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Benchmarking Competency in Maritime Archaeology

As part of the ‘benchmarking competency’ public consultation, the Society has prepared an electronic survey designed to capture your views on competency in maritime archaeology. Anyone interested in archaeology, education, training, standards, and the historic environment is invited to participate. The survey is downloadable from the benchmarking pages of the website.

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NAS supports 'Shared Heritage' Seminar

Organised by English Heritage and the University of Wolverhampton, ‘Shared Heritage’ will focus on joint responsibilities in the management of British Warship wrecks overseas. Case studies will include the management of sites in Argentina, Australia, South Africa and the United States. The seminar will be held on the 8th July 2008, at the University of Wolverhampton. Follow the link for more information.

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IKUWA3

The 3rd International Congress on Underwater Archaeology is to be held at University College London from 10-12 July 2008. The Congress will be preceded by a 3-day professional development field school, and followed by excursions including a visit to the Mary Rose. Registrations open soon. Please visit the IKUWA3 website, or follow the link for more information.

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IJNA 36.1

International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

If you do not already subscribe to IJNA, why not give it a try? Published twice a year, with over 200 pages per issue, it has lots of illustrations, some in colour. Covering from prehistory to the present, anywhere in the world, there is something for everyone. And as well as articles there are book reviews to guide and inform your reading.  A real bargain.

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NAS Training

Interested in Maritime Archaeology? Want to improve your skills, or just want to know more? NAS Training has courses for everyone, from our one day Introduction Course, to our Part 3 specialist courses in Hulk Recording, Data Management, Submarine Research, Advanced Diving Techniques and much much more. Follow the link for more information.

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