closure Notice: This Saturday and Sunday (23 + 24 March) our building and grounds will be closed due to planned maintenance. Our online services will be available as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience. https://lnkd.in/eqxFcb_m

During the First and Second World Wars, while men went to the front lines, thousands of women left towns and cities across the country to move to the nation’s farms. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDqTNxMw Our records provide a unique insight into the ‘land girl’ experience as they fought in the ‘Battle for Bread’. Publicity posters were not only trying to attract women to join the Land Army, they also acted to promote the services of the land girls to potential employers. At first some farmers expressed scepticism about women working in agriculture, concerned both about their competence and the challenging of gender norms. #WomensHistoryMonth #History

Women played a key role in medieval society but can sometimes be hard to find in written records. Medieval deeds can provide evidence of women owning land or money, often sealed with personal or familial seals. These can often tell us how women wanted to be depicted. Widows were a powerful group of women in medieval society. They often carried on their deceased husband’s businesses or managed their estates. For example, the pictured seal shows a widow’s headdress, advertising her new status and the power to make independent transactions that came along with it. https://lnkd.in/da_RF-R7 #Medieval #History