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.

02.10.2024

The RICHeS Programme Officially Launches

The UKRI and AHRC-funded Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has officially launched with the announcement of 31 projects.

26.09.2024

NHSF Newsletter – September 2024

Find out how you can join the NHSF and announcing the three core strands of the refreshed Strategic Framework for Heritage Science, 2024-27.

28.08.2024

NHSF Newsletter – August 2024

Summing up our Strategic Framework Consultation Events and keeping you up to date on the UK node of the European Infrastructure for Heritage Science (ERIHS-UK).

21.08.2024

E-RIHS UK webinars

E-RIHS UK is the UK node of the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science. Catch up on the introductory webinar of August 2024 here.

31.07.2024

NHSF Newsletter – July 2024

Read about how the NHSF is preparing for the upcoming launch of RICHeS and the refreshed Strategic Framework for Heritage Science, 2024-27 – and see all the latest news from our members and the heritage science sector.

31.07.2024

Strategic Framework Consultation Event

An opportunity to hear about the refreshed Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK & give us your feedback.

10.07.2024

NHSF Newsletter – June 2024

Find out how you can help us develop the next Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK, 2024-27 & find lots of updates from the heritage science sector.

31.05.2024

NHSF Newsletter – May 2024

In the May newsletter, we share how the NHSF has been contributing to the RICHeS project and our new priorities for 2024-25. You can also see the latest member news and updates from the heritage science sector.

16.05.2024

Our 2024-25 Priorities

In May 2024, the Board of Trustees agreed on the NHSF's priorities for 2024-25. Click here to read more about our plans for the next year.

30.04.2024

NHSF Newsletter – April 2024

Find out how the NHSF has been contributing to important work on heritage and climate change, find the new UKRI RICHeS web page & see other updates from the heritage science sector.

22.04.2024

NHSF Activity in April

Read about the latest Member Council meeting, what our Working Groups have been up to, and our contributions to the Historic Environment Forum and AHRC.