National Heritage Science Forum

buff.lyResearch Institute Administrator (Fixed Term)Ever wanted to work in an institution that is home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials? Spanning thousands of years of human thought and discovery,…

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📢 The University of Cambridge is hiring! @cam.ac.uk Here's the breakdown: 💡 Research Institute Administrator 💡 Cambridge University Library Research Institute 💡 Full-time FTC (1 year) with intention to extend subject to funding. 💡 £31,236-£35,608 ⏰ Deadline: 8 November 2026 More: buff.ly/xVNtB3K

buff.lyComing soon: Building AI Capability and Datasets FundWe’re excited to announce the Building AI Capability and Datasets Fund, a new HSDS cascading grants programme designed to unlock the potential of the UK’s heritage digital datasets for AI-enabled…

🔬 Heritage Science Data Service announces new AI grant The Building AI Capability and Datasets Fund is designed to unlock the potential of the UK’s heritage digital datasets for AI-enabled scientific research. Supported by @ukri.org EPSRC. Learn more: buff.ly/nTGbiLw @hsds-update.bsky.social

buff.lyGrants ProgrammeDo you have an idea for how AI could be applied to archaeology or heritage science data? If so, we want to hear from you.

Building AI Capability and Datasets Fund: ⭐ For projects costing up to £50,000, with 80% of eligible project costs funded. 📅 Applications open: 2 November 2026. ⏰ Closing date: 6 December 2026 More details: buff.ly/MeB1rMe

Want to learn more? HSDS is running a set of free applicant information webinars: 💡 9 November 2026 (11:00-12:00) 💡 17 November 2026 (14:00-15:00) Can't make it? A recording will be uploaded to the HSDS website after the last session. Learn more and register: buff.ly/nTGbiLw

buff.lyThis is Archaeology - Voices from the future of Archaeology: Early Career Showcase 2026With Early Careers Panel

⚡ This is Archaeology - Voices from the future of Archaeology: Early Career Showcase 2026 By @archaeologyuk.bsky.social with @cifarch.bsky.social 🔬 4 November 2026 (19:00 - 20:30) 🔬 Online 🔬 Free (registration required) buff.ly/GB6WhNT #DigitalArchaeology #Archaeobotany #HeritageScience

buff.lyCyfathrebu’r Hinsawdd | Communicating ClimateCommunicating Climate: Culture and Climate Cymru Network Session by Culture and Climate Cymru in partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru | Museum Wales.

🌱 How can Wales's cultural sector respond to the climate and nature emergencies? Culture and Climate Cymru are holding a Network Session in partnership with Museum Wales: 'Communicating Climate' National Museum Cardiff 26 November 2026 (10 - 16:30) Free (registration required) buff.ly/XrXY8BA

buff.lyTrustees | National Heritage Science ForumOur trustees are responsible for the strategic direction of the Forum, identifying opportunities for the development and growth of the Forum, ensuring that it complies with its governing document and…

In case you missed it: NHSF is looking for a Chair to help champion UK heritage science and guide the growth and development of the Forum from January 2027. ⭐ Voluntary role ⏰ Deadline: 16 November 2026 Find out more and apply: buff.ly/V7TJcnq

buff.lySociety for Church Archaeology Annual Conference and AGM 2026Join us as we celebrate the latest developments in church archaeology in the city of Chester

⛪ The Society for Church Archaeology annual conference and AGM Chester Cathedral 31 October 2026 Theme: 'Church Archaeology in 2026' The programme ranges from early medieval to the 21st century, including heritage science themes, such as dating, mapping and imaging techniques. buff.ly/h8CeZqX

buff.lyNeon Connections: Connecting Art, Fabrication, Conservation and ScienceJoin us as we continue to celebrate UCL200 through our event Neon Connections: Connecting Art, Fabrication, Conservation and Science.

