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How do we give new life to historic buildings that have fallen out of use? In the first post of a new blog series, placement student Niamh Tobin explores what adaptive reuse means and how it can benefit communities, the environment, and our connection to the past.

What do you do when a huge concrete flyover, carrying a dual carriageway, connecting two adjacent town centres is condemned as structurally unsound? What would you do? That is the focus of an ideas competition run by the Farrel Centre at Newcastle University.

The CBA has responded to the government’s Call for Evidence on Protecting Built Heritage, highlighting key challenges and opportunities in managing historic buildings. From the skills shortages affecting conservation work to the unintended consequences of VAT policy that incentivises demolition over adaptation, we’ve set out urgent reforms needed to ensure our built heritage remains at the heart of communities.

If you’re searching for a last-minute gift for the archaeology enthusiast, look no further! We’ve gathered recommendations from our CBA staff. From practical tools to creative keepsakes, here are their top picks. 

The UK government’s 2024-25 curriculum review seeks to create a more balanced, inclusive, and relevant educational experience for young people. In addition to submitting our own independent response, we are in strong support of this joint letter from the British Academy, the Heritage Alliance, The RAI and University Archaeology UK.