Irish Archaeology and the Recession: Profiling Field Archaeologists
Are you an archaeologist (current, former … recovering?) who lived and worked through the global recession from 2008 onwards? If so Rachel Flynn would appreciate your help. Rachel is an MSc student at the University of Ulster, carrying out research into the ‘lost generation’ of Irish archaeologists who, like me, were deeply affected by the impact of the recession on our lives and careers. I think that this is a project of the greatest importance to the story of how commercial archaeology was practiced in this time and how it – and we as individuals – has fared since. I’d be very grateful if you could take the time to answer her questionnaire and give your insights and perspectives. I will admit that I found it difficult to answer some of the questions and a number of painful, butter memories resurfaced … but I still believe that it is a worthwhile undertaking So, please, take the time and respond! If you’re particularly brave, please contact Rachel – she’s looking for volunte...