TOMORROW: an illuminating day of talks on the art, production, conservation and science of neon! 💡 'Neon Connections: Connecting Art, Fabrication, Conservation and Science' 💡 UCL East 💡 21 October 2026 (14:30 - 19:30) 💡 Learn more: buff.ly/kdKWyjx @ucl.ac.uk

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Archaeology Data Service

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The MAIA COST Action are inviting participants to fill out a short survey exploring the availability, accessibility, documentation, licensing, and AI-readiness of digital archaeological collections. 🕔5-10 mins 👉 To fill out the survey visit: forms.gle/1fyFsdWodifsqE4V6

forms.gleMAIA Survey on Digital Collections & AI in ArchaeologyDear colleagues, The COST Action CA2314 MAIA - Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology (https://maiacost.eu/) is conducting this survey to better understand the availability, accessibility, do...

buff.lyNational Gallery Presents Paint Sample Data Work at ICOM-CC 2026Our partners at the National Gallery, London are in Oslo this week for the 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference (14–18 September 2026), presenting a poster on how they're documenting, sharing, and…

💫 HSDS Highlight! Learn about the National Gallery's conference poster at last month's ICOM-CC 2026 in Oslo, sharing insights into their ongoing work with the Heritage Science Data Service: buff.ly/iDeGcUm @hsds-update.bsky.social #HeritageScience

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Thinking of applying to the Second Call of the RICHeS Access Fund? Don't miss this opportunity to get to know the application process, eligibility criteria, and more! ⭐ 21 October 2026 (13:00-14:00) ⭐ Register for free: buff.ly/kryZcJw

buff.lyUnlocking Advanced Capabilities in Conservation and Heritage Science Call – RICHeSThe Unlocking Advanced Capabilities in Conservation and Heritage Science call is the next phase of the RICHeS programme, building on the establishment of national infrastructure through Tranche 1.

BONUS: Missed the applicant webinar for the Unlocking Advanced Capabilities in Conservation and Heritage Science funding call? Watch the recording here: buff.ly/EGtJj9V

sites.google.comHS Conference2a Conferenza NAZIONALE del Dottorato in Heritage Science NAPOLI, 23-25 FEBBRAIO 2027

Great opportunity for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and early-career researchers. Submit an abstract (presentation or poster) to the 2nd PhD Conference in Heritage Science (February 2027 Naples, Italy and online). Deadline 25th October 2026. See here: sites.google.com/uniroma1.it/...

buff.lyConnecting collaborators through a new digital Catalogue – RICHeS“Sharing the launch of the HSDS Catalogue of Services with the heritage science community is a major milestone. Since the launch we have already added new features to aid user navigation and support…

💫 Featured – RICHeS publishes case study on the HSDS Catalogue of Services! First launched in October 2025, the catalogue makes it significantly easier to find research services across the UK. ⚡ Case study: buff.ly/TStNuAk ⚡ Catalogue: buff.ly/5oj4xw2 @hsds-update.bsky.social

buff.lyRICHeS Access Fund – RICHeSThe RICHeS Access Fund helps heritage professionals, researchers and organisations gain access to expertise, nationally significant reference collections and cutting-edge equipment including mobile…

You can use the Catalogue of Services to help identify Service Provider(s) for your RICHeS Access Fund application, which you can submit until 15 December 2026. ⏰ Learn more: buff.ly/bFeWvov

buff.lyDemand for OSL Dating and Soil/Sediment Micromorphology ServicesWe are seeking views from commercial archaeology and heritage organisations and academic researchers to understand current and potential demand, barriers to accessing these techniques, and the types of services that would be most useful.

🔬 Call for Participation! NHSF member Durham University is seeking participants for a short sector survey on the use of soil micromorphology and/or optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating. 💡 Learn more and take part: buff.ly/dZTEs8m @durham.ac.uk

Join our Board of Trustees! NHSF is looking for a Chair to help champion UK heritage science and guide the growth and development of the Forum from January 2027. ⭐ Voluntary role ⏰ Deadline: 16 November 2026 Find out more and apply: buff.ly/ZhPvMUr

buff.lyOpen and Engaged 2026: The Costs of Inequity, Infrastructure and Trust | Open and Engaged 2026Who bears the financial, social and institutional costs of making knowledge open and what does it take to build an open knowledge system that is equitable, sustainable and worthy of trust?

