Archaeologists from CIfA Registered Organisation, Cotswold Archaeology, have unearthed a Roman lime kiln, associated buildings, and a grave dating back to the 3rd century AD, as reported in BBC News Online: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

It’s #mentalhealthawarenessweek, with this year’s theme: Power in Community. Anna Welch, CIfA's Professional Development & Practice Coordinator, shares the positive effect that becoming involved with a local gym and wellbeing centre has had on her life.

The sessions recordings from the #CIfA2025 conference, Shaping the Future (of Our Profession), are now available to view on the Sched app, for people who attended in person or paid specifically for the session recordings. Access the recordings here: tinyurl.com/mrys2scv

CIfA is launching a series of Thought Leadership events to facilitate discussions, inviting members to ask big questions & help shape the future of #archaeology. The first event will examine the DCMS Culture and Heritage Capital Initiative, 2 June, 10am: ow.ly/3ZXX50VVHeU.

Norwich Castle Museum in Norfolk is to become the new home to the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold coins found in Britain, as reported in BBC News Online: ow.ly/t2ai50VWYtU The Museum’s senior curator of archaeology is CIfA member, Dr Tim Pestell.

An archaeological dig to uncover more of a hidden Norman castle in Chichester's Priory Park is set to resume, led by CIfA member and council archaeologist James Kenny. As reported by BBC news online: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Toolkit for Finds Reporting: Roman Coinage has been updated and now also includes some great new features, including a walkthrough video guide of the resource, downloadable pdf and new FAQ section. For further details - see our news item: archaeologists.net/news/2025/intr…

It’s #VolunteersWeek, and CIfA wants to offer a huge thanks to its member volunteers, without whom CIfA’s work would not be as effective. Last year, 406 of our members volunteered across a wide variety of roles, from the Board of Directors to Special Interest Groups.

Join our digital workshop on 6 June at 12noon to help understand CIfA’s accreditation process for Practitioner (PCIfA) applications. For further information, and details of how to register: ow.ly/QNof50VRChP

During #VolunteersWeek, we would like to share with you some of the reasons why CIfA members volunteer. Here, we shine the spotlight on CIfA member, Tabitha Lawrence of Colchester Archaeological Trust, who explains how she tries to make a positive difference through volunteering.

Applying for CIfA’s Practitioner (PCIfA) grade? Make sure you get your applications in by Thursday 12 June at the latest to be reviewed at the end of the month. Apply online here archaeologists.net/join/apply.

During #VolunteersWeek, we would like to share with you some of the reasons why CIfA members volunteer. Here, we shine the spotlight on one of the volunteer Directors of CIfA’s Board, Rebecca Hunt of Headland Archaeology, who explains what it means to her to be a volunteer.

Applying for Associate (ACIfA) grade? Don't forget the next application deadline is Monday 16 June to be reviewed at the committee meeting on Tuesday 8 July. Find out how to apply here archaeologists.net/join/acifa.

The The Lithic Studies Society is hosting a conference in Leicester on 7 - 8 November 2025 and has put out a call for papers. Abstracts are welcome from independent or affiliated researchers at all career stages and on any topic related to lithic studies. See details below.

Featured job from CIfA’s Jobs, Training & Volunteer Bulletin: Heritage/Senior Consultant at AB Heritage. Salary: £26,800 – £30,800 or £32,500 – £37,000. Full/part-time, remote/home-based for applicants in the South-East/Midlands. Closing date: 18th July: abheritage.co.uk/?page_id=9783

Researchers at Bradford Archaeology and Forensics (which runs a CIfA-accredited degree programme) were part of a team which analysed ancient DNA from a bacteria which causes relapsing fever, tracing its evolution over thousands of years, as reported in BBC News: ow.ly/GKhr50W8h6L

CIfA & UAUK are delighted to announce that 3 The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan archaeology degree programmes have been given professional accreditation for a further 5 years. For a list of all 19 accredited archaeology degree programmes in the UK: archaeologists.net/careers/kit/sk…

Applying for Member (MCIfA) grade? Apply up to Monday 4 August for the professional review interview window from w/c 8 September. Applications will be reviewed on Tuesday 28 October. Please note this is on a first come basis. Find the guidance online here archaeologists.net/join/mcifa

CIfA is delighted to learn that its former Chief Executive, Peter Hinton, was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Congratulations to Pete for this well-deserved recognition of his huge contribution to archaeology.

A section of a #Roman column unearthed during a dig at a cricket club in Carlisle is just "the tip of the iceberg", according to CIfA Member Frank Giecco, site director of Uncovering Roman Carlisle, as reported in BBC News Online: ow.ly/X03C50WbphL