Join us for the book launch of Promoting the Profession. Papers in Honour of Peter Hinton CEO of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

Promoting the Profession. is a collection of papers honouring the work of Pete Hinton. Written by members of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), office holders, friends and colleagues have come together with personal narratives, reviews and critical appraisals to provide an insight into the rapid development of modern-day archaeology.

Today a technologically advanced profession, its members have turned to setting standards, establishing ethical codes, creating guidance and providing an influential platform through

the creation of an increasingly professional Institute. This has meant change at breakneck speed and on a far from a linear pathway. The contributors to this volume illustrate the nature of contemporary practice and reflect on the challenges as the profession embarks on an amenity turn exploring the benefits of archaeology in areas of well-being, traumatic stress, community cohesion and place making. While the book is intended to highlight the growth and progress of the Institute during Pete’s tenure, several authors have taken the opportunity to consider the future. This is a book for all, for those in commercial and conservation practice, for those who teach, for those in the field, at the microscope and at the keyboard. This is part of the CIfA narrative, a contribution to the literature of professionalisation and to the cultural history of a key discipline in contemporary Europe.

Speakers

Dr Gerry Wait is an independent archaeologist, anthropologist and writer.

Dr Michael Dawson (https://www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/our-people/michael-dawson/) is a Kellogg Member of Common Room, an archaeologist, consultant and author, specialising in urbanisation and landscapes of the Roman period.

For more information about the book and to claim a 20% discount, please view this flyer (https://www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Promoting-the-Profession-Book-for-Peter-Hinton-20-discount-flyer.pdf).

Event Timings

Drinks and nibbles will be available from 5pm.

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