Community Archaeology Group tea break talk - Managing the Message: Archaeology in the Media

Description

The Community Archaeology Group invites you to join us for our informal tea break talk which is taking place from 12:30 until 13:30, 20 May 2026.

This session is titled ‘Managing the Message: Archaeology in the Media' and explores how archaeological stories are shaped, shared, and sometimes distorted across news, television and social platforms. This informal tea break discussion by CIfA’s Community Archaeology Group will invite participants to reflect on best practices for communicating discoveries clearly, responsibly, and engagingly with the public.

We welcome everyone from the archaeological community to join us regardless of your prior experience with the Group, the media or existing knowledge about the topic. This session offers the opportunity to participate in an online conversation, though there is no obligation to take part.

Please note: to facilitate open discussion, this event will not be recorded. Attendance will be the only way to gain access to the content.

Additional information

This session counts as 1 hour of CPD if it meets objectives on your personal development plan. This meeting will take place on Teams; the link for the meeting will be sent in the confirmation email.

Event pricing

This event is free for all CIfA members to attend; this includes CIfA Community Archaeology Group supporters. There is a fee of £5 for all non-members of CIfA.

If you are a CIfA member or a Group supporter you must be logged into your account to select the member rate price. If you have any issues with booking, please contact groups@archaeologists.net.