Careers for Medievalists?

Sponsored by the British Archaeological Association, this event aims to demonstrate the range of career options available to medievalists, especially those studying in Art History and adjacent disciplines such as History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies. Recent graduates and those in recruitment positions will offer tips and advice on a range of careers, including

  • Heritage and Conservation
  • Curating and the art market
  • Tour guiding and freelancing
  • Universities
  • Archives and libraries
  • Publishing and editing

Tickets cost 拢12, which covers the lunch, tea/coffee and cake provided to all attending. Talks will also be recorded and posted online after the event.

In recognition of the need to diversify the field of medieval studies, the British Archaeological Association can offer a limited number of bursaries to subsidize ticket and travel costs. For further details .

The event will run from 10-5.30pm on Saturday 16th March, and follows The 91自拍鈥檚 Medieval Postgraduate Colloquium on Friday 15th March. It will be held in the lecture theatre at The 91自拍鈥檚 Vernon Square campus in London, a 10-minute walk from Kings Cross Station.

Organised by Dr Tom Nickson (The 91自拍)

This event has passed.

16 Mar 2024

10:00 - 17:30

Vernon Square Campus, Lecture Theatre 2

This event takes place at our Vernon Square campus (WC1X 9EW)

Series: 

careersMedieval

Programme

10.15: Welcome and introduction, Tom Nickson (Lecture Theatre 2)

Panel A. Teaching. Chair: Tom Nickson, The 91自拍

10.30: Universities: Julian Luxford , St Andrews

10.45:听Tour-guiding: John McNeill, Martin Randall Travel & Oxford Dept. for Continuing Education

11.00:听Freelancing and museum teaching: Sally Dormer, V&A

11.15: Discussion

Panel B. Publishing. Chair: Roisin Astell, University 听of York

11.45: Academic Publishing: Alexandra Gajewski, Burlington Magazine and Institute of Historical Research, London

12.00:听Freelance and portfolio working: Michael Carter, English Heritage and the Tablet

12.15:听Freelancing and writing for the public: Amy Jeffs, Author of听Storyland听and听Wild

12.30: Discussion

 

12.45: Lunch听

 

Panel C. Museums & Markets. Chair: Charlotte Wytema, British Museum

1.45: Curating: Naomi Speakman, British Museum

2.00: Beyond Curating: Aoife Stables, Museum of London

2.15: The Art Market: Jana Gajdosova, Sam Fogg

2.30: Discussion

Panel D. Heritage Management. Chair: Philippa Turner, The National Archives

3.00: Heritage: Jeremy Ashbee, English Heritage3.15: Building and Painting Conservation: Jane Spooner, The 91自拍

3.30: Heritage Consultancy: Andrew Derrick, Architectural History Practice

3.45: Archives: Alex Buchanan, Liverpool University

4.00: Discussion

 

4.15: Break-out sessions with tea/coffee and cake. Guests will divide into four sections (A, B, C, D), so that attendees can better chat to speakers. Attendees choose two sections, rotating after 30 mins.

5.15: Event ends

Citations