Promoting finds work constructively within the structure of our profession. Views & ideas are of Finds Group members not necessarily those of CIfA.
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CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Finds Fest 2026 is the ultimate event for prospective and current #finds specialists on 25 March in Bristol’s M Shed museum, organised by @CifaFinds and @HistoricEngland, featuring presentations by experts, finds handling, networking, advice and more: ow.ly/5Qwv50YssRU
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Ancient silver stater (coin) with an octopus on the reverse side 🐙 🤩
Minted in Eretria, Euboea, Greece, 500-480 BC.
Photo British Museum britishmuseum.org/collection…
#Archaeology
ALT The British Museum photo shows the reverse side of a silver stater coin from the ancient city of Eretria, Euboea, Greece. It is struck with a relief image of an octopus within a recessed square. The octopus has a bulbous head with an eye on either side. Eight arms extend below the head, four on each side, symmetrically arranged and with in-curled tips. The front of the coin (obverse) depicts a cow scratching its head with a hoof. Diameter: 26 millimetres. Weight: 8.670 grammes. Dated 500BC - 480 BC.
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
🚨 Now available on YouTube: "𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵: 𝟮𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗔𝗙 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵"
🗣️ 𝗝𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 and 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 reveal fascinating insights into the remarkable discovery of an Anglo-Saxon man buried with his lavishly adorned horse—a find that made national headlines!
🎬 Watch now: youtu.be/ZosuJWMvgT0
#WebinarWednesdays #Archaeology #AngloSaxon
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
CIfA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee is recruiting for two new committee members. Want to learn more? View the #EDI committee role and nomination form: ow.ly/uGp850U0esV, or get in touch for an informal chat: [email protected]
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Quite ready for @CifaFinds conference! Lots of interesting talks on the agenda...
Let's go!
#cifa
#finds
#archaeology – at North East, England
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
🚨Our provisional programme is now LIVE! Please find it below, a downloadable PDF copy of it will be released this week.
🎟️Tickets are available here eventbrite.com/e/lss-confere…
🔄 Please share with your #Lithics #Archaeology #Heritage networks.
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Well worth attending the @CifaFinds Group Conference on Pottery Studies in #Archaeology, and their AGM. Check out the link below.
🎟️Tickets start at £5 early career (CIfA member or non-member), £10 ClA or Finds group member, and £20 for non-members.
💻 There are complimentary bursary places available (to request a place, please email [email protected])
🔗Register now online.
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
🎟️Tickets start at £5 early career (CIfA member or non-member), £10 ClA or Finds group member, and £20 for non-members.
💻 There are complimentary bursary places available (to request a place, please email [email protected])
🔗Register now online.
Registration is NOW OPEN for our #pottery-tastic online conference & AGM!
Pottery studies in archaeology: New research & resources | Tue 17 Sept | 9:30-3
Sign up: tinyurl.com/Finds-2024
ALT A poster advertising the CIfA Finds Group Conference and AGM 2024. The title of the conference is Pottery Studies in Archaeology: New research and resources. Tuesday 17 September, Online Only. An inset image shows archaeological pottery placed on finds bags, viewed through a magnifying glass.
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
CIfA’s @ifa_archives is recruiting for a Chair and Ordinary Committee Member, and are keen to hear from anyone interested: archaeologists.net/groups/ar…. The Group focuses upon professional standards, best practice, advocacy and access.
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
📢Are you undertaking research that is focused on the use, development and delivery of innovative techniques/methods of archaeological practice? If your answer is yes, then CIfA wants to hear from you. 1/3
#innovationfestival
#earlycareerarchaeologist
#archaeologystudent
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
We’re hiring a Roman Pottery Trainee!!🏺🔍
This is a full time permanent position in E Sussex
Salary £28,144–£29,533
Training provided in identification/recording of Roman pottery, and knowledge & skills necessary for the role.
Job description & apply: tinyurl.com/Roman-Pottery-Tr…
ALT "We're hiring! Roman Pottery Trainee" is written over a background photo of pieces of archaeological pottery of different shapes, colours and sizes, including some complete pots.
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Interested in a career in archaeology? Check out the National Careers Service below or explore our resources for guidance and opportunities here👉archaeologyuk.org/get-involv…
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology with us from 13 to 28 July. The National Careers Service is excited to highlight the world of archaeology.
Visit nationalcareers.service.gov.… for more info on job roles or call 📞 0800 100 900
#FestivalOfArchaeology #NationalCareersService
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Small Finds Specialist - Trainee also sought for @MOLArchaeology. 12 month contract.
Location: London, with some work in Northampton
Salary: £25,643
Closing date: 29 July
mola.current-vacancies.com/J…
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Small Finds Specialist sought for @MOLArchaeology - I'll be tapping the postholder up for research ideas too. 12 month contract.
Location: London, Northampton or Stansted
Salary: £28,057 - £32,256 depending on experience & location
Closing date: 4 August
mola.current-vacancies.com/J…
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Don’t forget the registration for the upcoming UTP conference ends on Friday 31st May!
Register now for this fantastic two day event featuring new research and insights into the Palaeolithic.
Head to @UnravelPalaeo to find out more ⏳
#Palaeolithic #ConferenceOpportunity
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
🪙 Finds Identification and Recording Day at Lynn Museum on Saturday 27 July, 11am-4pm! 🪙
Have you found an archaeological object? @NCCFindsIdent will be at the museum to help you identify and record it!
🎟️ Free entry, book here: tinyurl.com/3jsksa2a
@archaeologyuk @CBAEast
ALT Green, grey and white themed promotional graphic, titled 'Finds Identification and Recording Day' in green text in a grey banner at the top. Beneath are images of archaeological finds with the date, time and location in black text. On the right is a description of the event in green text. Below are relevant graphics.
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
At @MOLArchaeology we're looking for a Small Finds Specialist in London.
MOLA is the only archaeology unit to be a @UKRI_News Independent Research Organisation, so I'll tap your shoulder about research too.
Salary £29,719 - £32,256
Closing date 3 June 2024
mola.current-vacancies.com/J…
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Are you an early career archaeologist looking to showcase your research? Join us for the Student and Early Careers Conference! 🏛️
Participants will be able to present on any archaeological subject of their choice!
Find out more here 👉 archaeologyuk.org/youth-enga…
#Archaeology
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CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Join us for a free online evening event from 6 – 7pm on Tuesday 7th May to discuss what might be some of the root causes of low pay in #archaeology – in both the commercial and public sectors. To register, visit: archaeologists.net/civicrm/e…
CIfA Finds Group: Artefacts Conservation Ecofacts retweeted
Do you have some research you would like to share? Have you worked on a site which deserves some recognition?
Submit an abstract now for our annual conference celebrating all things lithic!
🪨📝🔬⛏️📚📸🗺️👣
📣We have an exciting announcement today! Our Call for Papers is now open.
Our conference this year will take place at @civilwarcentre in Newark on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th October 2024.
🔁 See below for more information and please reshare with your networks.
#Lithics
