Heritage Science Data Service

🏺 Missed the latest CIfA Tea Break Talk?

Our Director, Prof Julian Richards, recently gave a talk introducing the Heritage Science Data Service, and covering our recent work.

💻 To find out more and watch the full talk visit buff.ly/otveIMq

#CIfA #DigitalHeritage #HeritageScience

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🏺 New Blog Post 🎉

Ever wondered what the start of a career with the ADS looks like? Take a look at what Digital Archives Assistant Ian Wyre has been up to, since joining ADS in May 2025!

To read the full blog post visit: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/blog/my-firs...

Conservation Scientist Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Don’t miss out on this #HeritageScience job opportunity!

Applications for the Conservation Scientist role at English Heritage close on 26th January 2026.

Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/rt10LjC

#NHSFMembers #HSCommunity

Icon Launches Call for Posters for Icon26 Icon is delighted to launch a call for Posters for Icon26 which will be taking place on 24th and 25th June 2026 at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh.

✨Icon26 Call for Posters ✨

Don't miss this opportunity for Icon26! The call is open to all conservators (including early-career professionals & students). Posters can be on any relevant topic, including conservation science.

Deadline: 2 February 2026, 5pm
Learn more:
#HSCommunity #NHSFMembers

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📣 Call for Papers - EAA 2026 Athens
Papers are invited for a session organised by the ADS related to the broad area of metadata enrichment, FAIR principles, and engaging content for user communities.
🗒️ Papers, 15 min
🕑 Deadline: 28 January 2026

For more information please visit: buff.ly/G5f4pi2

Upcoming Webinar: How to use the data catalogue and catalogue of services Early next year the HSDS will be running a free, hour long webinar to explore some of our new services. Towards the end of this year, the HSDS launched two brand new catalogues for the…

Looking for #HeritageScience services (equipment, expertise) or data sources? Sign-up to the @hsds-update.bsky.social webinar taking place 15th Jan to find out about new catalogues - what's available and how to search.
Register here: hsds.ac.uk/news-event/u...

🎉 Kick off 2026 with the first IMSIG DigITea Talk!
Key Insights:
- New Catalogue of Services and Data Catalogue
- Collaborative virtual research environments
- Small grants programme opportunities
📅 Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00
🔗 Registration: Via the CIfA website - buff.ly/ThIAtZs

🎉 Kick off 2026 with the first IMSIG DigITea Talk!

📅 14 Jan | 13:00–14:00 | Online
🎤 Julian Richards on Introducing the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS)

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🏺 Looking to learn something new this January? 🎉

Next week the HSDS will be running a free, hour long webinar to explore our two new services. To register and find out more about this webinar please visit: buff.ly/UplJBhu

The RICHeS Access Fund Catalyst Projects represent the first phase of the RICHeS Access Fund, supporting innovative heritage science initiatives across the UK.

🏺 To find out more about the projects visit: buff.ly/yB6HGK7

⭐ To learn more about the RICHeS Access Fund visit: buff.ly/YfRnOny

❄️ Merry Christmas from all of us at the Heritage Science Data Service!
From releasing our new data catalogue and catalogue of services, to recruiting new staff members and attending outreach events we've had a fantastic year! Thank you our team and partners for all of the hard work!

Arches-related #job: the @nhm-london.bsky.social is seeking a Data Integration Specialist to lead the integration and analysis of data contributions from the UK’s Natural Science Collections community to the @hsds-update.bsky.social (HSDS).

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🏺 Want to learn something new for 2026? 🎉
Early next year the HSDS will be running a free, hour long webinar to explore some of our new services. To register and find out more about this webinar please visit: buff.ly/zbEB7es

Harwell Heritage Network In the heart of Oxfordshire, Harwell Campus encompasses some of the most important research facilities in the UK and Europe. We are home to Diamond Light Source, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Research...

👀 Have you seen the new section of the @hsds-update.bsky.social website providing information about the Harwell Heritage Network?

Find out about national research facilities relevant to #HeritageScience here: hsds.ac.uk/help-guidanc...

