Conferences on archaeological conservation

Archaeological Conservation:
A key to the Past

United Kingdom Institute for Conservation Archaeology Section
21ST Anniversary Events

To celebrate the Archaeology Section's 21st Anniversary, we are
delighted to announce a series of four one-day events during the
coming year.  These conferences, held across the country, set out to
consider not only current issues in conservation but also the future
of the profession as a whole. Many of these themes are of importance
to archaeologists, museum staff and anyone who works in close
association with conservators and the Section would welcome your
support on these four occasions.

Power, Thought and Greed
Museum of London
5th December 1997
Issues of politics, philosophy and economics

    The inaugural event will include topics such as conservation in
    the archaeological process, the impact of the Treasure Act,
    metal detecting and standards in the profession.  This will be
    followed by an evening birthday party in the foyer of the Museum
    of London.

Playing to the Gallery
Liverpool
11th March 1998
Communication and publicity for the profession

    A chance to experience the approach to communication at the new
    Conservation Centre at National Museums and Galleries on
    Merseyside which encourages public interaction with the staff. A
    session with the laboratory video link will be followed by
    presentations by those who have been involved in bringing
    conservation to the public eye recently.

Work It Out
Out-sourcing Conservation
Edinburgh
7th May 1998
Contracting and competitive tendering

    The changes in funding for conservation and in legislation for
    archaeology has brought with it a number of problems that need
    immediate attention before our profession  is edged out of the
    archaeological process altogether.

The Next Generation
Cardiff
12th September 1998
Training, research and funding

    The final meeting will take a look at the issues which affect
    the future of conservation.  Subjects to be presented include
    the direction being taken by training courses and accreditation,
    priorities of funding and effectiveness of research.

Attendence Fees

UKIC members
    30 pounds per day
    100 pounds for four days
UKIC non-members
    35 pounds per day
    120 pounds for four days
Student members: 15 pounds per day
Student non-members: 20 pounds per day

Evening birthday party-December 5th - 5 pounds

Further information from:

    Susanne Ryder
    Institute of Archaeology/UCL
    31-34 Gordon Square
    London WC1H 0PY
    +44 171-387-7050 ext 2298
    s.ryder<-a t->ucl< . >ac< . >uk

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