The Archaeologist Magazine

CIfA’s magazine, The Archaeologist, covers important topics for professional archaeologists and anyone interested in professional archaeology. Published three times a year in full colour, the magazine includes

feature articles covering new research, techniques and practice about different parts of the profession

member news celebrating the successes and achievements of our members and their work

short articles updating on the work of the Institute through our committees, volunteers and strategic aims

If you have some news you would like to pass on to other members, or a project you are keen to promote, please get in touch with the magazine editor, Alex Llewellyn (alex.llewellyn@archaeologists.net).

Upcoming themes

TA126: Non-intrusive approaches. This issue will focus on the growing range of non-intrusive approaches that can be used on archaeological projects. Developments in technology and innovation have widened the options for using these approaches as an evaluation tool, either as a precursor or in combination with necessary intrusive works. What new approaches have you successfully employed? Deadline 1 August 2025.
TA125: Social value. Articles are invited that explore the terms ‘social value’ and ‘public benefit’, as well as illustrated examples of projects (development-led or not) that have made an impact in either area. While the terms merit further discussion, we consider that projects with social value will have demonstrated a positive impact on local community, local or individual culture/identity, social inclusion, social interaction, health/wellbeing, education, training, local environment or economy. Examples of offering ‘public benefit’ will more likely have focussed on the dissemination of and engagement in the results of archaeological work itself. Deadline 1 April 2025.