Student and Early Careers Conference 2025

Every year, this digital conference aims to platform students, early career archaeologists and heritage professionals, and to give them the opportunity to gain presentation experience.

Date: 30 July 2025 
Time: 3 - 8pm 

Who is it for?

SPEAKERS: The conference speakers are those studying archaeology or an associated subject such as osteoarchaeology, anthropology, or cultural heritage management, undertaking an apprenticeship or training scheme, or in early career* employment in archaeology.

AUDIENCE: We always hope the conference audience will comprise anyone who has an interest in the range of topics that will be discussed and/or those who wish to support early career archaeologists and heritage professionals in a welcoming and friendly environment. 

*Individuals within 7 years full time equivalent (FTE) from completion of their first archaeology related degree or apprenticeship, or for those without formal education in archaeology, within 7 years FTE from the start of their first professional archaeological position.

Is there a theme or preferred presentation format?

This year we have four themed sessions:

Session 1: Digital Approaches to Interpretation and Outreach in Archaeology

Session 2: Public Engagement with Heritage: the public contribution         

Session 3: Fresh Perspectives and Approaches to Interpreting the Archaeological Recor

Session 4: Archaeology and Sustainability   

Each session is a mix of 15-minute live and pre-recorded talks with a Q&A at the end.

Download the schedule and abstract booklet here: 

How can I sign-up to attend the conference?

You can book a spot at the conference by following the link: 

You do not need to attend for the whole conference. Instead you might like to attend one or more of the sessions.

Can I watch the talks from the conference?

The conference talks were recorded and, where permission was granted, are now available on the CBA's YouTube channel. 

You can find last year's recordings on the Early Careers Conference 2024 playlist and further examples below.