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- Making Heritage Science Data FAIR and Impactful - free seminar, 11 February, London - BOOK NOW!
- UCM and NHSF workshop – ‘What can heritage science do for you?’ 12 March, London
- Strategic Framework for heritage science - update on who's doing what
- Culture24's report on connecting digital technology with social purpose in art and heritage
- Arts Council England helping sector to prepare for Brexit
- Frederick Bearman Research Grant
- BBC Children in Need and Wellcome’s Curiosity Grant Scheme
- The Heritage Alliance Travel Grant Scheme is now open
- The 2019 L’Oreal-UNESCO UK and Ireland for Women in Science Fellowships
- Call for papers - 25th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists
- Call for Papers - SEAHA Conference on Heritage Science
- Postdoctoral Associate Position at Yale
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1. Making Heritage Science Data FAIR and Impactful, FREE seminar
11 February 2019, 10.30-18.30, UCL Here East Stratford Campus, London E20 3BS
This free one-day seminar is jointly organised by the National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF), European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science, UK hub (E-RIHS.uk) and Icon Heritage Science Group.
All those engaged in Heritage Science collect a wide range of different types of data on cultural heritage, about objects, buildings and landscapes, and the people who value and use them - with particular focus on understanding change over time and informing future management. This data is increasingly 'born digital' and is being used to support 'big data' projects for the benefit of the historic environment.
This seminar will explore how the FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) can be applied to heritage data, and will debate the infrastructure required to maximise the public value and impact of the data created as part of heritage science practice.
It will seek answers to four questions:
- What is heritage science data?
- How do we go about collecting, managing and storing the data we collect so that it can be used by others, both now and in the future?
- How and why should we disseminate heritage science data?
- What is the role of heritage science data in making the economic case for cultural heritage?
The day will include a range of invited speakers, panel discussion, poster session and a tour of the new Heritage Imaging Lab.
The seminar builds on work by all three of the organising institutions to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with managing and re-using heritage science data. We hope that you can join us to learn from the work of others, share your experience and contribute to a conversation about community needs in this area.
Further programme information and bookings on the Eventbrite page.
This is a free event but places are limited so please be sure you can attend at the time of registering.
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2. UCM and NHSF workshop – ‘What can heritage science do for you?’
There are still a limited number of free spaces for employees of NHSF member organisations to attend our ‘What Can Heritage Science Do For You?’ workshop, held in partnership with the University of Cambridge Museums.
It will take place on Tuesday 12 March at the British Library and will explore the benefits of heritage science research in the context of collections-based research and outreach activities. Participants will learn about a range of analytical methods which can be used to learn more about the materials composition, history, original context and current conservation and storage needs of archaeological, archival and museum objects. During the workshop, real case studies of heritage science research applied to a range of objects will be presented and discussed. Participants will be asked to contribute their experience of, or aspirations for, collaboration with heritage science researchers. The workshop is suitable for conservators, curators, early career scientists, collections managers, archivists and librarians working in museums, archives, libraries and historic houses.
Further information and booking can be found here.
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3. Strategic Framework for heritage science - update on who's doing what
Following December's launch of the new strategic framework for heritage science in the UK, we asked you to share with us examples of work that you have been doing, or work that you know of, that helps to achieve the outcomes described in framework.
We've set up an online tool to do this - the equivalent of electronic 'post-its' - and we'd like to get as much input to this over the next couple of months so that we can start to identify the gaps and then which organisations are well-placed to address the gaps.
The Framework has three strands (each with a number of associated outcome areas). Here we list some of contributions made so far to the outcomes for each strand.
Excellent research:
Outcome - An environment that supports interdisciplinary research
Example: Collaborative research resulting in sector guidance on BIM for Heritage by Historic England.
A skilled and diverse heritage science community:
Outcome - Increased engagement with heritage science at school age.
Example - Research commissioned by Historic England into how heritage science could be used to support the teaching of science provides information on opportunities for increased engagement - Heritage Science Resources for the National Curriculum in England
Outcome - Technical skills and knowledge to address present needs and future requirements of heritage
Example - See the work of Historic England’s Geospatial Imaging Team
Outcome - A range of accessible apprenticeships and postgraduate opportunities
Example: the Historic Environment Trailblazer group is working on the development of Historic Environment Apprenticeship Standards.
Demonstrable social and economic impact:
Outcome - Strategic relationships between business and research organisations.
Example: Geospatial Commission partnership with Innovate UK to run £1.5 mill government competition where organisations can apply for a share of the money to fund projects which use data linked to location.
Outcome - Better discoverability of research and data to enable re-purposing
Example - Historic England’s Sketchfab is helping the discoverability of research and data to enable re-purposing.
Thank you for those who shared examples with us and please continue to add to our three padlets over the coming months: 1) Excellent research, 2) A skilled and diverse heritage science community and 3) Demonstrable social and economic impact
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4. Culture24's report on connecting digital technology with social purpose in art and heritage
Culture24's latest report, ‘Let’s Get Real 6: Understanding the social purpose of digital technology for arts and heritage organisations’, documents the findings of their recent collaborative research project that aimed to better understand the social purpose of digital technology for arts and heritage organisations. The report demonstrates that an organisation does not need to start new projects to connect digital and social purposes,but instead should look at its existing digital work and explore how it can support social values that matter most to people.