📢 Upcoming! 💡 The British Library is hosting its annual #OpenEngaged conference on 'The Cost of Knowledge' on 20 October 2026. 💡 Free (registration required) 💡 For anyone working is research, libraries, cultural heritage, scholarly communication, technology and open knowledge. buff.ly/LTTAhxU

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ARTEMIS EU

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ARTEMIS in a nutshell: a three-year research project with the Heritage Digital Twin at its heart. 22 European partners and two affiliates, led by CNR, Italy. artemis-twin.eu/artemis-in-a... #ArtemisRHDT #CulturalHeritage

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Heritage Science Data Service

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📢 Got questions? Bring them to 'Introduction to Ingest' — HSDS, Thu 15 Oct, 10am. Depositing heritage science data 🚀 💻 Zoom | ⏱️ 1.5 hrs | 👥 No experience needed 🔗 Register: buff.ly/XjCDBh0

eventbrite.comAn Introduction to Ingest - 15th October 2026A hands-on online training session introducing ADS and HSDS users to Ingest, the new deposit system for archaeological and heritage data.

buff.lyCall for Proposals – DH2027The Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations (ADHO) invites submissions for its annual conference, DH2027, to be held at the University of Galway, Ireland, from June 28 to July 3, 2027.

📢 Call for Papers: Digital Humanities 2027 The Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations @adho-org.bsky.social invites submissions for its annual conference, on the theme of 'Creativity'. 💡 University of Galway, 28 June - 3 July 2027. ⏰ Deadline: 20 November 2026 More: buff.ly/WmNTy67

buff.lyDendrochronologistSummaryHistoric England is the public organisation that brings new life to heritage to build a better future for every place and everyone.Historic England has a fantastic opportunity for you to join…

📢 #HeritageScience job alert – Dendrochronologist, Historic England 🌳 Permanent, full-time 🌳 Location: London/York/Manchester/Newcastle/Birmingham/Cambridge/Swindon/Bristol/Portsmouth (hybrid) 🌳 Salary dependent on location - £40,788 - £46,952 ⏰ Deadline: 25 October 2026 buff.ly/ZMlh24P

buff.lyUpcoming TrainingUpcoming HSDS training will be advertised below. An Introduction to Ingest These online training sessions introduce HSDS and ADS users to Ingest, our new deposit system for archaeological and…

🤔 Unsure how to manage your heritage or archaeological science data? Free online training with @hsds-update.bsky.social to learn about depositing your data with the Ingest system! 💡 15 October 2026 💡 5 November 2026 💡 10 December 2026 All sessions run via Zoom from 10:00-11:30. buff.ly/voclEfj

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📢 Upcoming Event: "Culture and Heritage Capital: Putting Theory into Practice" Ready to learn more about measuring and communicating the value of heritage? Join these free sessions with the Culture and Heritage Capital Programme! - 3-5 November 2026 (9:30 - 13:30) - Online buff.ly/NEMuJ6o

buff.lyHeritage Science at the Engine Shed | Explore Your Built HeritageAn introduction to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland.

CORRECTION - This event will take place on 11 November 2026 This is set to be a very interesting event on Scottish heritage science, so don't miss your chance to register!

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Event: Heritage Science at the Engine Shed How can heritage science be used to understand, manage and preserve Scotland's traditional buildings? 💡 1 November 2026 💡 The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ (virtual option available) Learn more and register: buff.ly/w4LYpsG

buff.lyOpen Positions at the Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceWork at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Learn about the careers and jobs at DMNS.

