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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 28d
🎉 We're excited to announce the launch of our new HSDS Service Small Grants Programme – designed to unlock the potential for innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK. pplications open on the 1st October 2025.

To find out more visit: buff.ly/xNBjTjE
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 1d
The @hsds-update.bsky.social Data Catalogue & Catalogue of Services are here! 🥳 🎉 These mark a significant step forward in unlocking access to UK #HeritageScience research facilities and datasets. buff.ly/QAlbPOh

1️⃣ Catalogue of Services buff.ly/QoAZ24A
2️⃣ Data Catalogue buff.ly/9x0F3kE

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Launch of The Data Catalogue and The Catalogue of Services
The Data Catalogue and The Catalogue of Services are here! These two core elements of the RICHeS programme mark a significant step forward in unlocking access to both research facilities and datasets…
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 1d
Considering applying for our Small Grants Programme? 👏

Reminder that our first information session is this Thursday 14:00-15:00 GMT!

To register visit: lnkd.in/eEe8fBJc

For full details and application materials: lnkd.in/gxqS7UAb
Questions? Email: [email protected]
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 5d
❗ Applications are live for the @hsds-update.bsky.social Small Grants Programme, offering up to £25,000 to unlock innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK. Info sessions will take place on 9 and 14 Oct. Applications close 28 Nov. More info: buff.ly/iFoKHNX

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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 5d
Join us in shaping the future of digital heritage preservation! We are advertising a fantastic new role: Collections Development Manager!

👉 To find out more visit buff.ly/PmxuqEo
📣 The deadline for applications is 14.10.25
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 5d
🚀 Small Grants Programme NOW OPEN!
Funding available for UK heritage science & conservation projects
📂 Enhance access to heritage resources (£25k)
💻 Build virtual research environments (£15k) w/ STFC Hartree Centre
Deadline: 28 Nov 2025
Funded by @ukri.org #RICHeS
Read more here: buff.ly/iFoKHNX
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 7d
🚀 We are excited to announce that the Data Catalogue & Catalogue of Services are now live!
Explore heritage science data and facilities like never before with these two powerful new tools.
To find out more visit and explore these new tools for yourself visit buff.ly/QAlbPOh
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 13d
Opening soon – the new @hsds-update.bsky.social Service Small Grants Programme. Transform heritage science data and collections into accessible resources OR bring your digital innovation ideas to life as a Virtual Research Environment.

Applications close 28 Nov 2025.
Coming Soon: New Small Grants Programme to Unlock Innovation in Heritage Science
We're excited to announce the launch of our new HSDS Service Small Grants Programme – designed to unlock the potential for innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK.…
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 19d
🌏For the #heritagescience community – @gettymuseum.bsky.social Global Art & Sustainability Fellowships to contribute to sustainable management of heritage resources & apply cutting-edge science to the cultural sector, across 10+ different institutions.
Find out more:
Getty Global Art & Sustainability Fellows
Fellowships in arts and sustainability research for emerging leaders
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 14d
💡🔎Spotlight in this article on the impact of advanced non-destructive imaging on @durham-university.bsky.social's project working across archaeological artefacts, soils, and organic materials.

Read it here:
Non-Destructive Imaging in Art & Archaeology | BlueScientific
Discover how micro-XRF, micro-CT, & Raman spectroscopy reveal hidden histories in art & archaeology - preserving artifacts while unlocking new insights.
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 14d
🎉On 11 Sept, the UKRI CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, officially opened the new sustainable Infrastructure Headquarters (IHQ) for the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme.

Read all about the launch here: buff.ly/YrTvJam
UKRI CEO opens the new sustainable RICHeS Infrastructure Headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury – RICHeS
On Thursday 11 September 2025, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Chief Executive Officer, Professor Sir Ian Chapman officially opened the new sustainable Infrastructure Headquarters (IHQ) for the…
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 22d
❗️The @hsds-update.bsky.social Small Grants Programme will open for applications on 1 Oct! Whether you have datasets to unlock, collections to connect, or a concept for an innovative digital tool, this could be the funding opportunity you've been waiting for.

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Coming Soon: New Small Grants Programme to Unlock Innovation in Heritage Science
We're excited to announce the launch of our new HSDS Service Small Grants Programme – designed to unlock the potential for innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK.…
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 28d
🎉 We're excited to announce the launch of our new HSDS Service Small Grants Programme – designed to unlock the potential for innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK. pplications open on the 1st October 2025.

To find out more visit: buff.ly/xNBjTjE
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 28d
🎉 We're excited to announce the launch of our new HSDS Service Small Grants Programme – designed to unlock the potential for innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK. pplications open on the 1st October 2025.

