Mike Heyworth
@mikeheyworth.bsky.social
UK-based heritage & archaeology professional working principally for the Historic Environment Forum, Arcadia & the Getty Conservation Institute, trustee Kilmartin Museum, Chair of CIfA & BM/PAS committees, Secretary APPAG, sighthound owner
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Save the date! The Arches UK Interest Group (formerly known as the UK User Group) returns with its first hour-long session on Thursday, November 27 at 1:00 PM GMT.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Save the date! The Arches UK Interest Group (formerly known as the UK User Group) returns with its first hour-long session on Thursday, November 27 at 1:00 PM GMT.
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The UK Government has published updated National Policy Statements (NPS), including EN-3 for renewable energy, crucially, it reinforces the need to assess and mitigate impacts on historic environments early in the process. #thisisarchaeology #planning www.gov.uk/government/c...
Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements
We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The UK Government has published updated National Policy Statements (NPS), including EN-3 for renewable energy, crucially, it reinforces the need to assess and mitigate impacts on historic environments early in the process. #thisisarchaeology #planning www.gov.uk/government/c...
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The APPG for Project Delivery has published its report on improving national infrastructure delivery. We welcome its recognition of heritage as a vital part of successful planning and development. #Infrastructure #thisisarchaeology www.appgprojectdelivery.org/news-and-upd...
Parliamentarians Launch New Report Calling for a Radical Shift in Government’s Approach to Infrastructure Delivery — APPG for Project Delivery
Parliamentarians warn that “systemic failures” in major infrastructure project delivery could “derail” the Government’s infrastructure ambitions. In a new report launched by the All-Party Parliamentar...
www.appgprojectdelivery.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The APPG for Project Delivery has published its report on improving national infrastructure delivery. We welcome its recognition of heritage as a vital part of successful planning and development. #Infrastructure #thisisarchaeology www.appgprojectdelivery.org/news-and-upd...
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We have a new paper out reporting on the remote-sensing survey of c.10k sites in the west Nafud region of north Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan, including the identification of a damaged fortified complex and hinterland features south of Tabuk👉🏻
doi.org/10.3390/heri... @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social
doi.org/10.3390/heri... @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 AM
We have a new paper out reporting on the remote-sensing survey of c.10k sites in the west Nafud region of north Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan, including the identification of a damaged fortified complex and hinterland features south of Tabuk👉🏻
doi.org/10.3390/heri... @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social
doi.org/10.3390/heri... @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social
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Over the past 20 years, the ADS has been at the forefront of many collaborations and projects.
In March 2025 UKRI visited to film a video highlighting the value of Horizon Europe funding to the UK, with ADS as their case study.
To find out more and watch the video visit: buff.ly/3JKFW2N
In March 2025 UKRI visited to film a video highlighting the value of Horizon Europe funding to the UK, with ADS as their case study.
To find out more and watch the video visit: buff.ly/3JKFW2N
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Over the past 20 years, the ADS has been at the forefront of many collaborations and projects.
In March 2025 UKRI visited to film a video highlighting the value of Horizon Europe funding to the UK, with ADS as their case study.
To find out more and watch the video visit: buff.ly/3JKFW2N
In March 2025 UKRI visited to film a video highlighting the value of Horizon Europe funding to the UK, with ADS as their case study.
To find out more and watch the video visit: buff.ly/3JKFW2N
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Policy by @eamena.bsky.social & partners in Jordan & the State of Palestine calls for a uniting of natural & cultural dimensions within 1 system, recognising the interdependence between people & environment & scientific understanding of climate risks. 📸 by H. Abedalhaleem. Read more: bit.ly/4oi8Kk9
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Policy by @eamena.bsky.social & partners in Jordan & the State of Palestine calls for a uniting of natural & cultural dimensions within 1 system, recognising the interdependence between people & environment & scientific understanding of climate risks. 📸 by H. Abedalhaleem. Read more: bit.ly/4oi8Kk9
Reflections from the National Lottery Heritage Fund based on resilience support for many heritage projects across the UK
October 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Reflections from the National Lottery Heritage Fund based on resilience support for many heritage projects across the UK
Key takeaways from @nationaltrust.org.uk presentation on financial resilience - but no cream on the scones!
