CIfA Digger's Forum

The views and ideas represented here are of the CIfA DF Group, working for all archaeologists at all grades, views not necessarily CIfA's.

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Following government guidance updates on Monday 11th, DF have produced the following advice document on workplace relations, H&S agreements between staff and companies and the updated roles of the HSE and trade unions. #Staysafe

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The Diggers' Forum committee are holding their AGM online tomorrow (14 July) at 5:30pm. This is open to all and a great chance to hear what the committee have been working on and help set priorities for next year.
Register here: https://t.co/aiZJxXJd24

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With recent hot weather, please make sure that you & your colleagues are aware of how to work safely in heat. CIfA group @DiggersForum recently produced useful guidance around this which we would urge you to read and share with anyone working outdoors. https://t.co/YX9DGh8Bxo

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We noticed a small typo with the OED definition and have now altered it below for you:

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Happy 2022 to everyone. We're starting the year with the latest "10 things" factsheet. This one has been put together with the BAJR RESPECT team and looks at on-site behaviour around #banter.

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Hi all,
DF Committee are still looking for someone to take on the Treasurer role and also have space for two additional committee members. If you'd be interested in either of these, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
Cheers!

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Our #AGM is all done and dusted now. The committee are still looking for someone who would like to take on the role of #Treasurer. Do let us know if you are interested!

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Hey Folks!
The Diggers' Forum AGM is on Thursday 17th June at 6pm. There's a chance for YOU to be involved in the committee with 4 committee positions open, including Treasurer. Register for the AGM here: https://t.co/EYJhm33EVF
Be there or be a square-shaped post-hole!

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Hey Folks!
The Diggers' Forum AGM is on Thursday 17th June at 6pm. There's a chance for YOU to be involved in the committee with 4 committee positions open, including Treasurer. Register for the AGM here: https://t.co/EYJhm33EVF
Be there or be a square-shaped post-hole!

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Remember folks, we will be at the #CIfA2021 giving a couple of talks and hanging around for a bit of chat. Come and say hi!

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Happy New Year diggers!
If you haven't already, please can you all complete the Invisible Diggers survey (below). It's open until the end of January and will provide us with a great snapshot of the profession for diggers.
Thank you and stay safe!
https://t.co/PklSfkjyLm

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Remember folks, the deadline for the InvisibleDiggers3 survey is Jan 31st! Don't forget to share you thoughts and opinions on the state of the profession.

#ID3 #InvisibleDiggers3

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The latest survey for InvisibleDiggers is now live and ready for all you lovely folk working in British commercial archaeology to complete. Your thoughts and opinions on the state of the profession matter. Link below:

https://t.co/PklSfkjyLm

#ID3 #InvisibleDiggers3

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

The latest survey for InvisibleDiggers is now live and ready for all you lovely folk working in British commercial archaeology to complete. Your thoughts and opinions on the state of the profession matter. Link below:

https://t.co/PklSfkjyLm

#ID3 #InvisibleDiggers3

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

CIfA have recently announced their new-and-improved application page for all you looking to join or upgrade your membership!

We have also updated our competence matrix for field staff making it more relevant for all you diggers!
https://t.co/vx1pkgEdlz

[CIfA @InstituteArch]

We have recently upgraded our application pages on the CIfA website to be more user friendly and the information to be more easily accessible. Check it out here https://t.co/W8TBEuKEwb

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Our friends at @SeeingRedPeriod need your help!

If you have any on-site menstrual nightmare stories and/or pictures of woeful welfare facilities that you're happy to be shared during a @famearch webinar do let them know!

[SeeingRed @AmyLou_Tall]

Currently making my @famearch webinar.... Folks I need your menstrual horror stories and please send me pics of recent awful welfare facilities! @Bajr44Respect
@prospectarchs @MentoringWomen1 can you shout out too?
DM this account or email me: [email protected] X

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Good news everyone! Our friends at ESBAA are holding their first event during the SMA virtual conference. If you have a lunchtime free please do drop in!

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We're excited to share the details of our first event: a lunchtime chat at the @SocMusArch virtual conference! Our own @wawaaba_ will be chairing. Come and meet us!
Time: 13th November 12:30–13:30
Event registration: https://t.co/4ULr1xXJrD
Full programme: https://t.co/PvBBh99g6J

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Hi all, we've been asked by the Royal Archaeological Institute to share their survey on the future of the Institute and what they can do to support the sector across the UK. If you have time to fill it in and suggest ways they could do this, please do.
https://t.co/7N2iDHYeAj

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Hi folks,

On 15-07-2020 #CIfA are hosting an #Ethics Workshop online. If you're interested in taking part in the discussion of ethical issues in professional #archaeology. Sign up here:

https://t.co/jYXmF6zrbN

Bursary places are available

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Following our AGM held via V/C on Tuesday 19th May the new committee are as follows:

Chair: Ben Saunders

Secretary: Callum Allsop

Treasurer: Tudor Skinner

Committee Members: Daria Adamson, Martyn Cooper, Elspeth Iliff, Peter Lovett and Karl Macrow

Thanks to everyone involved

[CIfA Digger's Forum @DiggersForum]

Currently on our Q&A for applications before our #AGM at 6pm

[CIfA @InstituteArch]

During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're taking the opportunity to join others in celebrating good practice, raising awareness, & sharing ideas about how we can do a better job at protecting ourselves & others https://t.co/1Rlbv63vLH
#archaeology #kindnessmatters 2/2