To find out more visit: buff.ly/xNBjTjE
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AUTOMATA PROJECT @automata-eccch.bsky.social · 29d
Just because you saved it, doesn’t mean it’s forever: proper archiving of data is a must. Find out more at
Automata — AUTOMated enriched digitisation of Archaeological liThics and cerAmics
AUTOMATA is part of the ECCCH Cultural Heritage Cloud initiative, managed by the ECHOES project. Using AI-augmented robotics and sensors, AUTOMATA will create 3D models enriched with archaeometry data,...
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · Sep 1
🎉 Announcing Major New Tools for Heritage Science!
The HSDS is thrilled to launch the Data Catalogue and the Catalogue of Services — powerful resources designed to unlock access to research facilities and datasets across the UK’s heritage science landscape
To find out more visit: buff.ly/s81Ulh5
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · Sep 1
🎉 Announcing Major New Tools for Heritage Science!
The HSDS is thrilled to launch the Data Catalogue and the Catalogue of Services — powerful resources designed to unlock access to research facilities and datasets across the UK’s heritage science landscape
To find out more visit: buff.ly/s81Ulh5
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · Aug 29
✨Thanks to RICHeS for this great reflection on our recent NHSF Heritage Science Conference!

👇Check it out for insight into the RICHeS workshop, which covered the project, the upcoming @hsds-update.bsky.social launch & more.
Reflection on the first NHSF Conference: Trends in Heritage Science – RICHeS
In July, the RICHeS team were delighted to attend the inaugural National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) Conference: Trends in Heritage Science hosted at University College London. The event brought…
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · Aug 20
🎉 An Exciting Announcement 🎉

This week the ADS surpassed 5,000 archive collections! We wanted to give a big thank you to everyone that has allowed us to reach this milestone.

⭐ To find out more about some of the collections released this year visit: buff.ly/qc8n33g
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · Jul 28
🎉 The Festival of Archaeology 2025 is here!🏺
To celebrate the role of open knowledge in wellbeing, we’re highlighting a selection of projects that showcase how archaeology can support personal and community wellbeing in diverse and meaningful ways.

🔗 To find out more visit: buff.ly/ltIPhVR
Venus and Cupid by Shane A. Johnstone. Venus and Cupid Arts Trust, Morecambe. © Historic England Archive, Alun Bull
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · Jul 22
🌞🎒Registrations are open for the University of Antwerp #HeritageScience Summer School on 'Climate Impact on Buildings: Risks and Resilience'. Explore the impacts of climate change on the historic built environment.

📅: 1-4 Sept 2025
📍: Antwerp, Belgium
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Heritage Science Summer School | Heritage Science Summer School - Climate Impact on Buildings: risks and resilience | University of Antwerp
Climate Impact on Buildings: risks and resilience
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · Jul 22
⭐️The next RICHeS Regional Workshop will be 'Enriching Collections', focusing on the dynamic relationship between heritage science and collections-based organisations. Registrations open now!

📅: 18 Sept 2025
📍: @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social, Edinburgh

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RICHeS Regional Workshop: Enriching Collections – RICHeS
The RICHeS team are pleased to invite you to our third RICHeS Regional Workshop, hosted by National Museums Scotland on Thursday 18 September 2025 in Edinburgh.
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · Jul 21
🏛️ After 27 years, ArchSearch is being retired this September to make way for an upgrade - The ADS Data Catalogue! Featuring:
✨ Access to 5k ADS Archives and 100k reports
🗺️ Interactive maps & timeline views
🔍 Multi-parameter searching (What/Where/When)
🔗 Read more on the ADS website buff.ly/jW414wt
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · Jul 17
⭐ Don't forget to sign up for the latest ADS Newsletter, which comes out next Monday! ⭐

🏺 To sign up go to the ADS website homepage at buff.ly/32jVWzc and scroll down to the bottom of the page ⬇️

Visit our Newsletter page to look at some previous editions buff.ly/u8d9kJR
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The Pelagios Network @pelagios.bsky.social · Jun 26
We're delighted to be featured in this new survey of the UK's research landscape by the Mapping the Arts and Humanities Project (MAHP), under the title of digital infrastructure in action blog.humanities.org.uk/2025/06/26/m... along with @ads-update.bsky.social @oldbaileyonline.bsky.social
Mapping a Changing Humanities Sector: Towards New Practices and Shared Futures | Mapping the Arts and Humanities Blog
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · Jun 20
🏺 We're exploring APIs for the ADS archaeological collections! Imagine accessing our data directly from your research tools, automating downloads, and integrating archaeological resources seamlessly into your workflow.

Take our 6-min survey here: buff.ly/PIKBgsq
Group of undergraduate and postgraduate Archaeology students on a pretend field trip to St Mary's Abbey in the Museum Gardens, York.
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