Kenneth Aitchison
@aitchis1.bsky.social
Archaeology and Heritage Management
All posts are my personal views and are not presented as the views of my employer.
All posts are my personal views and are not presented as the views of my employer.
Reposted by Kenneth Aitchison
Reposted by Kenneth Aitchison
My revised and expanded entry on the Ethics of Cultural Heritage is now live in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy! Appropriation, repatriation, monuments, and more, as well as a new section on the nascent aesthetic injustice literature. #philsky
plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethi...
plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethi...
The Ethics of Cultural Heritage (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
plato.stanford.edu
September 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My revised and expanded entry on the Ethics of Cultural Heritage is now live in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy! Appropriation, repatriation, monuments, and more, as well as a new section on the nascent aesthetic injustice literature. #philsky
plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethi...
plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethi...
#ACRA
Stepping up: #leadership in #CRM
#NateBoyless
1/2
#Business #Leadership
even #MichaelJordan had a coach
be intentional, be curious, be vulnerable, be empathetic
people will then reach out and are personal in their connection
Stepping up: #leadership in #CRM
#NateBoyless
1/2
#Business #Leadership
even #MichaelJordan had a coach
be intentional, be curious, be vulnerable, be empathetic
people will then reach out and are personal in their connection
September 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#ACRA
Stepping up: #leadership in #CRM
#NateBoyless
1/2
#Business #Leadership
even #MichaelJordan had a coach
be intentional, be curious, be vulnerable, be empathetic
people will then reach out and are personal in their connection
Stepping up: #leadership in #CRM
#NateBoyless
1/2
#Business #Leadership
even #MichaelJordan had a coach
be intentional, be curious, be vulnerable, be empathetic
people will then reach out and are personal in their connection
#ACRA
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#MattPiscitelli - #thought leadership
1/2
thought leaders possess a distinctively original idea, unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry
very easy to be a self-declared #thoughtleader - and by doing so, you lack credibility
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#MattPiscitelli - #thought leadership
1/2
thought leaders possess a distinctively original idea, unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry
very easy to be a self-declared #thoughtleader - and by doing so, you lack credibility
September 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
#ACRA
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#MattPiscitelli - #thought leadership
1/2
thought leaders possess a distinctively original idea, unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry
very easy to be a self-declared #thoughtleader - and by doing so, you lack credibility
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#MattPiscitelli - #thought leadership
1/2
thought leaders possess a distinctively original idea, unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry
very easy to be a self-declared #thoughtleader - and by doing so, you lack credibility
#ACRA
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#StephenHumphreys - field leadership
1/3
#Archaeology has selected field leaders because of technical competence - not because of leadership skills
#AVAR promotion based on compassion, composure and competence - and compassion can't be taught
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#StephenHumphreys - field leadership
1/3
#Archaeology has selected field leaders because of technical competence - not because of leadership skills
#AVAR promotion based on compassion, composure and competence - and compassion can't be taught
September 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#ACRA
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#StephenHumphreys - field leadership
1/3
#Archaeology has selected field leaders because of technical competence - not because of leadership skills
#AVAR promotion based on compassion, composure and competence - and compassion can't be taught
Stepping up: #leadership in #crm
#StephenHumphreys - field leadership
1/3
#Archaeology has selected field leaders because of technical competence - not because of leadership skills
#AVAR promotion based on compassion, composure and competence - and compassion can't be taught
#ACRA #CRM
Grassroots #Advocacy at the State Level
#AndrewGoldberg bringing policymakers to communities (ideally in their constituency) is much more effective than arranging a (short, chaotic?) meeting at that politician's office
connect with staff, they can then lead you to the elected member
Grassroots #Advocacy at the State Level
#AndrewGoldberg bringing policymakers to communities (ideally in their constituency) is much more effective than arranging a (short, chaotic?) meeting at that politician's office
connect with staff, they can then lead you to the elected member
September 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#ACRA #CRM
Grassroots #Advocacy at the State Level
#AndrewGoldberg bringing policymakers to communities (ideally in their constituency) is much more effective than arranging a (short, chaotic?) meeting at that politician's office
connect with staff, they can then lead you to the elected member
Grassroots #Advocacy at the State Level
#AndrewGoldberg bringing policymakers to communities (ideally in their constituency) is much more effective than arranging a (short, chaotic?) meeting at that politician's office
connect with staff, they can then lead you to the elected member
News from #SQA about the Level 3 Certificate in Archaeological Practice, also known as the #archaeology #NVQ
This #qualification has been withdrawn and will finish on 31/07/2026.
www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/82144.html
Developed in 2001, first awarded 2009, finishing in 2026
This #qualification has been withdrawn and will finish on 31/07/2026.
