29.06.2026

NHSF Newsletter - June 2026

In our June newsletter we share news about our latest blog, look forward to the next Member Council Meeting, and share our work on the Icon Labour Survey, as well as a round-up of heritage science news, funding, calls for papers, events and jobs.

29.06.2026

Take Part in the Heritage Science Workforce Survey

NHSF is proud to act as the technical steering group for a new labour survey by Icon, on behalf of RICHeS. This marks the first comprehensive, UK-wide overview of the heritage and conservation science workforce, and will help to understand, support and strengthen the heritage and conservation science community. Take the survey and help shape the future of UK heritage science today.

22.06.2026

NHSF Blog: Introducing the HSDS Small Grants Programme

Tune in this month for a deep dive into the Heritage Science Data Service Small Grants Programme! Hear from two of our member organisations on their successful projects in Round 1 – National Galleries of Scotland and Science Museum Group – and find out more about how you can apply for Round 2.

22.05.2026

NHSF newsletter - May 2026

In our May newsletter we share news about our latest blog and member council meeting as well as a round-up of heritage science news, funding, calls for papers, events and jobs.

20.05.2026

NHSF Blog: Building Connections – Heritage Science at CIfA2026

In this month’s blog post, Annie Lane shares reflections on the NHSF panel at the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists’ CIfA2026 conference.

06.05.2026

NHSF Launches HSDS User Needs Survey

The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) is undertaking a User Needs consultation on behalf of Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS), as part of the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme.  

28.04.2026

NHSF newsletter - April 2026

Our April newsletter is now out - featuring our second user needs survey to help develop the Heritage Science Data Service as well as news from our members, funding, events and jobs.

24.04.2026

Strategic Framework Task Groups

NHSF members help to deliver the Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK through four task groups focused on: Research priorities, Research translation, Workforce analysis, Measurement frameworks.

20.04.2026

NHSF Blog: What is Heritage Science? – Reflections on British Science Week 2026

In this month's blog, Annie Lane takes a look at the Discovering Heritage Science webinar series and reflects on its potential to introduce heritage science to a wider audience.

30.03.2026

NHSF Newsletter - March 2026

Tune in to this month's newsletter for HSDS updates, an exciting announcement on the CIfA conference, and plenty of upcoming heritage science events and opportunities from across the sector.

16.03.2026

NHSF Blog: Rethinking Hazards in Collections at the British Library

In this month's blog post, Dr Margaret-Ashley Veall reflects on how the team at the British Library has used heritage science to identify hazards in their collection and rethink how these objects could be safely displayed.

25.02.2026

NHSF Newsletter - February 2026

Find out about NHSF's session at the forthcoming CIfA conference, our HSDS focus groups for early career professionals, as well as news from members, funding opportunities, calls for papers and events.

24.02.2026

Heritage Science Data Service - early career focus group

Are you an early career heritage scientist, or a trainee or research student in a related discipline? We'd love to hear from you. NHSF is running two online focus group sessions to understand how emerging researchers and professionals in the UK would use the new Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS). Find out how to sign-up.

31.01.2026

NHSF Newsletter – January 2026

See the January 2026 newsletter for news on our 13th AGM and new trustees. Plus: announcements on the RICHeS Access Fund and a round-up of the latest events & job opportunities from our members.

07.01.2026

RICHeS Access Fund Catalyst Projects Awards Funding to Five Heritage Science Initiatives

On 5th January 2026, the RICHeS Access Fund Catalyst Projects announced funding for five brand new heritage science initiatives to drive research, transform approaches to accessibility, and unlock new forms of community engagement.

19.12.2025

NHSF Newsletter – December 2025

Our final sector round-up of 2025. From workshops and seminars to awards and funding news, this month's newsletter brings plenty of events and opportunities from our members to see you into the new year and beyond.

27.11.2025

NHSF Newsletter – November 2025

Find out about the NHSF's new blog post, heritage science news from 9 of our members, and see the latest updates on funding, calls for papers, events, and job opportunities.

27.11.2025

NHSF Blog: A Year of Collaboration

This new blog post marks the one year anniversary of the launch of the Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK. We hope you will be inspired to reflect on how your own work has addressed the opportunities and challenges presented in this Framework.

30.10.2025

NHSF Newsletter - October 2025

The October 2025 NHSF Newsletter includes info about how to apply to become an NHSF Trustee, our new blog post reflecting on 'One Year of RICHeS', and lots of heritage science news from our members and the wider sector.

23.10.2025

NHSF Blog: Reflections on One Year of RICHeS

In this new NHSF blog post, Professor Meggen Gondek shares some Reflections on One Year of the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS). Read on to see all the highlights from the year.

14.10.2025

Recruiting NHSF Trustees

We are looking for four trustees to join our Board at a pivotal time for heritage science in the UK. They will support our aims of increasing collaboration and knowledge exchange, and communicating the role of heritage science in creating better outcomes for society.

08.10.2025

Calling EOIs for the RICHeS Access Fund

The RICHeS Access Fund helps researchers, organisations and heritage professionals gain access to cutting-edge equipment, collections and expertise, including mobile units. Expressions of Interest are now open until 10 December 2025.

01.10.2025

HSDS Catalogues and Grants

October is a significant month for the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS), seeing the launch of the Data Catalogue, the Catalogue of Services, and the Small Grants Programme!

25.09.2025

NHSF Newsletter - September 2025

Our latest newsletter with updates from the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS), RICHeS, and a new way to contribute to the roll-out of the Strategic Framework for Heritage Science.