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Wicked Problems Blog 2 – ‘Mission’
A blog looking at CIfA's approach to defining its mission, in the context presented by wicked problems, and archaeology's contribution to solving them via small wins.
Obituary for Andrew Mudd MCIfA
Andrew Mudd BA CertProfArch FSA MCIfA (971)Obituary by Daniel Stansbie MCIfA (4911)
Opportunity to join CIfA’s Board of Directors
Following our AGM in October 2025, we have one vacancy for an ordinary Board mem
Wicked Problems Blog 1 – Introduction
The first blog in a series considering CIfA Conference 2025's Plenary discussions on 'Wicked Problems for Archaeologists' by John Schofield.
Amendments to the Code of conduct and Professional Conduct Regulations
At the AGM on 7 October, a resolution was put forward by the Board of Directors to make amendments to Principle 5 of the Code of conduct.
Ballot to elect accredited members to the Board of Directors
Following the call for candidates to the Board of Directors and Advisory Council in July 2025 we are now writing to announce the following
CIfA Annual Review 2025 published
CIfA's 2024–2025 Annual Review covers the work of the Institute from July 2024 to June 2025.
Consultation launched on Archaeology and Solar Farms
Today, we are launching a consultation on the draft Archaeology and Solar Farms: Good Practice Guide.
Three universities have archaeology degrees re-accredited by CIfA and UAUK
CIfA and UAUK are delighted to announce that degree programmes offered by Bournemouth University, the University of Leicester and the Queens University Belfas
Call for nominations for CIfA Board and Advisory Council
The 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held at 1pm on Tuesday 7 October via Teams. Booking details for this will be released closer to the meeting date.
The Archaeology Forum (TAF) publishes new promotional leaflet
The Archaeology Forum (TAF) has published a new leaflet, with the purpose of promoting archaeology to audiences unfamiliar with the subject and the wide range of positive effects it can have for pe
CIfA statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support archaeological work and research
As the development of AI technologies continues to advance and its use becomes more every-day, the ethics of its application needs to be carefully and continually considered by users.
Announcing new CIfA Accredited Degree programmes
CIfA and UAUK are delighted to announce that degree programmes at five universities have been re-accredited, with a further two new accreditations at universities.
Tender opportunity - call for expressions of interest
CIfA has received funding from Historic England to develop a project link
New accredited archaeology degree programmes at the University of Liverpool
CIfA and UAUK accredit University of Liverpool’s archaeology department degrees.
CIfA members respond to DoE apprenticeship cuts
CIfA members add their voice to a consultation on proposed cuts to apprenticeship funding by the Department for Education.
