International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property CCI is hiring! Are you passionate about heritage science and conservation? We’re looking for a Manager, Conservation Science (PC-04) to lead an interdisciplinary team at the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) in Ottawa, Ontario. What you’ll do: ✔ Manage a team of heritage scientists ✔ Lead...
This two-session virtual course (Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 March, 2pm to 5pm GMT both days) focusses on identifying the insect pests that may be found in collections of objects in museums and galleries, historic houses etc. Such insects may well have been observed and recorded on insect pest traps...
This virtual seminar delves into the health hazards frequently encountered with book and paper objects of libraries and archives. The session will primarily focus on toxic pigments, pesticides and mould that may be present in these materials and aims to equip participants with the basic awareness to...
This course presents a survey of hydrogel and gel-like materials for the controlled aqueous treatment of sensitive cultural heritage surfaces. The course will cover the theoretical background and practical aspects of gel formulation and application. During the week prior to the course, participants...
This virtual seminar (the last in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in October) introduces three of the main instrumental non-destructive techniques routinely used to identify pigments on works of art – scanning electron microscopy energy...
This virtual seminar (the third in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in October) on Zoom introduces the techniques involved in identifying pigments visually with the aid of a polarising light microscope. The different optical properties of...
This virtual seminar (the second in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in October) discusses the pigments used in painting from the early 18th century onwards, introducing their chemistries, production methods and dates of use. The palettes...
The Infrared and Raman Users Group is pleased to announce its 16th International Conference (IRUG16), set for October 6–9, 2026. This signature event is being organized and hosted by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, Delaware, USA. Submissions for papers and posters are invited on...
Ensembles: Conserving Interconnected Artworks, Artefacts and Collections The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) is thrilled to invite proposals for the 31st biennial IIC Congress 2026, 8-11 September 2026, set to take place both in-person and online from...
Dates: 22. - 24. July Tutor: Matthew Cushman Price: £475 This course presents a survey of hydrogel and gel-like materials for the controlled aqueous treatment of sensitive cultural heritage surfaces. Participants will follow a pre-recorded lecture, which can be attended in Tate on Monday, 21st July...