12th February 2009, 12:08 PM
Cynicism and paranoia seem to be the main themes of this thread.
In fact the first announcement of the IfA seminar was in December last year. I got an email from the IfA about it earlier this month.
I would be surprised if there is much overlap between audiences for the Nighthawks launch and the IfA seminar. The Antiquaries event is a morning launch of a report which will in any case be on the internet at the same time - which means a couple of speeches and a cup of coffee. The IfA event is a seminar lasting all day to discuss the recession and its impact on the archaeological profession.
Short notice yes, but the IfA can't win - any later and you would have accused them of delay! Good for them for quickly organising what looks like a useful meeting at a critical juncture.
In fact the first announcement of the IfA seminar was in December last year. I got an email from the IfA about it earlier this month.
I would be surprised if there is much overlap between audiences for the Nighthawks launch and the IfA seminar. The Antiquaries event is a morning launch of a report which will in any case be on the internet at the same time - which means a couple of speeches and a cup of coffee. The IfA event is a seminar lasting all day to discuss the recession and its impact on the archaeological profession.
Short notice yes, but the IfA can't win - any later and you would have accused them of delay! Good for them for quickly organising what looks like a useful meeting at a critical juncture.