17.02.2021

Networking and support for heritage science students and ECRs

As part of British Science Week, we are hosting a meeting on Friday 5 March (17:30-19:00) for heritage science students and early career researchers to discuss their career development and networking needs.

03.02.2021

January 2021 Newsletter is out!

Our January newsletter includes the latest news from NHSF, including greetings from our latest member- West Dean College. We also have an update following our successful Members' Meeting in December on the theme of 'Societal challenges for heritage science research'.

18.01.2021

AHRC Infrastructure Policy & Engagement Fellowships

AHRC is advertising three Infrastructure Policy & Engagement Fellowships to conduct collaborative research and scoping activities to inform the possible creation of an integrated national Heritage Science and Conservation Research infrastructure - closing date 19th February.

23.12.2020

December 2020 newsletter is out!

Our December newsletter contains the latest news from NHSF, including a recap of our Members' Meeting on 'Societal Challenges for heritage science research'. We also summarise the upcoming funding calls, events and awards in heritage science, as well as job opportunities and internships in the sector.

02.12.2020

December member meeting: Societal challenges for heritage science research

Our December member meeting will focus on how heritage science research relates to five proposed societal grand challenges. Members can join us for our online event on Thursday 10 December, 10:00-12:30.

02.12.2020

November 2020 newsletter is out!

In our latest newsletter, you will find a round up of the fantastic work that our members have been doing over the past month, as well as the latest policy news, upcoming events and new funding calls. We have also included a summary of what our working groups have been doing over the past month and provided updates from our trustee meeting and AGM.

11.11.2020

AHRC Infrastructure- Virtual Town Hall Events

AHRC's Infrastructure team would like to invite colleagues in ROs and IROs, including university collections, and the wider GLAM sector to attend one of two virtual town hall events: Wednesday 25 November 2020 - 1330-1500 Thursday 3 December 2020 - 1330-1500. 

04.11.2020

October 2020 newsletter is out!

Our latest newsletter contains an update on our October trustee meeting and notice of our forthcoming 2020 AGM. We also give further updates on our policy work, our collection of case studies relating to heritage science in schools and what we have planned over the next month.

26.10.2020

UCL Sustainable Heritage Bidecennial Conference 2021

The Bidecennial Conference will be held in the week commencing 22 March 2021 to mark 20 years of the UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage. The event will be organised in a hybrid format consisting of online sessions, workshops and roundtable discussions, and will be open to researchers and practitioners, industry and policy professionals.

19.10.2020

Notice of 2020 AGM

Members can register to attend the 2020 AGM which will be held on 18th November, 15:45- 16.00.

30.09.2020

September newsletter is out!

Our latest newsletter contains the latest NHSF news, including a summary of our written representation to HM Treasury in advance of this year’s Comprehensive Spending Review, as well as the latest news and resources from our members. It also includes news on the Heritage Alliance's new wellbeing report, the AHRC Capability for Collections Fund, and more heritage policy news and a summary of upcoming heritage science events.

28.09.2020

NHSF spending review submission

On 24th September NHSF submitted a written representation to HM Treasury in advance of this year’s Comprehensive Spending Review. Click through to read NHSF's submission.

02.09.2020

AHRC’s Capability for Collections Fund

Applications are now invited for AHRC's Capability for Collections Fund (CapCo). This new fund will support a series of 'targeted, capital investments to renew and upgrade research facilities within UK galleries, libraries, archives and museums, including university collections, focusing on conservation and heritage science facilities, digital capture equipment and specialist study spaces and reading rooms'. 

02.09.2020

August 2020 newsletter is out!

August's newsletter includes an update on what we have been doing over the past month, including hosting a webinar. We also share a new blog post about a Gold Open Access publication-'New evidence for the intentional use of calomel as a white pigment'- and tell of our plans over the next month, including advertising for a Treasurer and calling for guest blog contributors.

26.08.2020

July 2020 newsletter

July's newsletter includes an update on our July Member's Meeting and Trustee's Meeting, as well as lots of information on new heritage science related funding opportunities. You can also find out how cutting edge scientific techniques were used to discover how Thomas Cromwell sought to influence Henry VIII. Also includes lots of other sector and policy news.

05.08.2020

Q&A Event: Potential New Funding Opportunities for Research & Innovation Infrastructure in Arts and Humanities

The AHRC Infrastructure team is inviting colleagues in IROs, university collections, and the wider GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) sector to attend a virtual information and Q&A session on Monday 10 August from 2-4pm.

08.07.2020

NHSF Strategic Priorities 2021-21

The NHSF strategic priorities for the year ahead were decided at our Trustee Meeting on 6th July. Click through to find out what they are.

29.06.2020

June 2020 Newsletter is out!

In our latest newsletter, you will find an update from NHSF, including a welcome to our newest member, National Museums Scotland. There is also information on the latest policy news relating to COVID-19 and details about funding calls relating to heritage science, calls for papers and PhD and job opportunities. 

03.06.2020

May 2020 newsletter is out!

May 2020's newsletter contains information on the Forum's latest social media campaign to collect examples of how heritage science is being used during lockdown and also shares new heritage science resources and news on the latest funding and PhD opportunities.

31.05.2020

National Museums Scotland joins NHSF

We were pleased to welcome National Museums Scotland as a new member of the Forum. The views and input of colleagues from NMS will strengthen the Forum as members work together around the three themes of the Strategic Framework ‘excellent research’, ‘a skilled and diverse heritage science community’ and ‘demonstrable socio-economic impact’.

04.05.2020

April 2020 newsletter is out!

April 2020's newsletter contains information on the Forum's response to COVID-19, the latest heritage science online events, policy news, funding calls, and PhD opportunities. It also includes information about the launch of IPERION HS, a consortium of 24 partners from 23 countries that will contribute to establishing a pan-European research infrastructure on heritage science.

01.04.2020

March 2020 newsletter is out!

In our March newsletter, you will find the latest advice and guidance about COVID-19 relating to Heritage Science, including the response from NHSF. You'll also find NHSF's response to the 2020 budget and lots more policy news. There is also a link to all our blog posts published during British Science Week 2020 which we hope will offer a welcome distraction whilst you're social distancing. Also included is information about virtual events and funding opportunities.

09.03.2020

British Science Week 2020

The National Heritage Science Forum has been celebrating British Science Week 2020 with a series of blog posts highlighting the achievements of the heritage science community.

26.02.2020

February 2020 newsletter is out!

In our February newsletter you will find information about the next members' meeting, an update on'Grand Challenges' for heritage science research and get a look at our newly reorganised website. We also have plenty more information on sector news, heritage science funding opportunities and job opportunities.