Workshops
Choose from one of our three different workshops when you register to attend the conference.
The three conference workshops take place in parallel during the afternoon between 14:00-15:30.
RICHeS: Empowering Conservation and Heritage Science through a Distributed Research Infrastructure
This interactive workshop will provide updates on the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) and explore its transformative impact on the conservation and heritage science community. Through case studies and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into how RICHeS is shaping the future of conservation and heritage science across the UK.
The session will highlight RICHeS' role in expanding access to innovative facilities, equipment, collections, expertise and digital resources. An interactive segment will showcase case studies from the 31 Tranche 1 RICHeS-funded projects, demonstrating real-world applications of RICHeS support within the conservation and heritage science sector. This includes an introduction to the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS), RICHeS' digital repository, which aims to enhance data accessibility and the use of heritage science data across the sesctor.
Attendees will also learn how to engage with the programme, leverage cutting-edge infrastructure and collaborate with RICHeS-supported projects to advance their conservation and research initiatives.
Members of the RICHeS team will be available for follow-up discussions and networking.
Speed Mentoring for Emerging Professionals
Led by the Icon Heritage Science Group
This interactive session offers emerging professionals the chance to connect with experienced and recognised professionals in the heritage science field. Through one-to-one short sessions (10 minutes) with experts from the UK and with international experience, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue designed to provide guidance, support and insight for their individual career development.
Organised as a series of timed rounds, each mentee may by randomly assigned up to three one-to-one conversations (subject to availability) with mentors with different areas of expertise within the cultural heritage sector, ranging from museum practice to academic research. At the end of your sessions, you will meet the other mentees or ask questions to the organisers from Icon and NHSF.
This initiative offers a rare opportunity for early-career researchers and professionals to obtain tailored advice, pose targeted questions and explore strategies for overcoming the complexities of this competitive field. Topics may include identifying suitable career pathways, navigating institutional frameworks, tackling grant applications and setting realistic milestones for sustained professional growth.
The session exemplifies the joint commitment of NHSF and Icon Heritage Science Group to fostering meaningful engagement, knowledge exchange and capacity building within the heritage-science community.
Lifecycle Assessment to Measure the Impact of Heritage Science
Prof Matija Strlic, Professor of Analytical Chemistry, University of Ljubljana