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25.04.2025

NHSF Newsletter – April 2025

Lots of NHSF news inside – conference registrations, call for poster abstracts, HSDS User Needs survey, and a new blog post. Plus, all the latest heritage science news from our members and the wider sector.

24.04.2025

NHSF Blog: RICHeS Regional Workshops 2025

This month at NHSF, we’re highlighting innovation in heritage science research. In this guest blog, Sophie Campbell, Impact and Engagement Manager at RICHeS, shares insights from the first RICHeS regional workshop of 2025.

23.04.2025

NHSF Conference Registration Now OPEN!

We are pleased to announce that bookings are now open for our first conference, to be held on Thursday 10 July 2025, at University College London. Join us to explore the role of heritage science research and innovation in addressing global challenges.

22.04.2025

HSDS User Needs Survey

This week, the National Heritage Science Forum are launching a new survey to investigate user needs to inform development of the Heritage Science Data Service. If you create or use heritage science data as an employee, volunteer or student, you are encouraged to complete this survey. Your feedback will help shape and build the HSDS.

28.03.2025

NHSF Newsletter – March 2025

Includes a quick round-up from British Science Week, info about the call for posters for the upcoming NHSF Conference, the latest from the Heritage Science Data Service project & much more.

27.03.2025

NHSF Conference – Call for Posters

Our first annual conference on 10th July 2025 includes a wide-ranging poster session. Find out how to submit an abstract here.

13.03.2025

NHSF Blog: British Science Week 2025 – Change & Adapt

‘Change & Adapt’ – it’s the theme of this year’s British Science Week (7-16 March 2025) and it’s a key concern for the heritage science community. We explore further in this new NHSF blog post.

27.02.2025

Save the Date – NHSF Conference | Trends in Heritage Science

We are pleased to announce our first conference, to be held on Thursday 10 July 2025, at University College London! Join us to decide how heritage science can respond to global challenges and explore new and innovative research questions.

26.02.2025

NHSF Newsletter – February 2025

Find out about the NHSF's first ever conference, hear the latest update from the NHSF Member Council, and check out our new blog post for National Apprenticeship Week in the UK and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Also find all the latest heritage science news.

24.02.2025

HSDS User Needs ‘Design Sprints’

The NHSF is coordinating user needs research to support the development of the Heritage Science Data Service and the next step in the process is to hold two sets of 'design sprints' in February and March looking at audiences, user personas and user journeys.

11.02.2025

NHSF Blog: What is it like to be a Conservation Science Intern at the British Library?

We are excited to bring you this blog post from Giulia Cardin. She has been working as a Conservation Science Intern at the British Library (NHSF member) since April 2024 and shares her experience here.

05.02.2025

Announcing Our User Needs Consultants

We are pleased to announce that Dr Amanda Forster MCIfA and Dr Sam Paul MCIfA will deliver a programme of user needs research, consultation and analysis to inform development of a new Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS), on behalf of NHSF.

30.01.2025

NHSF Newsletter – January 2025

To start off 2025, we have the summary from our Strategic Framework delivery workshop and AGM, and an introduction to our new User Needs Consultants who will be delivering a programme of user needs research, consultation and analysis to inform development of a new Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS). You can also find all the latest news from our members and the wider heritage science community.

22.01.2025

NHSF’s 12th Annual General Meeting

The 12th Annual General Meeting of the National Heritage Science Forum took place on 22 January 2025. The Chair, Prof Chris Gaffney, provided a report on the Forum’s activities and impact for the year ending 31 March 2024, with reference to the Trustees’ Annual Report.

09.01.2025

New NHSF Blog Series: Climate Change and Cultural Heritage

Have a look at our new series of three blog posts all about cultural heritage and climate change. Hear from experts at the National Trust, Historic England and the University of Oxford.

31.12.2024

Thank You from the Chair of the NHSF

A thank you message from the Chair of the National Heritage Science Forum, Professor Chris Gaffney. "It's been nearly a year since I was appointed as Chair of the NHSF Bard of Trustees. I'd like to thank members for their hard work over the last year to further the aims of the Forum..."

18.12.2024

NHSF Newsletter – December 2024

Our final newsletter for 2024! Read a thank you message from the Chair of the NHSF, Professor Chris Gaffney. You can also find out how to register for our upcoming strategic framework delivery plan workshop and AGM, and see the latest blog posts in our series about cultural heritage and climate change.

17.12.2024

Workshop: Co-Creating a Delivery Plan

We would like to invite you to co-create the delivery plan for the new strategic framework with us. We will be using facilitated discussion at roundtables and breakouts throughout the day to capture your thoughts, so come prepared to engage!

29.11.2024

NHSF Newsletter – November 2024

We announce the launch of our new Strategic Framework and the upcoming workshop to co-create a delivery plan for the framework. You can also find out about our new series of blog posts on cultural heritage and climate change.

14.11.2024

New Strategic Framework Launched for 2024-27

Public value, research and community are at the heart of the refreshed Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK which was launched today, 14th November 2024.

30.10.2024

Invitation to Tender - User Needs Consultant

We're looking for an experienced user needs consultant for a three-year research project to inform the development of a new Heritage Science Data Service.

30.10.2024

NHSF Newsletter – October 2024

Find out how you can come along to our Strategic Framework launch event, hear about the NHSF's upcoming work with the Heritage Science Data Service, and learn how you can join our Board of Trustees.

28.10.2024

Register now! Strategic Framework launch

Join us online on the 14th November, 10.00-11.00 to find out more about the updated Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK and opportunities to contribute to its delivery.

18.10.2024

Join our Board of Trustees

The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) is looking for three trustees (including an Honorary Secretary) to join its Board at a pivotal time for heritage science in the UK.

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