www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/82144.html
Developed in 2001, first awarded 2009, finishing in 2026
SQA
SQA - Scottish Qualifications Authority
www.sqa.org.uk
September 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
News from #SQA about the Level 3 Certificate in Archaeological Practice, also known as the #archaeology #NVQ
This #qualification has been withdrawn and will finish on 31/07/2026.
www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/82144.html
Developed in 2001, first awarded 2009, finishing in 2026
This #qualification has been withdrawn and will finish on 31/07/2026.
www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/82144.html
Developed in 2001, first awarded 2009, finishing in 2026
Very happy to be at #ACRA #CRM conference 2025 in #Raleigh NC - talking about and learning about running businesses in #archaeology
September 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Very happy to be at #ACRA #CRM conference 2025 in #Raleigh NC - talking about and learning about running businesses in #archaeology
State of the #Archaeological #Market 2024 has been published by #FAME
Report on a busy year for commercial #archaeology in the UK in 2023-24
famearchaeology.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Report on a busy year for commercial #archaeology in the UK in 2023-24
famearchaeology.co.uk/wp-content/u...
August 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
State of the #Archaeological #Market 2024 has been published by #FAME
Report on a busy year for commercial #archaeology in the UK in 2023-24
famearchaeology.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Report on a busy year for commercial #archaeology in the UK in 2023-24
famearchaeology.co.uk/wp-content/u...
No longer dismissible as recollected anecdotes of retiring professors, is interest in history of #archaeology a welcome sign of disciplinary success or a wake-up call for renewed relevance? Nathan Schlanger #Antiquity review #Oxford #Handbook of the #History of Archaeology
doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Negotiating scientific knowledge and heritage values with the history of archaeology | Antiquity | Cambridge Core
Negotiating scientific knowledge and heritage values with the history of archaeology
doi.org
August 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
No longer dismissible as recollected anecdotes of retiring professors, is interest in history of #archaeology a welcome sign of disciplinary success or a wake-up call for renewed relevance? Nathan Schlanger #Antiquity review #Oxford #Handbook of the #History of Archaeology
doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
The #Headland #Archaeology 2024 Annual Report is available for free download
headlandarchaeology.com/wp-content/u...
headlandarchaeology.com/wp-content/u...
August 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The #Headland #Archaeology 2024 Annual Report is available for free download
headlandarchaeology.com/wp-content/u...
headlandarchaeology.com/wp-content/u...
Understanding #heritage #significance in planning decisions in England: the current state of play. Somers, J. 2025.
doi.org/10.1080/1945...
v. interesting review of who writes heritage #statements, raising questions about competency & qualifications
doi.org/10.1080/1945...
v. interesting review of who writes heritage #statements, raising questions about competency & qualifications
Understanding heritage significance in planning decisions in England: the current state of play
This research focusses on the challenges contained within the urban planning system of England which is meant to aid historic environment decision-making for Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) acros...
doi.org
August 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Understanding #heritage #significance in planning decisions in England: the current state of play. Somers, J. 2025.
doi.org/10.1080/1945...
v. interesting review of who writes heritage #statements, raising questions about competency & qualifications
doi.org/10.1080/1945...
v. interesting review of who writes heritage #statements, raising questions about competency & qualifications
55 years today since humanity first walked on the moon.
55 years before that, the First World War hadn't yet begun.
55 years before that, the First World War hadn't yet begun.
July 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
55 years today since humanity first walked on the moon.
55 years before that, the First World War hadn't yet begun.
55 years before that, the First World War hadn't yet begun.
Senior #Archaeology and Built Heritage #Consultant
job in #Ireland advertised by #HeadlandArchaeology
headlandarchaeology.com/careers/curr...
This is a great opportunity for an archaeological consultant that is either working in Ireland or that wants to work in Ireland!
job in #Ireland advertised by #HeadlandArchaeology
headlandarchaeology.com/careers/curr...
This is a great opportunity for an archaeological consultant that is either working in Ireland or that wants to work in Ireland!
Headland Archaeology | SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND BUILT HERITAGE CONSULTANT
Salary: Level 4.1 – Level 4.6: (€45,767.80 – €59,527.72) depending on experience and level of expertise
headlandarchaeology.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Senior #Archaeology and Built Heritage #Consultant
job in #Ireland advertised by #HeadlandArchaeology
headlandarchaeology.com/careers/curr...
This is a great opportunity for an archaeological consultant that is either working in Ireland or that wants to work in Ireland!
job in #Ireland advertised by #HeadlandArchaeology
headlandarchaeology.com/careers/curr...
This is a great opportunity for an archaeological consultant that is either working in Ireland or that wants to work in Ireland!
This description of #Turkish #archaeology suggests it is not a practice that is recognised as being part of sustainable development, but instead is trapped in academic backwaters and so can only make minimal contributions to society
www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/turk...
www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/turk...
