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A CAREER IN RUINS
On 10th September 2006, the city of York will host the first BAJR Conference in the UK. The venue is St Williams College near the world famous York Minster.
"How did we get here and where are we going" has been chosen for the conference theme because, without understanding the paths, organisations and legislation that brought British Archaeology to this point it will be difficult to appreciate how we can move on.
Several contributions have already been suggested, and two papers have been confirmed but if you wish to be eligible for presenting a paper or seminar you must formalise the submission using the guidelines below.
Current Speakers are (with working titles)
Mike Heyworth (CBA) – “Lobbying for change: persuading
everyone that archaeology enriches us all”
Tim Howard(IFA) – “TBA”
Dr Peter Wardle (consultant) – “How did we end up here?”
Paper:
Topics must be based around the conference theme and policy of presentation,
challenge and discussion. Each paper can last up to 20 minutes with 20 minutes
set aside for discussion. A digital projector with PowerPoint will be available,
though these must be presented to the organisers 10 days prior to the conference
to allow inclusion.
The topics should have a clear mission to deal realistically with present
and future issues in UK archaeology, whether PPG 16, the role of volunteers
in archaeology, Curatorial roles, Engaging the public, perceptions of archaeology
in the media, Health and Safety, Pay and conditions etc.
Each paper will be collated and made available as a document, and so all
papers will need to be written in a style suitable for publication.
The main remit of the conference is to take issues often overlooked or not discussed in such open proceedings, and find solutions either through delegate input or by highlighting areas that require further work. Each topic should therefore be robust and prepared for criticism and disagreement. However, the intention is to spend the following year acting on all the major issues raised, with the hope that the 2007 conference will see positive activity in each area highlighted in the 2006 conference.
Forum Discussion: A Less structured evening discussion
on topics to be addressed by an invited panel will take place on Saturday
evening. Numbers are limited but to be eligible for this discussion a formal
request must be made to the Conference Organisers.
Abstract Submission: Individual contributors of a paper must submit a title
and abstract not to exceed 150 words along with the BAJR 2006 registration
form
Eligibility: The conference is free to all those engaged in UK archaeology or Heritage (which covers everyone from Curator to Consultant, Digger to Detectorist, Amateur or Academic. Places are however limited to 150 people, and will be on a first come first serve basis. Fifty places have been earmarked for BAJR users and twenty for invited guests, so a total of Eighty places are open to any other interested individuals. Please do not book a place unless you are certain that you are able to attend.
Booking can be done online at www.bajr.org/Conference/booking.asp or by filling in the form (HERE - Please print out and distribute as you wish and then post to BAJR Conference 06, 5/2 Hamilton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH15 1NB.
Deadline: The deadline for abstract submission is 30 June 2006.
On-line abstract submission will be available through the BAJR website
– see www.bajr.org/Conference/abstract.asp
Contact David Connolly about general conference arrangements.
Contact Information:
Conference Chair
David Connolly
BAJR
Traprain House
Luggate Burn
Whittingehame
East Lothian
EH41 4QA
Telephone: 01620 861643
Email:info@bajr.org