#HSresearch

🏺 We're excited to announce that webpages for the Harwell Heritage Network are now live and available via the HSDS website. This online resource offers information about some of the UK's most advanced scientific facilities. 🔬 Find out more here: buff.ly/O9RuKGy
#Heritage #Science #Harwell

News | National Heritage Science Forum By signing up you agree to receive our monthly newsletter, with information about NHSF and its activities, news from across the heritage and science sectors and information about events, funding and…

🤔 📰 Did you catch our November NHSF newsletter?

◾ Our new NHSF blog post.
◾ #HeritageScience news from 9 of our members.
◾ Lots of updates about funding, calls for papers, upcoming events and jobs.

See the latest newsletter & subscribe to receive the next one here: buff.ly/9kVIfLT

#NHSFMembers

Information Management SIG online DigITea talk session | CIfA

🔈 ADS Director, Prof Julian Richards will reveal the cutting-edge @hsds-update.bsky.social in the upcoming @cifa-imsig.bsky.social Tea Break Talk on 14th Jan 2026. Discover how investment from @ukri.org is transforming how we preserve heritage science.
Register now:

MOLA-Headland Infrastructure's A14 project, hosted by the ADS, has been highlighted in @uknatarcsector.bsky.social 'A Year in Archives' 2025 - read more on the ADS website archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/news-events/...
#archives #digital #preservation #archaeology

HSDS Small Grants Programme Now Open for Applications Applications are now live for our new Small Grants Programme, offering up to £25,000 to unlock innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK. Ready to Transform Your Heritage…

⏰ There is only ONE day left to submit your application for the @hsds-update.bsky.social Small Grants Programme!

1️⃣ Enhance Access to Heritage Resources (up to £25,000)
2️⃣ Build Virtual Research Environments (up to £15,000)

Deadline: 28 November 2025, 5pm GMT

More info: buff.ly/GqI62wJ

#HSResearch

📢 Only 2 days left to get your applications in for the HSDS Small Grants Programme! Check out the link below for more details ⬇️ #heritage #science #development #funding

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Have you registered yet for #CAAUK2025?

It’s just a few weeks away — join us in Cambridge for two days of exciting digital archaeology talks, workshops & networking!

💻 Hybrid format
🍷 Drinks reception
🎓 Great for postgrads & ECRs

👉 Register now: linktr.ee/caa_uk

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Can’t make it to Cambridge? No problem — #CAAUK2025 will be hybrid!

Attend in person or join online to connect with researchers exploring the intersections of heritage, data, and technology.

👉 Register today: linktr.ee/caa_uk

#CAAUK #DigitalHeritage #Archaeology

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The HSDS are attending the @dariaheu.bsky.social day at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social - check out the DRI showcase to find out more out research services for #heritagescience

Over the past 20 years, the ADS has been at the forefront of many collaborations and projects.

In March 2025 UKRI visited to film a video highlighting the value of Horizon Europe funding to the UK, with ADS as their case study.

To find out more and watch the video visit: buff.ly/3JKFW2N

There is still time to apply for our Collections Development Manager position! Join us in shaping the future of digital heritage preservation 🏺

⏱️ Apply by 2 November 2025. To find out more visit: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/coll...

🌟 We have extended the application deadline to 02.11.25 🌟

To find out more about this role visit jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/coll...

You have until 2 November to apply for this exciting role!

⭐ The ADS Data Catalogue is Live!⭐

Explore hundreds of thousands of archaeological resources including over 100,000 reports and 5,000 archive collections.

👉To find out more and start exploring visit buff.ly/BMulYqQ

Open and Engaged 2025 | Open and Engaged 2025 Who Owns Our Knowledge? Exploring ownership, access, and stewardship of cultural heritage in the new era.

The @britishlibrary.bsky.social Open and Engaged Conference includes a talk from @ads-update.bsky.social and HSDS on 'Repository services for Archaeology, and Conservation and Heritage Science.'

📅 : 20, 22 and 23 Oct 2025
📍 : Online

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#HSResearch #NHSFMembers #SocietalChallenge

Join us in shaping the future of digital heritage preservation! We are advertising a fantastic new role: Collections Development Manager!

👉 To find out more visit buff.ly/PmxuqEo
📣 The deadline for applications is 14.10.25