Türkiye’s archaeology sector struggles beneath surface of global success - Türkiye Today
Türkiye’s archaeology sector struggles under budget cuts, illegal digs, and weak coordination—despite global praise for discoveries like Gobeklitepe
www.turkiyetoday.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This description of #Turkish #archaeology suggests it is not a practice that is recognised as being part of sustainable development, but instead is trapped in academic backwaters and so can only make minimal contributions to society
www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/turk...
www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/turk...
Illicit conversion of #heritage asset to commercial premises
#tomb to #cafe
bit.ly/4lfcQrJ
Within #MountainousPhrygia #UNESCO #WorldHeritage #TentativeList #Turkiye
bit.ly/3ItDi20
Instant -ve reaction but clearly heritage setting has created commercial #value that will motivate its preservation?
#tomb to #cafe
bit.ly/4lfcQrJ
Within #MountainousPhrygia #UNESCO #WorldHeritage #TentativeList #Turkiye
bit.ly/3ItDi20
Instant -ve reaction but clearly heritage setting has created commercial #value that will motivate its preservation?
Ancient Phrygian tomb illegally converted into cafe in Türkiye’s Afyonkarahisar - Türkiye Today
A 3,000-year-old rock tomb in Türkiye’s UNESCO-listed Frigya region was unlawfully converted into a cafe
www.turkiyetoday.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Illicit conversion of #heritage asset to commercial premises
#tomb to #cafe
bit.ly/4lfcQrJ
Within #MountainousPhrygia #UNESCO #WorldHeritage #TentativeList #Turkiye
bit.ly/3ItDi20
Instant -ve reaction but clearly heritage setting has created commercial #value that will motivate its preservation?
#tomb to #cafe
bit.ly/4lfcQrJ
Within #MountainousPhrygia #UNESCO #WorldHeritage #TentativeList #Turkiye
bit.ly/3ItDi20
Instant -ve reaction but clearly heritage setting has created commercial #value that will motivate its preservation?
Just published -
Bridging the Post-Excavation Gaps: Structured #Guidance and #Training for Post-Excavation in #Archaeology
delighted to be a co-author with #KeithMay & @JamesArchaeo
#OpenAccess
#OpenArchaeology
#PostExcavation #PostEx #PX #Matrix
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
Bridging the Post-Excavation Gaps: Structured #Guidance and #Training for Post-Excavation in #Archaeology
delighted to be a co-author with #KeithMay & @JamesArchaeo
#OpenAccess
#OpenArchaeology
#PostExcavation #PostEx #PX #Matrix
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
Bridging the Post-Excavation Gaps: Structured Guidance and Training for Post-Excavation in Archaeology
This article explores the pressing need for consistent structured guidance and training in post-excavation (PX) skills within the field of archaeology. This need was identified through consultations…
www.degruyterbrill.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Just published -
Bridging the Post-Excavation Gaps: Structured #Guidance and #Training for Post-Excavation in #Archaeology
delighted to be a co-author with #KeithMay & @JamesArchaeo
#OpenAccess
#OpenArchaeology
#PostExcavation #PostEx #PX #Matrix
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
Bridging the Post-Excavation Gaps: Structured #Guidance and #Training for Post-Excavation in #Archaeology
delighted to be a co-author with #KeithMay & @JamesArchaeo
#OpenAccess
#OpenArchaeology
#PostExcavation #PostEx #PX #Matrix
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
The imminent end of funding for Level 7 #Apprenticeships for candidates aged ≥21 could have significant effects for #archaeology; #HistoricEngland & #CIfA are both still L7 flagging opportunities
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/apprent...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/apprent...
June 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The imminent end of funding for Level 7 #Apprenticeships for candidates aged ≥21 could have significant effects for #archaeology; #HistoricEngland & #CIfA are both still L7 flagging opportunities
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/apprent...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/apprent...
Institute of Business Ethics #IBE Annual Lecture 2025 Ethical Leadership as Global Consensus Dissolves
Alison Taylor, Clinical Professor, NYU Stern School of Business
Author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do The Right Thing in A Turbulent World
An important lecture, updating an important book
Alison Taylor, Clinical Professor, NYU Stern School of Business
Author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do The Right Thing in A Turbulent World
An important lecture, updating an important book
June 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Institute of Business Ethics #IBE Annual Lecture 2025 Ethical Leadership as Global Consensus Dissolves
Alison Taylor, Clinical Professor, NYU Stern School of Business
Author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do The Right Thing in A Turbulent World
An important lecture, updating an important book
Alison Taylor, Clinical Professor, NYU Stern School of Business
Author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do The Right Thing in A Turbulent World
An important lecture, updating an important book
Just out - #HistoricEngland Report On Local Authority Historic Environment Staff Resources 2024 considers that the number of #localauthority #archaeology #curatorial staff employed in England fell by 11% in 2023-24 (=31.5FTE), to an estimated 248.44 FTE.
historicengland.org.uk/research/res...
historicengland.org.uk/research/res...
historicengland.org.uk
June 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just out - #HistoricEngland Report On Local Authority Historic Environment Staff Resources 2024 considers that the number of #localauthority #archaeology #curatorial staff employed in England fell by 11% in 2023-24 (=31.5FTE), to an estimated 248.44 FTE.
historicengland.org.uk/research/res...
historicengland.org.uk/research/res...