📢 #HeritageScience job alert! 💡 Museum Conservation Scientist 💡 Denver Museum of Nature and Science 💡 Full-time, permanent 💡 Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000 ⏰ Application deadline: 25 October 2026 (17:59 MDT, 23:59 BST) Learn more and apply: buff.ly/n0UlncW @denvermuseumns.bsky.social

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FIB & Prep 2026 - Attend online! While in-person registration for this hybrid meeting is now closed, you can still sign up to attend online. Great meeting for users of Focused Ion Beam (FIB) techniques and EM (Electron Microscope) specimen preparation equipment 🙂🔬 https://ow.ly/knHG50ZUnCE

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Do you use soil micromorphology and/or OSL? We know demand for both techniques is high, while UK capacity is limited, leading to long turnaround times. We are looking to expand these services at Durham and would value your input on what would be useful for you: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/LJcgUnyH5t

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buff.lyHAAM Radio #8 - October 2026: Advances in bioinformatic methods for paleogenomic analysis - Genes, Ancestry, Immunity: · HAAM CommunityHuman Ancient DNA, Ancestry, and Mobility

📢 Upcoming: Free #HeritageScience webinar by @haam-community.bsky.social "Genes, Ancestry, Immunity: Insights from local ancestry inference leveraging ancient DNA and biobank sources” presented by Dr Daniel Lawson (University of Bristol) 🔬 16 October 2026, 12:00 - 13:45 BST buff.ly/y5x2Rzb

buff.lyHeritage Science at the Engine Shed | Explore Your Built HeritageAn introduction to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland.

buff.lyTHE E-RIHS 3rd CALL FOR ACCESS IS OPENING - E-rihsThe E-RIHS ERIC Call for Access - Autumn 2026 is open from Thursday, July 30th until October 15th at noon. Explore the Catalogue of Services!

🔬 Closing Soon – Third Call for Access to E-RIHS ERIC Services Scientists, researchers and heritage professionals can submit research proposals to access equipment, archives, data, and expert knowledge from one or more of 239 available services. buff.ly/ZmDqwXz ⏰ Closing: 15 October 2026 (12pm)

buff.lyLaunch of Digital Modelling and Analysis for Cultural Heritage lab at MMUAn introduction to cutting-edge technologies now available for museums and galleries and anyone working with historical artefacts.

@manmetuni.bsky.social Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting an official launch event for the Centre for Digital Modelling and Analysis for Cultural Heritage (D-MACH), supported by RICHeS. 🔬 14 October 2026 (13:00-15:30) 🔬 Turing House, 5 Archway, Manchester, M15 5RL 🔬 buff.ly/qw5QZhX

buff.lyGrants ProgrammeThe HSDS Small Grants Programme provides funding to unlock potential for innovation in heritage science and conservation research. With funding made generously available from UKRI through AHRC's…

📢 Last chance to apply! Round 2 of the HSDS Small Grants Programme closes 30 September 2026 The scheme funds innovative heritage science research projects across two strands. Interested? Learn more and watch the applicant info webinar: buff.ly/vOV555X @hsds-update.bsky.social

buff.lyIntroducing the HSDS Small Grants ProgrammeIn this month’s blog post, Annie Lane introduces the Heritage Science Data Service Small Grants Programme, including success stories from NHSF members in Round 1 and a guide to getting involved in …

Bonus: Check out the NHSF blog for a feature on the Small Grants Programme and hear about a few of the previous round's successfully funded projects from our member organisations! Read more: buff.ly/hjfbTLl #HeritageScience #HSDS #SmallGrantsProgramme

buff.lySenior Geomatics OfficerCotswold Archaeology is a leading provider of professional archaeology and heritage services in the UK. Employing over 300 professional staff, we provide expert solutions for public and private…

📢 #ArchaeologicalScience roles closing soon! 1. Senior Geomatics Officer, Cotswold Archaeology 💡Location: Any of the four offices in Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes or Suffolk. 💡 Salary: £41,075 - £43,792 💡 Full-time, permanent ⏰ Deadline: 2 October 2026 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/rIsvYue

buff.lySENIOR SCIENTIFIC OFFICER (OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY)Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting a Senior Osteoarchaeology specialist to join our highly regarded Specialist Services team at Senior Scientific Officer level.