The issues raised in the report will be explored further at Culture24’s Let’s Get Real Conference on 30 January at the Wellcome Collection, where sessions will combine strategic ideas with practical recommendations to think in new ways about connecting digital work and social purpose. Tickets can be purchased here.
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5. Arts Council England helping sector to prepare for Brexit
Arts Council England have assured their stakeholders that they are doing all they can to help the sector prepare for leaving the European Union. They will shortly publish guidance notes for artists and organisations in England to help them minimise disruption to their plans.
In the past two years, ACE have worked to determine the impact of leaving the EU on the sector and have conducted two surveys (Impact of Brexit on the arts and culture sector: 2018 & The arts and culture sector and exit from the European Union) and published a report on ‘Assessing the European Union’s contribution to the arts, museums & creative industries in England’.
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6. Frederick Bearman Research Grant
Applications are now open for the Institute of Conservation (Icon) Book and Paper Group’s 2019 Frederick Bearman Research Grant. The annual grant is awarded in memory of Frederick Bearman, a distinguished conservator, educator and administrator in the field of rare books and archives.
The £1000 bursary will support research into any aspect of the conservation of books, paper and related materials. ICON members can apply as individuals or in groups and applications are welcomed from individuals at all stages of their careers.
The recipient will be expected to present their research as the keynote speaker(s) at the Frederick Bearman Memorial Lecture in December 2019. Applications close on the 9th of February. More details on how to apply are available here.
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7. BBC Children in Need and Wellcome’s Curiosity Grant Scheme
Together, BBC Children in Need and Wellcome, are awarding grants for new science projects that will make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK by introducing them to how exciting and engaging science activities can be.
There are two levels of awards available to apply for:
- Small grants – up to £10,000 a year for up to three years
- Large grants – up to £40,000 a year for up to three years
There will be events held across the country where interested parties can find out more information about the scheme. You can find out about these events and how to apply here.
Applications must be received by 12 April 2019.
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8. The Heritage Alliance Travel Grant Scheme is now open
The Heritage Alliance, with support from the British Council, are offering travel grants to support UK heritage professionals in developing international partnerships and projects that are mutually beneficial.
Grants of up to £700 are available to support visits within Europe and £1,500 is available for visits beyond Europe. Priority will be given to small and medium heritage organisations, for those wishing to visit countries on the Overseas Development Aid list, and those who are new to international working.
Applications must be received by 1 November 2019. Further details available here.
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9. The 2019 L’Oreal-UNESCO UK and Ireland for Women in Science Fellowships
Awards of up to £15,000 are available to support five exceptional scientists to advance their careers in STEM. Five L’Oreal-UNESCO UK and Ireland for Women in Science Fellowships will be available this year.
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science partnership was founded in 1998 to recognize and promote women in science.
Interested parties can apply here. Applications close on 1 February 2019.
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10. Call for papers- 25th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists
There is a call out for papers for the "De-colonisation at EAA 25 years on: the social-economic contribution of cultural heritage conservation" session at the 25th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) in Bern, Switzerland, 4-7 September 2019.
EAA also welcome proposals for sessions that ‘reflect on the socio-political dimensions of archaeological knowledge and heritage, in order to facilitate the realignment of accepted practice with current and future requirements’.
Abstracts must be received by 14 February 2019. More information on the conference and how to submit abstracts can be accessed here.
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11. Call for Papers - SEAHA Conference on Heritage Science
The next SEAHA Conference on Heritage Science will be held in the University of Oxford’s School of Geography and the Environment between 1st-3rd April, 2019.
This year’s theme is ‘Bridging the Gap’ through which the conference aims to explore the transition of research into policy and practice; closing the gap between the academia and practitioner in the heritage sector.
In addition to podium and poster presentations, this event will feature four thematic workshop sessions based on
- built heritage management
- imaging and non-contact technology
- artificial intelligence
- the heritage of landscapes
each providing SEAHA working groups a platform to showcase their research through practical demonstrations and focused discussion.
Submissions are invited that are accessible to a cross disciplinary audience and written from a fresh perspective. Submissions may fall into the following broad categories; however, we are also open to other innovative or alternative ideas:
- Pioneering heritage science
- Embracing new technology
- Stakeholder communication and engagement
- Monitoring and conservation management
Abstract submissions of no more than 400 words for both poster presentations and podium talks can be made here - deadline 31 January 2019.
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12. Postdoctoral Associate Position at Yale
The Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (PICH) at Yale University are looking for a postdoctoral associate to investigate ‘the refinement and application of a portable ultraviolet (UV) laser ablation micro-sampling tool for elemental and isotopic studies of glass and ceramic objects’.
The position is full-time for 12 months, though there is potential for renewal of the contract. The starting date is negotiable, but before July 2019 is preferred.
Deadline to apply is 3 March 2019. More information about the position is available here.
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