Congratulations to Peter Hinton, Lately Chief Executive, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, on being awarded an #OBE for services to #Archaeology and #Heritage in the King's Birthday #Honours 2025
#CIfA #PeteHinton
www.gov.uk/government/c...
#CIfA #PeteHinton
www.gov.uk/government/c...
June 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Congratulations to Peter Hinton, Lately Chief Executive, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, on being awarded an #OBE for services to #Archaeology and #Heritage in the King's Birthday #Honours 2025
#CIfA #PeteHinton
www.gov.uk/government/c...
#CIfA #PeteHinton
www.gov.uk/government/c...
paper I gave at #DGUF Tagung
"What Got You Here is Not What Will Get You There: perspectives on professional development from UK and global #archaeology" (thinking about #CPD in mid-career) is available for download
zenodo.org/records/1559...
"What Got You Here is Not What Will Get You There: perspectives on professional development from UK and global #archaeology" (thinking about #CPD in mid-career) is available for download
zenodo.org/records/1559...
What Got You Here is Not What Will Get You There: perspectives on professional development from UK and global archaeology
Conference paper presented to DGUF-Tagung 30th May 2025 Abstract: As careers progress, professional development needs shift - often in unexpected ways. For mid-career archaeologists, the skills requi...
zenodo.org
June 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
paper I gave at #DGUF Tagung
"What Got You Here is Not What Will Get You There: perspectives on professional development from UK and global #archaeology" (thinking about #CPD in mid-career) is available for download
zenodo.org/records/1559...
"What Got You Here is Not What Will Get You There: perspectives on professional development from UK and global #archaeology" (thinking about #CPD in mid-career) is available for download
zenodo.org/records/1559...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#development refused for horse track near #Bannockburn as contrary to #NPF4 #battlefield policy and NPF4 listed buildings policy. The #heritage protection built into the NPF4 has preserved this part of the battlefield
#NTS #SocietyofAntiquariesofScotland
#development refused for horse track near #Bannockburn as contrary to #NPF4 #battlefield policy and NPF4 listed buildings policy. The #heritage protection built into the NPF4 has preserved this part of the battlefield
#NTS #SocietyofAntiquariesofScotland
Horse racing track near Bannockburn site refused
Stirling Council approved the plan for a trotting track near the historic battlefield last year but has been overruled by the Scottish government.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#development refused for horse track near #Bannockburn as contrary to #NPF4 #battlefield policy and NPF4 listed buildings policy. The #heritage protection built into the NPF4 has preserved this part of the battlefield
#NTS #SocietyofAntiquariesofScotland
#development refused for horse track near #Bannockburn as contrary to #NPF4 #battlefield policy and NPF4 listed buildings policy. The #heritage protection built into the NPF4 has preserved this part of the battlefield
#NTS #SocietyofAntiquariesofScotland
RSK Group has been appointed to support the delivery of CO₂ transportation and storage infrastructure linked to the HyNet CO₂ pipeline, a key project aimed at advancing carbon capture and storage in the UK
Full story: buff.ly/VPXaFtf
Full story: buff.ly/VPXaFtf
RSK Group joins major carbon capture infrastructure project in Liverpool Bay
The appointments come through United Living Group’s infrastructure services subsidiary, United Livin...
www.newcivilengineer.com
June 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Into the Wild: Re-wilding and the #Historic #Environment Questionnaire for landowners/land managers, #nature managers, #ecologists, #archaeologists and historic land managers around the topic of #rewilding
led by @fossilbeetle.bsky.social
intothewildnetwork.glasgow.ac.uk/questionnaire/
led by @fossilbeetle.bsky.social
intothewildnetwork.glasgow.ac.uk/questionnaire/
Questionnaire – Into the Wild Network
intothewildnetwork.glasgow.ac.uk
June 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Into the Wild: Re-wilding and the #Historic #Environment Questionnaire for landowners/land managers, #nature managers, #ecologists, #archaeologists and historic land managers around the topic of #rewilding
led by @fossilbeetle.bsky.social
intothewildnetwork.glasgow.ac.uk/questionnaire/
led by @fossilbeetle.bsky.social
intothewildnetwork.glasgow.ac.uk/questionnaire/