@DavidHowell_now
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I’m at Painshill @Painshill and it’s beautiful
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Wolfson College DPhil Student Awarded Jane Willis Kirkaldy Senior Prize - Wolfson College

Ellen Hausner, a first-year DPhil student in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, has been announced as one of the joint winners of the Jane Willis Kirkaldy Senior Prize. The annual...

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Our member, @westdeancollege is running another ‘Identification of Plastic Materials’ course from 14-15 May 2024. Learn about the historical development of plastics, where they commonly occur in collections, and their varying instabilities. Register: westdean.ac.uk/short-courses…

Short Courses | West Dean

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Don’t let the weather put you off. @Painshill was serene and wonderful this morning 😀
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✍️CFP: From one world to another: the (questionable) materiality of nineteenth-century color terminologies (CIHA, Lyon 23-27 June '24) ⏰Deadline: 15th September ℹ️ More details and full call here: chromotope.eu/news/call-for-…
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What do you think about the Towards a National Collection (#TaNC) programme? 🔥 Survey results will influence future support in the #Galleries #Libraries #Archives #Museums and #heritage (GLAMs) sectors 🔗 ow.ly/J8ni50OXbP9 📣Please promote this important opportunity!
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VACANCY - Interested in pigment analysis and/or fine art conservation? Our Conservation team is looking for a postdoctoral research assistant, funded by @LeverhulmeTrust, to work on our 'Ruskin's painting materials' project. Apply by Wed 21 Jun my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit…
Colourful watercolour drawing of a kingfisher by John Ruskin, made in 1871.

ALT Colourful watercolour drawing of a kingfisher by John Ruskin, made in 1871.

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Lovely walk with Bella this morning along a freshly mown path along the river at @Painshill if this is a new addition it is very appreciated by this very satisfied member – at West Molesey, South East
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The cycling habit most hated by drivers spectator.co.uk/article/the-… via @spectator – at South East, England

The cycling habit most hated by drivers

Sunday mornings in the Hampshire countryside remind me of a medieval pageant. While marketeers open their stalls and labradors bark, you see hundreds of jousters in gaudy livery steering their...

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UK university staff make breakthrough in strike dispute with employers theguardian.com/education/20… – at West Molesey, South East

UK university staff make breakthrough in strike dispute with employers

Unions and UCEA declare agreement ‘on terms of reference for detailed negotiations’ on pay and conditions

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RETWEET if you want Richard Sharp, BBC Chairman, to resign. #ResignRichardSharp
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One week to go 'til Open Day! ⚡ ⁠ Meet tutors, chat to students, explore our facilities, tour the campus, and have all your questions answered. Register your place: buff.ly/2pUz0Wb 📸 Chris Ison #UniOpenDay #studyinuk
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Thérèse Coffey says those struggling to afford food should just work more hours and find higher income jobs. She claimed £10,718.23 for accommodation costs from the British taxpayer. RETWEET if she should leave as MP and get another job.
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Great short course of importance and interest to anyone involved in the care and curation of collections containing plastic materials westdean.org.uk/study/short-…
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💙👍 – at West Molesey, South East
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If you think the government should be treating the situation in the NHS as a national crisis, please retweet this. Let’s send ministers a message 💙
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Material Characterisation of William Burges’ Great Bookcase within the Disruption of a Global...

This contribution presents the results of a technical investigation on the pigments of William Burges’ Great Bookcase (1859–62), preserved at the Ashmolean Museum. It is the first thorough material...

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Just had 2 bikes serviced @Moores_Cycles and I can’t recommend them enough. Friendly professional service, fast turnaround and excellent pricing. I’ll certainly never use anyone else to service or sell me bikes or equipment. Has restored my faith in cycle shops 😀 – at West Molesey, South East
I hadn’t heard! Best of luck with everything and hope our paths cross again sometime. The BL benefitted so much from your research and public engagement with science – at West Molesey, South East
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