2. Senior Scientific Officer (Osteoarchaeology), Archaeological Research Services Ltd 💡 Location: Ideally Bakewell (but can be based in any of the offices) 💡Salary: £33,852-£39,000 (dependent on experience) 💡 Full-time, permanent after a 5 month probation ⏰ Deadline: 2 October 2026 buff.ly/oq64rn7

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Built Environment Forum Scotland

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Scotland's Garden and Landscape Heritage is seeking a Trustee! If you have good knowledge of historic gardens, landscapes and the built environment, apply now to help protect this valuable aspect of Scotland's heritage. Apply by Thursday 15 October: https://bit.ly/3V5miWo

bit.lyScotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage - TrusteeScotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage (SGLH) is seeking a Trustee.

buff.lyRoyal Society Career Development FellowshipThe CDF is now open for applications. The pilot scheme is currently open to researchers of Black heritage.

📢 The Royal Society Career Development Fellowship is now open! 💫 A four-year postdoctoral research fellowship for talented early-career scientists. 🔬 Supports retention of STEM researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. 💡 Up to £703,800 for eligible costs ⏰ 18 November 2026 buff.ly/AjCYt5S

buff.lyGraduate InternshipsAdvanced internships at Getty for graduate students who are pursuing careers in the visual arts

📢 #HeritageScience job alert – Getty Graduate Internships Getty is hosting graduate internships in its conservation & research programmes: ⭐ Los Angeles or Malibu (USA) ⭐ Full-time FTC (12 months) ⭐ $52,500 (plus $1,500 towards relocation expenses) ⏰Deadline: 3 November 2026 buff.ly/IAd0iGB

💡 Is your organisation at risk of losing its heritage science data? This can include: conservation (e.g. paint sample analysis data), archaeological science (e.g. LIDAR or osteological data), and environmental data). If so, consider applying for the HSDS Small Grants Programme today!

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Under Theme 1, the scheme offers £500 - £25,000 to enable or enhance access to heritage science and conservation resources. Smaller organisations are welcome and encouraged to apply. You do not need to apply for the full amount. ⏰️ Apply by 30 September 2026 buff.ly/HB9cRCM @hsds-update.bsky.social

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EXCALIBUR joins the #EuropeanResearchersNight! On 25 Sept., CERTH will present the EXCALIBUR toolkits and their potential impact on cultural heritage conservation & restoration. 🕛 12:00–15:00 CEST 🎟️ Free Registration: lnkd.in/eYvvmMg3

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

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OCTOBER LECTURE: History in Our Bones: Uncovering Stories of Disability Through Time Through Pictish case studies, discover a project which is restoring disabled people as participants in the social worlds of the past at this free hybrid event on 15 October: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-in...

buff.lyIntroduction to Horizon Europe 2026 - Innovate UK Business ConnectJoin this one-hour webinar to gain an understanding of the opportunities offered by Horizon Europe and the basics about how to explore these opportunities further for yourself.

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📢 Upcoming: Learn about #HeritageScience funding streams! Join for a free whistle-stop tour on what Horizon Europe is, what it can offer, and how to explore its opportunities. 💡 Introduction to Horizon Europe 2026 💡 23 September, 29 October, 26 November & 16 December 💡 10-11am buff.ly/WdrupRT

📢 Calling conservation and heritage science grads - watch these upcoming internships with our member organisations: ⏰ Bute Preventive Conservation Internship National Trust for Scotland @n-t-s.bsky.social Full-time FTC (18 months) Closing TODAY (21 September 2026, 23:59) buff.ly/e29WOZW

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buff.lyNational Trust Textile Conservation InternshipThis is a two-year fixed-term internship has been created through a collaboration with NEXT.

⭐ Textile Conservation Internship National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk Full-time FTC (2 years) Closing: 27 September 2026 buff.ly/agPsOmu

buff.lyStudent placements in Conservation and Heritage ScienceExplore how conservation treatments and preventive strategies can support the long-term stability of archival and library collections.

⭐ Student Placements in Conservation and Heritage Science The National Archives, UK No closing date – apply now to avoid disappointment. buff.ly/1GfqyF3