October 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Key takeaways from @nationaltrust.org.uk presentation on financial resilience - but no cream on the scones!
Some suggestions for consideration linked with enhancing financial resilience from @bernarddonoghue.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Some suggestions for consideration linked with enhancing financial resilience from @bernarddonoghue.bsky.social
@bernarddonoghue.bsky.social launching the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions conference on generating new income, building financial sustainability and planning for the future
October 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
@bernarddonoghue.bsky.social launching the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions conference on generating new income, building financial sustainability and planning for the future
At @wellcomecollection.bsky.social in London for an ALVA day conference on financial resilience - very relevant for our @histenvforum.bsky.social work on the Heritage Sector Resilience Plan historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti...
Resilience Plan - Historic Environment Forum
Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35 (HSRP2). The Heritage Sector Resilience Plan provides a clear roadmap for partnership working to deliver a robust and resilient heritage sector.
historicenvironmentforum.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
At @wellcomecollection.bsky.social in London for an ALVA day conference on financial resilience - very relevant for our @histenvforum.bsky.social work on the Heritage Sector Resilience Plan historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti...
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How can AI be used in #archaeology? 🏺
By training neural networks on satellite imagery, they can identify archaeological features in a wide area quickly and with lower margins of error, providing researchers with more time for interpretation
🔗 from 2024 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
By training neural networks on satellite imagery, they can identify archaeological features in a wide area quickly and with lower margins of error, providing researchers with more time for interpretation
🔗 from 2024 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
October 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
How can AI be used in #archaeology? 🏺
By training neural networks on satellite imagery, they can identify archaeological features in a wide area quickly and with lower margins of error, providing researchers with more time for interpretation
🔗 from 2024 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
By training neural networks on satellite imagery, they can identify archaeological features in a wide area quickly and with lower margins of error, providing researchers with more time for interpretation
🔗 from 2024 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
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Burglary! Keep your eyes peeled folks, please share
Milton Regis Court Hall has been broken in to, sadly cabinets were smashed and Collections stolen.
If you see these or hear anything about this please contact Kent Police, they could come to Sussex.
#HeritageCrime
Milton Regis Court Hall has been broken in to, sadly cabinets were smashed and Collections stolen.
If you see these or hear anything about this please contact Kent Police, they could come to Sussex.
#HeritageCrime
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Burglary! Keep your eyes peeled folks, please share
Milton Regis Court Hall has been broken in to, sadly cabinets were smashed and Collections stolen.
If you see these or hear anything about this please contact Kent Police, they could come to Sussex.
#HeritageCrime
Milton Regis Court Hall has been broken in to, sadly cabinets were smashed and Collections stolen.
If you see these or hear anything about this please contact Kent Police, they could come to Sussex.
#HeritageCrime
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Catch up with the latest Planning Bulletin from Historic England: historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
Historic England Planning Bulletin | Historic England
Our monthly ‘Planning Bulletin’ highlights some of the recent and forthcoming developments in the world of planning from a heritage perspective.
historicengland.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Catch up with the latest Planning Bulletin from Historic England: historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
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Sign up to the new HEF newsletter using the online form on our website: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/newsletter-s...
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October 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Sign up to the new HEF newsletter using the online form on our website: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/newsletter-s...
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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
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
October 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
⭐ 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
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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📢 Registration is now open! 📢
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
September 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📢 Registration is now open! 📢
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
Sign up for in-person attendance before 31 October 2025 to get Early Bird prices.
Waged delegate fee is £110
Unwaged delegate fee is £40
More information and links to register can be found on the TAG York website: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/registrat...
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Looking forward to University Archaeology Day #UAD25 on Monday 27th October! Look out for a countdown re who you can expect to chat to @britishacademy.bsky.social.
If you're at all curious about studying archaeology at university, this is the event for you! book your free ticket HERE!
