Dr. Cynthia Dunning, MAS Professional archaeology in Switzerland Pros and contras of a federal system

Presentation of the situation in Switzerland The Confederation 1.Federal Office of Culture (OFC/BAK/UFC) 2.Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/OFROU/ASTRA/USTRA), 3.Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP/OFPP/BABS/ UFPP) Financing of projects of national importance / three- year programmes (built and archaeological heritage) Managing, financing and controlling archaeological work on the national road system Insuring the protection of cultural objects in situations of conflict Making sure that the international treaties are respected (Valetta, Hague, etc.) All other international work (UNESCO, CoE Herein, etc)

Presentation of the situation in Switzerland

The Cantons: 26 cantons – 26 laws on archaeological heritage – 26 offices responsible for all archaeological work INVENTORY PLANNING PROSPECTION EXCAVATION LICENCE PROTECTION DOCUMENTATION CONSERVATION / RESTORATION STUDIES PUBLICATION DIFFUSION ARCHIVING QUALITY FINANCING STAFF NETWORKING COMMUNICATION SECURITY © ArchaeoConcept Sàrl

Presentation of the situation in Switzerland Municipalities: City of Zurich / Aventicum / Augusta Raurica Associations: 13 associations of professionals / about 40 associations of interested amateurs Museums: 67 museums with archaeological collections Universities and Speciaised High Schools: 7 Universities and one advanced technical college for applied sciences. Private companies: 10 private companies Excavations outside of Switzerland: About 30 excavations mostly in south and eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and South America

Who works in archaeology in Switzerland ? In 2012: -About 850 archaeologists in Switzerland (not taking in account the students) belonging to professional associations «technicians» working on the field -More than 50 conservators/restorers working only on archaeology.

Background and training Education Seven Swiss universities propose courses (Bachelor – Master – Doctorate) in archaeological sciences. The advanced technical college for applied sciences in Neuchâtel proposes a cursus on conservation/restoration on archaeological objects (Bachelor – master) On-the-job- training : ASTFA/VATG => federal professional certificate Grabungstechniker

Background and training Professional training (continuing education) -In-house: safety – techniques -From outside: management – special sciences -Participation in conferences, colloquia, etc : regional, national and international

Challenges for the future Challenges: -Federal structure -Reduced state finances -A plethora of archaeologists?

Challenges for the future Suggestions / Recommendations? Federal structure: -Better cooperation -Interventionism from the Confederation -Political lobbying Reduced state finances: -Develop new financing system ? A plethora of archaeologists?

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