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Bringing the heritage science community together to improve collaboration, make better use of research, and demonstrate the public benefit of heritage science.

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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 8h

🚨🎨 Applications for the National Archives Discover Creative Careers grants are closing on Thurs 9 Oct! 8x £1,600 grants are available to enable archives across England to run schools engagement sessions in Nov. More info here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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Discover Creative Careers grants - Archives sector

Funded by the Discover! Creative Careers programme, we are offering 8 grants of £1,600 to enable more archives across England to take part in ‘Discover! Creative Careers Month’ this November. The ‘Dis...

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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 9h

🧭 Join 'Navigating the Early Career Landscape in Conservation and #HeritageScience' to learn about building and refining portfolios, grant-writing, and strategies for advancing in the field.

📅 : 21 Oct 2025, 10am-1pm
📍 : The National Archives & online
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Navigating the Early Career Landscape in Conservation and Heritage Science

Curious about writing a grant, building your portfolio, or establishing yourself in the field?

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

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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…

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 2d

💡 RICHeS has visited another NHSF member, travelling to Stirling to visit Historic Environment Scotland’s Engine Shed and meet the team delivering the RICHeS-funded Retrofit Centre for Traditional Buildings. Read the full blog post here: buff.ly/KwZsoFV

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RICHeS visit to the Engine Shed: Supporting Traditional Building Retrofit Expertise – RICHeS

The RICHeS team recently travelled to Stirling to visit Historic Environment Scotland’s Engine Shed and met the project team delivering the RICHeS-funded Retrofit Centre for Traditional Buildings,…

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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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 5d

🎟️ Book now for the 4th RICHeS Regional Workshop – “Sustainable Conservation Practices,” exploring how research can address conservation challenges while promoting achievable, sustainable practices.

📅 : 4 Nov 2025
📍 : Cardiff Uni
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RICHeS Regional Workshop: Sustainable Conservation Practices – RICHeS

The RICHeS team is delighted to invite you to our fourth RICHeS Regional Workshop, hosted by Cardiff University on Tuesday 4 November 2025.

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ 📚 Only 2 days left to register for the ICON Book and Paper Group Conference, 'Conservation Uncovered: Investigation and Discovery in Treatment and Analysis'!

📅 : 22-24 Oct 2025
📍 : The National Archives, UK or online
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#IconBPG25 Conservation Uncovered: Investigation and Discovery in Treatment and Analysis

From bench-top discoveries to analytical breakthroughs - explore how investigation shapes conservation practice. Join us at The National Archives or online this October for an inspiring multi-day…

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 6d

The new English Heritage Climate Resilient House is a digital model for understanding more about climate risk and adaptation for heritage. Explore and learn more about climate risks and their management!

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Climate Resilience

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to heritage. We are working to understand how climate change will impact the sites and collections we care for and how we can adapt to these risks to…

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 7d

The 2025 ICON Scotland Plenderleith Lecture will be delivered by Clare Meredith, speaking on 'Looking back, looking forward: 50 years as a conservator'. Registrations open now.

📅: 27 Nov 2025, 6-8:15pm
📍: Dundee, Scotland & online
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Plenderleith Lecture 2025: Looking back, looking forward: 50 years as a conservator

Join the 28th Annual Plenderleith Memorial Lecture for an exciting talk by Clare Meredith ACR!

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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Introducing the new Arches for Reference and Sample Collections (RaSColls) webpage! Learn about this new Arches application (currently in development) and how it will support the data management for heritage science reference and sample collections.

🔗 www.archesproject.or...

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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 · 8d

The JPI on Cultural Heritage and Global Change major dissemination event will unveil the results of 22 international research projects – digital innovations, climate change + more.

📅: 26-27 Nov
📍: Versailles & online
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JPI Cultural Heritage Dissemination Event to take place in November | Heritage Research Hub

The Joint Programming Initiative on Cultural Heritage and Global Change (JPI CH) is glad to announce its major dissemination event taking place on 26-27 November…

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 8d

💼 #HeritageScience job – Research Assistant/Associate at Cambridge University developing a digital framework for monitoring diverse heritage threats to support sustainable heritage management decisions.

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Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance. The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant /

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 9d

All welcome to attend an @archesproject.bsky.social community call to learn more about Arches for Science and the new interactive demo site, which will be for the management and sharing of #HeritageScience data.

📅: 2 Oct 2025, 4pm BST
📍: Online
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Arches Events | Arches Project

This page features a listing of workshops, conference sessions, and other public events that feature information about the Arches platform.

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 9d

🎨Webinar with International Academic Projects on the History of Pigments. Discuss pigments used in painting from prehistoric times until the early 18th century, looking at their chemistries, sources & production methods.

📅: 2 Oct 2025, 3pm
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History of Pigments (until early 18th century)

In this seminar Tracey Chaplin discusses the pigments used in painting from prehistoric times until the early 18th century.

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 12d

💼 FORTH-IESL is recruiting a Research Assistant to help integrate and test software tools and services of the Cultural Heritage Cloud (ECCCH) in the context of the @echoes-eu.bsky.social project.

Apply by 1 Oct 2025. buff.ly/U4ZgjTe

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ECHOES-One (1) research assistant position | IESL-FORTH

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team, FORTH-IESL, Photonics for Heritage Science, and share activities and responsibilities in the context of the ECHOES project,…

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 12d

Call for papers! CRISTMAS is the Conference on Research and Innovations in Science and Technology of Materials. Topics include cultural heritage and restoration analysis tools & more. Abstracts due 1 Oct 2025.

📅: 9-12 Dec 2025
📍: Paris
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From Smart Materials to Smart Things

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.…

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 13d

Call for abstracts – International Conference on Neutrons in Heritage Science. Topics: archaeometry, cultural heritage and conservation, instrumental developments for #heritagescience + more. Submit by 16 Feb 2026.

📅: 19-22 May 2026
📍: Munich, Germany

International Conference on Neutrons in Heritage Science 2026

International Conference on Neutrons in Heritage Science Bavarian State Archaeological CollectionMunich, 19 - 22 May 2026 Photo Credits: Archäologische Staatssammlung, Stefanie Friedrich (left and…

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 · 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.

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 15d

AHRC Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions are open for applications! Work in a major cultural or heritage host organisation on a co-designed research project. Apply by 10 Dec 2025.

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Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions: 2025

Apply for funding to conduct research at participating cultural and heritage institutions.

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 15d

🏛️💻Join The Courtauld for a GoGreen presentation on HERIe, a powerful digital decision-support tool that helps assess environmental risks to heritage assets.
📅: 1 Dec 2025, 5:30-7:00pm
📍: London, UK
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HERIe: Digital platform for decision support in preventive conservation

Join Professor Łukasz Bratasz for a lecture on HERIe, a powerful digital decision-support tool that helps assess environmental risks to heritage assets. HERIe provides remote access to advanced data…

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 16d

🧪Registration is open for the Eastern Analytical Symposium - the programme includes short courses and technical sessions on conservation science + spectroscopy, chromatography and much more.
📅: 17-19 Nov 2025
📍: New Jersey, USA
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Home - Eastern Analytical Symposium

The EAS April Retort is now available! Check out the list of Award & Invited sessions, short courses, exhibitors and other programs being planned for this November.

National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 16d

🧑🔬@gettymuseum.bsky.social Conservation Institute is offering full-time 1-year #heritagescience Graduate Internships in built heritage, modern and contemporary art research & technical studies research!

Applications close 4 Nov 2025.

Graduate Internships

Advanced internships at Getty for graduate students who are pursuing careers in the visual arts