If you're at all curious about studying archaeology at university, this is the event for you! book your free ticket HERE!
www.ticketsource.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Looking forward to University Archaeology Day #UAD25 on Monday 27th October! Look out for a countdown re who you can expect to chat to @britishacademy.bsky.social.
If you're at all curious about studying archaeology at university, this is the event for you! book your free ticket HERE!
If you're at all curious about studying archaeology at university, this is the event for you! book your free ticket HERE!
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📣 Introducing the new Arches for Reference and Sample Collections (RaSColls) webpage! Learn about this new Arches application (currently in development) and how it will support the data management for heritage science reference and sample collections.
🔗 www.archesproject.or...
🔗 www.archesproject.or...
September 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📣 Introducing the new Arches for Reference and Sample Collections (RaSColls) webpage! Learn about this new Arches application (currently in development) and how it will support the data management for heritage science reference and sample collections.
🔗 www.archesproject.or...
🔗 www.archesproject.or...
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New paper. Recording the female experience of UK archaeology 1990-2010. Anne Teather and I document how an industry EDI agenda evolved in the 1990s and was dismantled, uncovering the ramifications of that for women archaeologists over the next decade.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#openaccess✅
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#openaccess✅
Documenting the profession: Recording historic access and retention issues for women in UK archaeology | Archaeological Dialogues | Cambridge Core
Documenting the profession: Recording historic access and retention issues for women in UK archaeology
www.cambridge.org
September 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
New paper. Recording the female experience of UK archaeology 1990-2010. Anne Teather and I document how an industry EDI agenda evolved in the 1990s and was dismantled, uncovering the ramifications of that for women archaeologists over the next decade.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#openaccess✅
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#openaccess✅
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📢 Reminder: Nominations are now open for the Ecclesiastical Heritage Heroes Awards 2025! For more information about the judging criteria, check out the Official Guidance Document. Nominate your exceptional volunteers here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageHeroes2025
September 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
📢 Reminder: Nominations are now open for the Ecclesiastical Heritage Heroes Awards 2025! For more information about the judging criteria, check out the Official Guidance Document. Nominate your exceptional volunteers here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageHeroes2025
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Arches-related #job: The #GettyResearchInstitute is seeking a Metadata Specialist who will support metadata enrichment efforts and Getty-wide initiatives, working with Linked Open Data and the Arches platform. Apply here:
Metadata Specialist III in Los Angeles, California | Careers at Getty
Getty is now hiring a Metadata Specialist III in Los Angeles, California. Review all of the job details and apply today!
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September 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Arches-related #job: The #GettyResearchInstitute is seeking a Metadata Specialist who will support metadata enrichment efforts and Getty-wide initiatives, working with Linked Open Data and the Arches platform. Apply here:
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Are you interested in remote sensing and geospatial analyses in the context of African heritage and its future monitoring? If so, MAEASaM project has a new position!
Applications are now open until 17 October 2025
To apply : www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
Applications are now open until 17 October 2025
To apply : www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
September 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Are you interested in remote sensing and geospatial analyses in the context of African heritage and its future monitoring? If so, MAEASaM project has a new position!
Applications are now open until 17 October 2025
To apply : www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
Applications are now open until 17 October 2025
To apply : www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Join us on Thursday, October 2 at 8:00 PDT for a community to learn more about Arches for Science (AfS) and explore the new AfS interactive demo site!
September 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Join us on Thursday, October 2 at 8:00 PDT for a community to learn more about Arches for Science (AfS) and explore the new AfS interactive demo site!
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🌟 New initiative: The GCI is migrating MEGA-Jordan–Jordan’s national archaeological inventory–into Arches! This partnership with @archanchistleic.bsky.social and the Department of Antiquities of Jordan builds on the original deployment of MEGA-Jordan over 14 years ago.
September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌟 New initiative: The GCI is migrating MEGA-Jordan–Jordan’s national archaeological inventory–into Arches! This partnership with @archanchistleic.bsky.social and the Department of Antiquities of Jordan builds on the original deployment of MEGA-Jordan over 14 years ago.