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 Archaeology News : Heritage Question Time |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 26/10/2009 14:34:42 (734 reads) | |||
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HERITAGE QUESTION TIME Britain’s heritage leaders answered questions from the audience on a range of topics from funding to planning to volunteering on Wednesday night at a Heritage Question Time event in London hosted by English Heritage. On the panel were Heritage Minister Margaret Hodge, Baroness Andrews, Chair of English Heritage, Dame Jenny Abramsky, Chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund, Anthea Case, Chair of Heritage Link, Tom Dyckhoff, journalist and broadcaster and Simon Jenkins, Chairman of the National Trust. The debate was chaired by BBC presenter Martha Kearney. Watch podcasts of the panel’s responses and contribute to the debate on-line at www.english-heritage.org.uk/heritagequestiontime |
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| Archaeology News : Heritage Counts |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 26/10/2009 14:25:23 (630 reads) | |||
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HERITAGE MAKES YOU FEEL MORE POSITIVE ABOUT YOUR LOCAL AREA plus HERITAGE SECTOR REPORTS BUMPER YEAR FOR VISITORS Robust evidence that heritage can have an impact on wider social issues such as people’s sense of well-being and community cohesion was revealed on Wednesday 21 October by English Heritage. The new research is described in Heritage Counts 2009, the annual report on the state of the historic environment, published by English Heritage on behalf of the whole heritage sector. The report also reveals that England's heritage has had a bumper year with visitor numbers far higher than expected despite less than perfect weather. The Government recently acknowledged the impact of the design and condition of places on crime levels, social inclusion and regeneration in its World class places: The Government’s strategy for improving quality of place. However, until today there has been no solid evidence of a link between living in a historic area and how content and connected we feel to that place. To read more please go here. The full report can be read here |
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| Archaeology News : Maritime Archaeological Archives – Element Two report now available |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 7/10/2009 14:58:59 (721 reads) | |||
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Review of Maritime Archaeological Archives and Access, the second of three reports to be generated as part of the 'Securing a Future for Maritime Archaeological Archives' project, is now available to download. The document can be downloaded here The third and final project report should be available in October. The long-term project archive has been established with the Archaeology Data Service and can be viewed here This project was undertaken following work by the IfA Maritime Affairs Group to highlight the dire situation relating to maritime archaeological archives in the UK, this issue has now been adopted as one of the key future targets of the Archaeological Archives Forum. The project is being undertaken by the Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology with the Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) and the Archaeology Data Service (ADS), it is funded by English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland and the Society of Museum Archaeologists. More information on the project is available from here |
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| Archaeology News : IfA - IfA secures HLF Funding to continue Workplace Learning |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 5/10/2009 9:15:42 (1067 reads) | |||
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The Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) has secured £355,746.69 of additional funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to continue its workplace learning bursary project. IfA have run a project since 2006 to address identified archaeological skills gaps, and create opportunities for all sectors of the community to gain professional skills in archaeology following the award of £730,000 from the HLF in 2005. 36 successful candidates have received industry recognised workplace training built around the National Occupational Standards in Archaeological Practice, lasting between 3 and 12 months. IfA’s ultimate goal is for archaeology to be a meritocratic discipline that is open to all, with archaeologists able to gain qualifications that demonstrate their expert skills, competence and knowledge and whose capabilities and achievements can be appropriately valued and rewarded, and this project is a major step towards that goal. This new funding will allow the project to continue for another 19 months, allowing 20 more individuals to take up placements with professional archaeological organisations. The project has been a huge success for the past 4 years, with more than 90% of bursary holders going on to secure employment or academic positions within the historic environment sector following the end of their placement. Three bursary holders were also the first candidates to complete the NVQ in Archaeological Practice at the start of 2009. In addition to the seven placement-holders who are currently in post in 2009 (all to complete by June 2010), the new funding will be used to create new placements which will start throughout 2010 and 2011. These new placements will be tailored to meet the skills gaps that have been identified by research undertaken by the IfA and will take account of the changing working landscape that is confronting archaeology as the recession bites into this sector. The project will also identify and train Workplace Learning Champions who will promote the scheme and workplace learning across the sector. |
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| Archaeology News : Scotland's Marine Heritage |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 1/10/2009 14:02:58 (731 reads) | |||
| A Scottish Marine Bill conference was held yesterday in Edinburgh to explore the full potential of Scotland's Marine Heritage. more details can be found here. |
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| Archaeology News : Welsh Assembly strategic direction statement |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 24/9/2009 17:18:56 (736 reads) | |||
| The Welsh Assembly has published its first strategic direction statement since 2003. On the 22nd September - the Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones, gave details of his statement as well as a "Celebration" statement and an action plan outlining 18 different objectives and the actions to be taken to achieve these during 2009-11 and beyond. More can be seen on the Cadw website. |
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| Archaeology News : Profiling Commercial Zooarchaeologist survey results |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 24/9/2009 14:15:27 (818 reads) | |||
