PAST: Postgraduate Archival Skills Training Programme 2017-18 

9th Jan 2018 - 10th Jan 2018 

The ability to use archives and original documents is a key aspect of academic research across a number of disciplines, but can seem like a daunting and time-consuming task.

The National Archives have developed a programme of postgraduate archival skills training (PAST) to help you get started in the archives and gain the skills and knowledge needed to take your research further.

All sessions are delivered by our records specialists on site in Kew and are based on working with original documents from our collections.

Email for more information.

 

PAST Skills and Methodolgy Workshops

 

The essential skills needed to use the archives and records in their field. Aimed at taught postgraduate and PhD students, although other researchers are welcome to attend.

PAST skills and methodology workshops provide students with the essential skills needed to use the archives and records in their field.

During each session students receive tuition and guidance on a range of archival research skills specific to their research area and undertake practical exercises involving hands-on document work.

 

Upcoming sessions

The next skills and methodology workshops will be held in January-March 2018. For a full programme and booking, please follow the links below:

• Tuesday 9 to Wednesday 10 January: Medieval and Early Modern (1086-1782)
• Tuesday 23 to Wednesday 24 January: Modern Overseas and Defence (1782-present)
• Tuesday 6 to Wednesday 7 February: Medieval and Early Modern (1086-1782)
• Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21 February: Modern Britain (1782-present)

These sessions are aimed at taught postgraduate and PhD students.