Forensic Archaeology Special Interest Group

Annual General Meeting 2024

We are holding our AGM on Tuesday 17 December 2024 from 18:30 - 19:30 GMT

To register to attend and view full details about the meeting go to the booking page.

Nominations now open

This year we have nominations open for an ordinary committee member. Ordinary committee members can be either accredited and non-accredited members including Student and Affiliates. Please apply today by completing this nomination form If you would like more information about what is involved you can view the roles and responsibilities document, or email groups [at] archaeologists.net for further information.

Background

Formed in April 2011, after discussions relating to the ethics and practicalities of working in forensic archaeology. The group promotes good practice in forensic archaeology work to ensure that appropriate standards and guidance for forensic archaeology are adopted, maintained and enforced.
In addition, the group advises CIfA Advisory Council on issues relating to forensic archaeology, disseminates information relating to forensic archaeology, and facilitates the exchange of information and ideas between practitioners and bodies both within the UK and internationally.

Join the Group

Membership is free to CIfA members through the Members area login. Those who are not members of the institute will need to pay an annual £10 fee and can join here

Twitter: follow @CIfA_FASIG on Twitter
Discord: Group members can request to join by emailing groups [at] archaeologists.net.
Email: please email fasigcomm23 [at] gmail.com with any news, opportunities or resources that you would like us to include in upcoming newsletters.

Committee

Rob Janaway (Chair)
Diana Swales (Secretary)
Alexandria Young (Treasurer)
Jennifer Mikkelsen
Denise Hillier
Deborah Ryder
Peter Schofield
Madeleine Stephens
Aidan Harte
Sabrina Ki (Advisor)

FAEP: Forensic Archaeology Expert Register and Panel (Expert Panel)

The Forensic Archaeology Expert Register and Panel (FAEP) has been established by the CIfA Board of Directors and operates independently of the Forensic Archaeology Special Interest Group constitution. The panel take contributions from the group committee on significant areas of discussion.
You can find more details on the FAEP webpage.

Standard and guidance

The group has developed the Standard and guidance document for forensic archaeologists, which can be found on the CIfA Code regulations and standards webpage. The adoption of this Standard was approved by IfA Council in October 2011 and has since been endorsed by the Home Office Forensic Science Regulator.

3-year plan

3 year plan 2022 - 2025

Specialist competence matrix

This specialist matrix is to assist applicants and the Validation committee to see where you demonstrate the grade applied for when working in Forensic archaeology.

Forthcoming events

For information about upcoming events, please visit our event calendar.