| James Morris (Zooarchaeologist, Museum of London Archaeology) has undertaken a survey of commercial Zooarchaeologists to gain demographic and employment data, and to measure the effects of the recession. His work can be seen on the project's website. |
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| Archaeology News : IfA - New HLF bursary case studies added. |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 24/9/2009 11:05:59 (678 reads) | |||
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Eight new HLF-funded IfA workplace learning case studies have been added to our website. Find out what it is like to be a trainee in a number of different areas of archaeology including archive archaeology, development control and human osteoarchaeology. As well as finding out what skills our trainees have been learning, you will also be able to discover what inspired them to apply for their placements and gain useful advice. Funded by the HLF, IfA’s Workplace Learning Bursaries Scheme was launched in 2006. All 36 placements have now been filled and the project is due to complete in 2010. Its key aims were to address identified archaeological skills gaps and to create opportunities for all sectors of the community to gain professional skills in archaeology. So far the scheme has been a resounding success. Click here to read more. If you require any further information about the scheme, please contact natasha.kingham@archaeologists.net . |
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| Archaeology News : Learning outside the classroom - furthering involvement with communities |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 8/9/2009 16:14:27 (646 reads) | |||
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Heritage Sector Partnership Membersa nd Registered Organisations may be interested in the following from the Heritage Link e-bulletin as a mechanism to further involvement with communities. The Heritage Sector Partnership (HSP) acts as a link between the heritage sector and the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, communicating developments with regard to Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) and representing the interests of the sector. The LOtC Heritage Sector Network is a crucial way of enabling the HSP to communicate with organisations and individuals within the sector. Set up in 2007 the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) / Heritage Sector Partnership (HSP) was established to act as a link between the heritage sector and the government during the start-up phase of the LOtC initiative. In November of that year, the HSP began to build a network of contacts within the heritage sector. This network was formed in order to ensure that those involved in the heritage sector and in particular heritage education, were kept informed about LOtC activity and were able to share their views via the partnership. Although relatively dormant in recent months, the HSP used the network to collect LOtC best practice case studies, gather views on LOtC issues and concerns, distribute updates and news releases on LOtC and to further publicise LOtC and coordinate existing publicity efforts. The LOtC initiative has now progressed some way with the establishment of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC), the online publication of the Out & About package and the launch of the LOtC Quality Badge. Over the next six months to a year there will be yet more developments With renewed funding for the HSP, the network is being revitalised in order to continue to keep the sector informed of key developments. If you would like to join the network, please contact Fenella Hunt: fenellahunt@gem.org.uk |
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| Archaeology News : IfA - Measuring Success: identifying lessons learned from the previous strategic |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 7/9/2009 15:07:41 (643 reads) | |||
| The document measuring success has been developed to identify the lessons learned from the previous strategic plan, and to inform the development of the next one. It can also be viewed on our strategic plan page. |
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| Archaeology News : IfA - *updated* Note for Insolvency Practitioners |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 25/8/2009 13:50:22 (906 reads) | |||
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IfA hopes that none of its members will ever need to refer administrators and liquidators to an advice note on what to do when an archaeological organisation becomes insolvent or goes into administration, but should that situation arise information is now available from IfA. The note can be downloaded here. Please contact us if you need any further help or advice. This has also been uploaded to our recession page for ease of reference. Please note this has been amended slightly, to include more relevant information for Scotland and Northern Ireland. |
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| Archaeology News : IfA - Updated training and professional development guide available |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 21/8/2009 13:37:55 (735 reads) | |||
| We have updated our good practice in training and professional development guide. If is available for download here. |
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| Archaeology News : Archeology and cultural heritage interpretation training |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 21/8/2009 11:30:26 (693 reads) | |||
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This on-site, hands-on interdisciplinary workshop fostering opportunities for emotional and intellectual connections to resource meanings through archaeology is open to limited interagency and nongovernment participation. For more information please see their website. |
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| Archaeology News : PPS15 English Heritage Consultation Events |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 12/8/2009 15:55:58 (821 reads) | |||
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English Heritage have announced that they will be running a series of consultation events around the country. The details of the events are below. PPS CONSULTATION EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 2009 On 24 July 09 CLG launched a formal consultation on PPS 15: Planning for the Historic Environment. English Heritage is holding a series of events exploring the consultation draft. The events will provide delegates with background on the process of developing the PPS, and afford opportunities for discussion about its principles, content, and the supporting Practice Guide. English Heritage welcome anyone who is involved in the heritage sector, and wanting to contribute to the consultation, to these events. The Programme 0930 Onwards Arrival, Registration & Coffee 1000 – 1015 Introductions, domestics and aims 1015 – 1045 CLG Introduces the PPS 1045 – 1115 PPS: English Heritage Perspective 1115 – 1200 Discussion 1 – The Principles 1230 - 1300 Lunch 1300 – 1345 Discussion 2 - The Content 1415 - 1500 Discussion 3 – Process, Resource and Support 1500 – 1530 Summary & Close Dates & Locations Events will run in: 7th September – Bristol 11th September Planning & Development Sector Specific Event – London 21st September – Leeds 23rd September - Leicester Booking Places at each event will be limited to 100. For queries or to register your interest in attending please email Rachel.prosser@english-heritage.org.uk Full joining instructions will be issued upon confirmation of your place. |
