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Dear colleague,
Please find below information about The National Archives' Postgraduate Archival Skills Training (PAST) programme for the 2018-19 academic year.
The ability to use archives and original documents is a key aspect of academic research across a number of disciplines, but can seem like a daunting and time-consuming task. We have developed a programme of postgraduate archival skills training to help third year undergraduates and postgraduates get started in the archives and gain the skills and knowledge needed to take their research further.
Introduction to archival research days
These 1-day workshops explain how to get started in the archives, how to find original documents for your research, and how to make the most of your time on site. Sessions include an introduction to using Discovery, our online catalogue, and a tour of the archives.
* Thu 18 October 2018 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-introduction-to-archival-research-registration-45239421327>
* Thu 1 November 2018 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-introduction-to-archival-research-registration-45240549702>
* Tue 13 November 2018 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-introduction-to-archival-research-registration-45242533636>
* Thu 29 November 2018 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-introduction-to-archival-research-registration-45242901737>
Skills and methodology workshops
These 2-day workshops are advanced sessions that build on skills learnt during the 'introduction to archival research' workshop. Skills and methodology workshops are tailored to subject areas and use relevant records in hands-on exercises.
* Medieval and early modern: 15-16 January 2019 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-skills-methodology-workshop-medieval-early-modern-registration-45341620006>
* Modern Britain: 29-30 January 2019 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-skills-methodology-workshop-modern-britain-registration-45341819603>
* Medieval and early modern: 12-13 February 2019 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-skills-methodology-workshop-medieval-early-modern-registration-45341668150>
* Modern overseas and defence: 26-27 February 2019 - book your place<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/past-skills-methodology-workshop-modern-overseas-and-defence-registration-45341883795>
All sessions are delivered by our records specialists on site in Kew and are based on working with original documents from our collections. Each workshop includes tea and coffee at registration and lunch.
If you have any questions you can contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit our website http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/our-research-and-academic-collaboration/events-and-training/postgraduate-archival-skills-training/
It would be hugely appreciated if you could circulate details of these opportunities to your third year undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students who would be interested in the above opportunities. Students (and recent graduates) undertaking professional academic qualifications in archives, records and information management, museum studies, and heritage management are all extremely welcome on these courses.
With thanks in advance,
Laura
Dr Laura Tompkins | Academic Engagement Manager
The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU | 020 8876 3444 (ex. 2751)
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