Careers for Medievalists?

Careers for Medievalists?

Held at The Courtauld on March 16, 2024

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

Schedule:

Welcome and introduction: Tom Nickson

Panel A. Teaching

• Universities: Julian Luxford
• Tour-guiding: John McNeill
• Freelancing and museum teaching: Sally Dormer

Panel B. Publishing

• Academic Publishing: Alexandra Gajewski
• Freelance and portfolio working: Michael Carter
• Freelancing and writing for the public: Amy Jeffs

Panel C. Museums & Markets

• Curating: Naomi Speakman
• Beyond Curating: Aoife Stables
• The Art Market: Jana Gajdosova

Panel D. Heritage Management

• Heritage: Jeremy Ashbee
• Building and Painting Conservation: Jane Spooner
• Heritage Consultancy: Andrew Derrick
• Archives: Alex Buchanan

Top Image: Photo by Paul Hudson / Flickr