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| Archaeology News : Evaluating Archaeological Archives - 21 October |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 4/8/2009 13:55:43 (739 reads) | |||
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TRASH OR TREASURE? EVALUATING ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARCHIVES Thursday 21 October 2009, 10am – 4pm At, ‘F2’, Winchester Museums’ new collections facility, Bar End Road, Winchester Do you have material from archaeological excavations that could be better managed? Or do you want to use archaeological archives for research, displays or education? If so, this one-day ‘Masterclass’ may help you decide what is of value and what is a waste of space. Run as part of a year-long, MA Fellowship project on the management of archives from excavations, the training will be led by Ken Qualmann, MA, AMA, and Winchester Museums staff. The day will involve a short tour of the new facility, practical sessions, handling artefacts and records, and discussion of archive management issues. The day is free but BOOK NOW as places are limited. For more information and an application form, contact Hannah Bone T: 01962 848 231 E:hebone@winchester.gov.uk , Winchester City Council, City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester SO23 9LJ |
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| Archaeology News : Consultation paper on a new Planning Policy Statement 15 |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 27/7/2009 14:25:03 (728 reads) | |||
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Consultation paper on a new Planning Policy Statement 15: Planning for the Historic Environment The consultation paper on a new Planning Policy Statement on planning for the Historic Environment came out for consultation on Friday 24 July. If any members have comments that they would like to feed in to the IfA response please contact tim.howard@archaeologists.net. |
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| Archaeology News : Heritage Protection Bill omitted once again |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 1/7/2009 16:57:12 (703 reads) | |||
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The CBA report that there is deep disappointment again that the Heritage Protection Bill for England and Wales does not appear in the Draft Legislative Programme for 2009/10 announced by the Government this week. The Programme indicates the legislation likely to be included in the Queen's Speech for the next parliamentary session. Clearly there is now little expectation of the legislative reforms which the 2007 White Paper promised would place the historic environment at the heart of the planning system. The Bill aimed to simplify and strengthen existing legislation and introduce opportunities for people to be more involved in protecting and enhancing their local heritage. It also paved the way for the signing and ratification of the Hague Convention, the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Without the Bill, the UK will soon be the only international power not to have signed the convention. Mike Heyworth, CBA's Director said: 'The lack of Government commitment to these uncontroversial and widely supported reforms is deplorable. The Council for British Archaeology will be responding to the publication of the Draft Legislative Programme in the strongest terms. We will be working with the All Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group to progress the most badly needed reforms, some of which are possible through secondary legislation, and to press Government to deliver on other objectives for the heritage. Our historic environment fundamentally shapes the quality of our surroundings and is integral to policies for sustainability. It must be at the heart of new policies for the way places are designed and planned, not side-lined as a low priority.' |
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| Archaeology News : Former Hon. Chair Ian Ralston receives OBE |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 1/7/2009 16:37:05 (684 reads) | |||
| IfA's former chair, Ian Ralston, was awarded an OBE for services to the archaeology of Scotland in the Birthday Honours list. IfA would like to congratulate Professor Ralston on this honour. |
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| Archaeology News : Baroness Kay Andrews OBE becomes first woman Chair of English Heritage |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 10/6/2009 11:41:52 (768 reads) | |||
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Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw has announced the appointment of Baroness Kay Andrews as the new Chair of English Heritage. Baroness Andrews was formerly Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Her appointment followed an open competition under full Nolan procedures earlier in the year, and will run for four years from 27 July 2009. See the English Heritage website for more details. |
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| Archaeology News : IfA - Maritime Archaeological Archives – Element One report now available |
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| Posted by ifa-admin on 14/5/2009 15:23:59 (867 reads) | |||
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Maritime Archaeological Archives – Element One report now available IfA Maritime Affairs Group are pleased to announce that Mapping Maritime Collection Areas, the first of three reports to be generated as part of the Securing a Future for Maritime Archaeological Archives project, is now available to download. The document can be downloaded here. MAG would like to thank all those who contributed to this element of the project and also to encourage anyone who has yet to complete the survey for Element Two to do so, this will be the last chance to contribute as the survey is about to close. This project which has been developed following work by IfA Maritime Affairs Group to highlight the dire situation relating to maritime archaeological archives in the UK, this issue has now been adopted as one of the key future targets of the Archaeological Archives Forum. The project is being undertaken by the Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology with the Institute for Archaeologists and the Archaeology Data Service, it is funded by English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland and the Society of Museum Archaeologists. More information on the project is available here. |
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