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The Archaeology Data Service supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable #digital resources and #digital #preservation for #archaeology and heritage 💾💻🏺

Based in the Department of Archaeology, University of York, UK.
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⭐ The ADS Data Catalogue is Live!⭐

Explore hundreds of thousands of archaeological resources including over 100,000 reports and 5,000 archive collections.

👉To find out more and start exploring visit buff.ly/BMulYqQ
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📢 CLOSING SOON - Entry-Level Job Alert! 📢

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✨ Digital Archives Assistant
✨ University of York - King's Manor
✨ Full-time, three-year fixed-term post
✨ £26,707 - £28,778 per annum
⏰ Deadline: 15th February 2026

Learn more & apply:
Jobs - The University of York
The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository which provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. We are a recognised component of UKRI’s research…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
⭐ We are excited to announce the launch of our new User Management System (UMA)⭐

UMA will simplify how users of the ADS and HSDS interacts with our systems, allowing users to use a single unified log in across all of our applications.

To find out more about UMA, visit: buff.ly/kROLvI4
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Some exciting news!🏺

ATRIUM is delighted to announce via @ariadne-ri.bsky.social & our project partner @ads-update.bsky.social the addition of more than 32,000 records from the Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi (CVMA) Digital Archive to the ARIADNE Catalogue 🎉

🔸More: atrium-research.eu/news/cvma-di...
February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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🌟 Looking to join our team? 🎉

We are looking for a new Digital Archives Assistant, with applications due 15.02.26!

For more information visit: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/digi...

#JobOpportunity #DigitalArchiving #HiringNow #ArchaeologyJobs
February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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The @ads-update.bsky.social Archeology Data service (ads) are looking to recruit a Digital Archives Assistant.

jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/digi...

#digipres #digipresnorth #archivejobs
Jobs - The University of York
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February 3, 2026 at 8:13 AM
🏺 ADS G2GP 2.0: Guides to Good Practice Get a Major Upgrade! 🖥️

Our long-running Guides to Good Practice are now in a brand new format that makes these digital resources more accessible and reusable!

Read more here: buff.ly/FpfLc3M

#Archaeology #Heritage #Open #Research #JupyterNotebooks
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🏺 We're Hiring! ✨️

We are excited to announce we are looking for a new Digital Archives Assistant to join our team!

🕓️ Apply by 15th February!

👉To find out more and apply visit: buff.ly/S1Ozc59
February 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The EAA 2026 call for contributions has been extended until the 9th of February!

🗒️ Session format: Papers, maximum 15 minutes each

For more information about the session and application, please visit: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/news-events/...
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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The York Open Research Awards are back for 2026! 🎉

The call for submissions is open until Monday 27 April 📆

We are keen to recognise and reward a diverse range of projects, and this year we are offering additional prizes to ensure that all researchers at York have the opportunity to participate...
February 2, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Swipe to see our latest Collection Highlight 👉
The ADS would like to highlight a recently published archive, The Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi. The CVMA is the international research initiative dedicated to recording medieval stained glass.
🎨 To read more about this archive, visit: buff.ly/y1Q6pX8
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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🏺 Missed the latest CIfA Tea Break Talk?

Our Director, Prof Julian Richards, recently gave a talk introducing the Heritage Science Data Service, and covering our recent work.

💻 To find out more and watch the full talk visit buff.ly/otveIMq

#CIfA #DigitalHeritage #HeritageScience
January 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM
🏺 New Blog Post 🎉

Ever wondered what the start of a career with the ADS looks like? Take a look at what Digital Archives Assistant Ian Wyre has been up to, since joining ADS in May 2025!

To read the full blog post visit: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/blog/my-firs...
January 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM
📣 Call for Papers - EAA 2026 Athens
Papers are invited for a session organised by the ADS related to the broad area of metadata enrichment, FAIR principles, and engaging content for user communities.
🗒️ Papers, 15 min
🕑 Deadline: 28 January 2026

For more information please visit: buff.ly/G5f4pi2
January 15, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Late last year, several ADS staff members had the opportunity to attend CAA-UK, held at the University of Cambridge. In our latest blog, Digital Archives Officer Marco Brunello, reflects on some of the insightful the presentations and sessions held.

👉 To read move visit: buff.ly/rzLUnjD
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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🎉 Kick off 2026 with the first IMSIG DigITea Talk!
Key Insights:
- New Catalogue of Services and Data Catalogue
- Collaborative virtual research environments
- Small grants programme opportunities
📅 Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00
🔗 Registration: Via the CIfA website - buff.ly/ThIAtZs
January 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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🎉 Kick off 2026 with the first IMSIG DigITea Talk!

📅 14 Jan | 13:00–14:00 | Online
🎤 Julian Richards on Introducing the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS)
🔈 ADS Director, Prof Julian Richards will reveal the cutting-edge @hsds-update.bsky.social in the upcoming @cifa-imsig.bsky.social Tea Break Talk on 14th Jan 2026. Discover how investment from @ukri.org is transforming how we preserve heritage science.
Register now:
Information Management SIG online DigITea talk session | CIfA
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January 8, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Interested in the intersection of AI and Archaeological Research? MAIA is offering exciting Short Term Scientific Missions for researchers.
🕑 Duration: 5 to 90 days
🏦 Grant: Up to €3,000
🏺 Application Deadline: 03.01.2026
🎉 Mission Completion: 15.09. 2026
To find out more visit: buff.ly/I1NkD42
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
⭐ Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from everyone at the Archaeology Data Service. Thank you to everyone who is part of the ADS team for all their hard work during this year.

📷 A collection of images from the CVMA Digital Archive that feature stained glass representations of the nativity scene
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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🆕 We’ve launched the AIS CR Blog!
A new blog bringing clear context to AIS CR tools, data, and digital archaeology.

We’re starting with 3 posts: why the blog exists, DOIs, and this year’s Summer School.

🔗 www.aiscr.cz/blog/
December 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🔈 ADS Director, Prof Julian Richards will reveal the cutting-edge @hsds-update.bsky.social in the upcoming @cifa-imsig.bsky.social Tea Break Talk on 14th Jan 2026. Discover how investment from @ukri.org is transforming how we preserve heritage science.
Register now:
Information Management SIG online DigITea talk session | CIfA
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December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The TAG conference kicks off in T-minus 15 hours (and change).
The AMAZING organizing committee looks forward to warmly welcoming all of you in our vibrant (chilly) home!
#yorkTAG
#TAG2025
December 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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🎉 The new AIS CR and AMCR websites are live!

We have launched fully redesigned and now also English-language versions of our web platforms. The update improves clarity, navigation and access to information.
Explore the new sites!

✔️ www.aiscr.cz
✔️ amcr-info.aiscr.cz
December 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Taking some time to enjoy the end of the year!❄️
Our last working day will be 23.12.25, with our team taking a well deserved break until 05.01.26. During this period please be aware we will be unable to respond to helpdesk messages, so please consult our 'Help and Guidance' page on our website!
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM