We highly recommend reading a recent article published by ICON (The Institute of Conservation, UK).

This thought-provoking piece tackles a familiar challenge: navigating the boundaries between Heritage Science and Conservation Science. It urges professionals to look beyond rigid labels and recognise the deeply interdisciplinary nature of the sector.

For the PhD programme in Heritage Science, this article is a timely reminder that the questions we explore are shared worldwide. The debate over what it means to practise Heritage Science today truly knows no borders.

Click here to read the article and enrich the conversation ahead of our upcoming conference! 

Get a closer look at the Heritage and Conservation Science Workforce Survey, a UK-wide initiative led by the Institute of Conservation (Icon), with guidance from the National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) and delivered through the RICHeS programme. The survey aims to map the heritage science workforce, assess skills, capacity, training needs, and career pathways, and identify opportunities to strengthen the sector. Its outcomes will support evidence-based policies, foster professional development, and contribute to building a more inclusive, resilient, and connected heritage science community.

Click here to read more about the initiative!