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Questions for IFA Conference - BAJR Host - 23rd March 2007 Just a thought for those that can't attend the IFA conference.. These are the sessions I wil be at.. If you have any questions you want me to ask on your behalf (and report back the answer) Then let me know. VISIONS OF THE FUTURE: LIVE DEBATES ON BIG ISSUES IN THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 14.00-17.30 Organiser: Peter Hinton, Institute of Field Archaeologists In 2006 the conference included a session in response to the major structural and political shifts affecting our approaches to the historic environment today. Our profession needs to discuss the strategic and longterm implications of these changes and how they might affect the intellectual, philosophical and physical framework in which we all work. Different constituencies have different insights: last year we convened a panel of speakers from the national heritage bodies to address these issues from their personal perspectives, and this year is the turn of the professional associations â which face some particular challenges over the next few years if they are to fulfil their responsibilities and the expectations of their memberships, government and its advisors. Flanking insights and predictions from the three major historic environment institutes are a scene-setting paper from a Whitheall perspective and a consideration of our future organisation from the lead advisory body to professional institutes. Visions of the Future: using futures techniques to see how civil servants and heritage practitioners view the challenges and opportunities of the next 15 years Anne Locke (Anneâs MA thesis 'Future Past' for the Institute of Archaeology, UCL, drew on futures work she was carrying out for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Title to be confirmed Alastair McCapra, Chief Executive, Institute of Conservation Scotch conservation tomorrow Seán OâReilly, Director, Institute of Historic Building Conservation What happened in 2022, and why archaeologists should never attempt time travel without a proper risk assessment Peter Hinton, Chief Executive, IFA Considering future directions for historic environment professionals Christina Williams, Professional Associations Research Network REGENERATION AND REFORM: TOWARDS A NEW AGENDA FOR BUILDINGS ARCHAEOLOGY 09.30 â 17.30 Organiser: Catherine Cavanagh, Victoria County History The IFAâs been here for 25 years and buildings archaeology for even longer. However, it was not until about 15 years ago that the profession really woke up to both the academic and commercial potential of buildings analysis. Are buildings archaeologists successfully influencing the sector and beyond? This session will explore how the study of buildings can contribute to the future of archaeology and the profession, in an ever more inclusive environment. We have the good fortune to study very tangible remains, yet is our work accessible enough to the communities they belong to? How can we best influence on the outcomes of planning and development? What is our contribution to regeneration? By addressing these and other questions, perhaps we can map out a future for our subject and plan what we, as buildings archaeologists (if the distinction is still valid) should be doing over the next 25 years. Building conservation as a profession â finding solutions to 21st century issues Dave Chetwyn, Planning Aid England (RTPI and Vice Chair IHBC) Adding value to the conservation world: buildings archaeology and conservation plans Heather Lindsay, Purcell Miller Tritton Surveying the future Stephen Bond, Tuffin Ferraby Taylor (RICS and College of Estate Management) Reinventing communities through buildings Mike Nevell, University of Manchester Learning from the locals Sylvia Wilson, Whitefield Conservation Action group Buildings archaeology, authencity and restoration â a view from across the pond Marilyn Palmer, John D Rockerfeller Jr Library Discussion Jason Wood (Discussant) The session will be followed by the BAG AGM and tour(s) of the Reading area in the afternoon. TRAINING: THE INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE 09.30 â 12.45 Organiser: Chris Clarke, IFA Diggerâs Forum Sponsored by: Following the success of the session at the 2006 IFA Conference, the Diggersâ Forum is looking to continue to raise awareness of issues and topics of direct relevance to those at the grass roots of archaeology. This yearâs session topic will be looking at training, an issue most are aware of, but few of us understand the full potential it can hold. We all know that for those on temporary contracts, as well as for those established within units, training opportunities are often few and far between or simply non-existent. Units are often hesitant to spend money on