29.01.2016

NHSF writes to Minister of State for Universities and Science

In December 2015 NHSF wrote to Jo Johnson MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science to highlight the benefits of capital investment in heritage science infrastructure, to build on investment to date and reinforce the UK's position as the global pace setter for heritage science.

22.12.2015

Model predicts ‘shelf life’ for library and archival collections

Heritage scientists at UCL have developed demographic models of decay and loss to predict when a large library or archival collection might age beyond repair.

21.12.2015

NHSF Annual Report, 2013-15

The Trustees' Annual Report for 2013-15 summarises NHSF's achievements in its first 18 months as it established as an organisation focussed on encouraging collaboration in the heritage science community and leading the delivery of the National Heritage Science Strategy.

18.12.2015

NHSF Members & Friends event, 2015

On 16 December, Alastair McCapra, NHSF's newly appointed Chairman delivered a keynote speech on the topic 'Cash for Data?' to 50 of NHSF's members and friends at University College London.

26.11.2015

NHSF responds to Spending Review 2015

NHSF has issued a press release following yesterday's Autumn Statement and Spending Review announcement.

16.11.2015

Notice of AGM

Notice is hereby given that the 3rd Annual General Meeting of the National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) will be held on 16 December 2015 at at 16.30 in the South Wing G12 Council Room, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.

05.11.2015

NHSF appoints new Chair of Board of Trustees

The National Heritage Science Forum has appointed Alastair McCapra as Chair of its Board of Trustees, to succeed current Co-Chairs Nancy Bell and Professor May Cassar at the AGM on 16 December 2015.

17.07.2015

House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into the Science Budget

The new Science and Technology Committee has launched an inquiry into the Science Budget ahead of the autumn Spending Review.

16.07.2015

SEAHA 1st International Conference on Heritage Science Research, July 14-15 2015

On July 14, 2015, nearly 180 delegates came together at the University College London for two days of presentations, posters and discussions on heritage science research, innovation and best practice in the interpretation, conservation, management and digitisation of cultural heritage.

13.07.2015

ICCROM holds think-tank meeting focused on evaluating the outcomes of heritage science

As a follow-up to the 2013 ICCROM Forum on Conservation Science, ICCROM held a think-tank meeting in July 2015 which gathered together participants from heritage science, social sciences and cultural heritage statistics.

01.05.2015

NHSF review of achievements 2014-2015

As NHSF embarks on its second full membership years since establishing as a charity at the end of 2013, this review highlights its activities during 2014-2015 under three areas of...

18.03.2015

NHSF blog launched

We're pleased to announce that the NHSF blog Heritage Science. Fact not Fiction is now live.

03.12.2014

NHSF responds to Autumn Statement

NHSF welcomes the government's investment in the UK's science base announced in yesterday's Autumn Statement, in particular the £3 billion announced for investment in existing research facilities and the intention to launch a process of international peer review on further proposals received in response to the BIS consultation earlier in the year.

13.11.2014

NHSF celebrates successful first year

Members and friends of the National Heritage Science Forum celebrated a successful first year at an event held at the British Museum World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre on 11 November 2014.

14.10.2014

DCMS announces new model for English Heritage following consultation

NHSF welcomes the announcement today of the creation of Historic England.

21.03.2014

National Heritage Science Forum responds to Budget

The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) welcomes the recognition of cultural heritage in the Chancellor's Financial Statement on Wednesday 19th March, but calls for greater breadth in the range of charities and cultural heritage organisations able to benefit from the enhanced support.

15.01.2014

Leading UK institutions: new ‘culture’ and revised approach to funding required for more effective collaborative research

A working culture and longer-term approach to funding that reflects the changing landscape of heritage science is essential for delivering impactful research, a team representing several of the UK's foremost cultural and academic institutions has found.

25.11.2013

Forum calls for police to work with heritage scientists to safeguard artworks against theft

The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) is calling on police to work closely with heritage scientists to develop techniques and tools to deter thieves targeting cultural objects.

18.11.2013

AICCM Conference 2013: Contexts for Conservation

Keynote presentation from Sarah Staniforth, Museums and Collections Director, National Trust available on YouTube

31.10.2013

Sustaining the Impact of UK Science and Heritage Research – conference, 29-30 October 2013

Marking the culmination of an £8 million programme of investment by AHRC and the EPSRC, this two day conference captured five years of intense research activity within the context of the wider political, social and economic dimension.

30.06.2013

Forum launches at the House of Lords

On Monday 24th June, the Forum held its first AGM and launch event at the House of Lords hosted by The Baroness Sharp of Guildford.