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ICON Heritage Science Group is for professionals/students/supporters interested in science benefitting cultural heritage conservation/management/interpretation.

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You can now register for the @Conservators_UK event ‘How conservation can benefit from heritage science infrastructure.’ 16 October 2024, London More info: icon.org.uk/events/icon24-he… #riches #icon24 #conservation

Icon24 Heritage Science Group - How conservation can benefit from Heritage Science Infrastructure

This Icon Heritage Science Group event will highlight opportunities for conservation professionals to use UKRI-funded heritage science facilities to inform their work.

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I'm very excited to be giving a talk for the ICON Modern Materials Group in a few weeks! I'll be discussing recent research on the degradation of plastic museum objects. icon.org.uk/events/complex-u… @IconMMN @UCL_ISH @lomecreu @ucqbbem @Conservators_UK @TheBartlettUCL @makearne

Modern Materials Group: COMPLEX - Understanding, modelling and predicting degradation of plastics...

The talk will focus on the COMPLEX project, using mathematical modelling to predict plastics decay.

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Really pleased to be at @ICONSci event on how #conservation can benefit from #HeritageScience infrastructure. Looking forward to the examples from @UkNatArchives @Tate @NHM_London and @AshmoleanMuseum
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Today at @UCL_ISH we are highlighting examples of conservation projects which have used heritage science facilities and expertise to inform and enhance their work. #capco #ahrc #riches
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Fabiana Portoni and Anna Fenlon highlighted crucial research they are doing at @NHM_London in understanding what happens to collection during freeze treatment for Integrated Pest Management. They are determining the effect of low temperature on unregistered specimens using ESEM
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Finally, Victoria Kemp @AshmoleanMuseum is providing an overview on the @LeverhulmeTrust project on Ruskin’s materials started in 2022 by @TeaGhigo, and how this opened up new research projects, including on Hunt’s artworks, possible thanks to equipment obtained through CapCo.
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This year’s lecture from @ICONSci is all about sustainability in conservation. Sign up to hear Piero Baglioni speak about his current project, @ProjectGreenart. The @ICONSci AGM will also take place beforehand. 📅: 24 Oct 2024, 5:45-7pm 📍: @UCL & online icon.org.uk/events/heritage-…
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The science that underpins conservation & heritage in the UK is receiving a significant boost through the AHRC RICHeS programme. Find out more on how we're transforming the nation's capabilities by bringing science to the forefront of arts and humanities: orlo.uk/arL4y
Screenshot of the RICHeS news item with a quote from AHRC Executive Chair, Professor Christopher Smith: Heading: Unleashing new understanding about our cultural heritage 'The UK has a rich and unparalleled cultural heritage and is a global leader in the science of heritage conservation. By investing in heritage science, we are not only unleashing new understanding about our cultural assets but boosting a world-leading heritage economy that will benefit us all. Using the latest technology and scientific equipment, this programme will support access to heritage collections, grow the UK’s heritage economy and drive technological innovation in areas such as material science. Placing this work in Daresbury increases the chance of the spillover effects we have already demonstrated.'

ALT Screenshot of the RICHeS news item with a quote from AHRC Executive Chair, Professor Christopher Smith: Heading: Unleashing new understanding about our cultural heritage 'The UK has a rich and unparalleled cultural heritage and is a global leader in the science of heritage conservation. By investing in heritage science, we are not only unleashing new understanding about our cultural assets but boosting a world-leading heritage economy that will benefit us all. Using the latest technology and scientific equipment, this programme will support access to heritage collections, grow the UK’s heritage economy and drive technological innovation in areas such as material science. Placing this work in Daresbury increases the chance of the spillover effects we have already demonstrated.'

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We are looking forward to welcoming group members to our AGM online and in-person at @ucl on October 24th. After the AGM, we will be hosting an evening lecture by Professor Piero Baglioni who will provide an update on his recent research on #sustainability in #conservation.
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To book the AGM: icon.org.uk/events/heritage-…

Heritage Science Group AGM

You are welcome to join our AGM! Heritage science updates, next steps for the community, and more.

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To book the annual lecture: icon.org.uk/events/heritage-…
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We are delighted to offer a 1-day workshop on Oddy and Air Exchange Testing held at @V_and_A on Thursday 31st October. David Thickett, Senior Conservation Scientist with @EnglishHeritage will lead the sessions. icon.org.uk/events/heritage-…

Heritage Science Group: Oddy and Air Exchange Testing with David Thickett

Please join us at The Victoria & Albert Museum for a one-day in person course on Oddy and Air Exchange Testing!

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Congratulations to Icon member Dr. Bronwyn Ormsby on receiving the prestigious 2024 @MedalPlowden for Conservation!  👉 Read more: icon.org.uk/resource/icon-me… #conservation #conservationscience #heritage #heritagescience

Icon member Dr Bronwyn Ormsby wins prestigious Plowden Medal for Conservation

The award was presented at the Royal Warrant Holders Association offices, London on 25 September

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With new equipment and facilities, we plan to expand access across the archive and library landscape in the UK and abroad. We will also promote challenge-led research for book, paper, parchment, photograph and textile conservation - transferable to collections beyond our own.
A composite banner image of three images showing various scientific techniques to investigate and understand the materiality of the collections at The National Archives. Two of the images show large scientific looking machines treating historic documents.

ALT A composite banner image of three images showing various scientific techniques to investigate and understand the materiality of the collections at The National Archives. Two of the images show large scientific looking machines treating historic documents.

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The British Library is looking for a Conservation Scientist to join the Conservation team (full-time, permanent). Apply by 27 October 2024 For more information, please check the job description: ce0752li.webitrent.com/ce075… #heritagescience #nhsf #conservationscience
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Anna Fenlon and Fabiana Portoni, conservators @NHM_London, will discuss their project on the effects of low temperature treatments and the analyses carried out to detect potential physical change
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Victoria Kemp, Leverhulme research assistant, will focus on the conservation of a Roman fresco and the scientific analysis carried out to prepare the large item for exhibition @AshmoleanMuseum
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