staff training, where the work force is expected to have a high turnover rate. Such entrenched attitudes towards training among both employer and employee, leads to limited advancement of current archaeological techniques. This is in addition to a steady rate of skills loss from the industry. Ironically, this is in an industry that is permanently crying out for skilled labour. So, where does the future of training lie within the industry? Whose responsibility is it to train the workforce? Units, universities or individuals themselves? What rights does an individual have towards training? Do employees know what is available? What type of training would be the most suitable? The Diggersâ Forum session aims to provide answers, and raised questions, through a range of papers given by those engaged directly in developing issues of training within the industry. Session introduction Chris Clarke, IFA Diggersâ Forum Training for the future? Kate Geary, Institute of Field Archaeologists Preparing for the field: exploring alternative excavation practices to transform student training and development Hannah Cobb, University of Manchester and Phil Richardson, CFA Archaeology/University of Newcastle Enhancing training and personal development opportunities for archaeologists: the work of the Archaeology Training Forum Dr Mike Heyworth, Archaeology Training Forum Finds Group training sessions Phil Mills, IFA Finds Group The day of reckoning: what does the future hold for recruitment and training in archaeology? Natalie Kershaw, Archpeople Recruitment Accessible training: a Diggersâ Forum approach Geoff Morley, Diggersâ Forum ILLUSTRATORS AND SURVEYORS FORUM 14.00 â 16.00 Organiser: AAI&S This is an informal session that will give illustrators and surveyors a chance to come together to discuss issues that an IFA Special Interest Group could focus on. Everyone is welcome! If you would like to discuss anything about this session in advance of the conference please contact info@aais.org.uk :face-huh: So... fire away... "No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.." Khufu Questions for IFA Conference - BAJR Host - 30th March 2007 Yer all very quiet... most worrying.. :face-huh: "No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.." Khufu Questions for IFA Conference - Paul Belford - 30th March 2007 Obviously everybody is very happy. Or they are coming to the conference and can ask their own questions. (?!) When you are at the conference come and visit the Ironbridge Archaeology stand and join us in tea and/or beer (depending on the time of day). Paul Questions for IFA Conference - BAJR Host - 31st March 2007 yer on! "No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.." Khufu Questions for IFA Conference - trowelfodder - 31st March 2007 Id be quite interested to know whether they feel that thier compliants procedure is adequate and whether they think that passing on the names of complainants to units serves to encourage people to make a stand. We still have 15 people unable to get references - and for many of them the dig in question was their first job. Is this normal practice or just further evidence that the ifa is run by unit managers for unit managers? Questions for IFA Conference - BAJR Host - 31st March 2007 Will do... though I note a recent independant evaluation by a layperson found the system perfect. "No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.." Khufu Questions for IFA Conference - BAJR Host - 31st March 2007 Just had the IFA yearbook drop on my doormap.. I think one question I will be asking is why Archpeople are in the useful addresses section along with just about everyone else in UK heritage .. but BAJR is missing.. zip ... nadda ... not a sausage. Maybe I am just not useful enough :face-huh: "No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.." Khufu Questions for IFA Conference - tom wilson - 1st April 2007 Ask 'em about the violence inherent in the system. What are the IFA doing to realign labour relations according to sound anarcho-syndicalist principals? freeburmarangers.org Questions for IFA Conference - Sith - 4th April 2007 Quote:quote:Originally posted by tom wilson After all the years I spent trying to remodel it on my own anarcho-dandyist principles? I feel the need, the need for TWEED! D. Vader Senior Consultant Vader Maull & Palpatine Archaeological Consultants Your powers are weak, Curator Questions for IFA Conference - 1man1desk - 18th April 2007 Quote:quote:Id be quite interested to know whether they feel that thier compliants procedure is adequate and whether they think that passing on the names of complainants to units serves to encourage people to make a stand.The IFA have for some time had rules that enable them to take action on complaints without identifying the complainant. 1man1desk to let, fully furnished |