E-RIHS

Connecting UK researchers with Europe’s heritage science infrastructure

The European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RIHS) brings together world-leading facilities, expertise and digital resources to advance research into cultural heritage. Through a coordinated network of organisations across Europe, E-RIHS provides researchers with access to specialist laboratories, mobile scientific equipment, scientific archives, collections and digital services that support every stage of the research process.

As the UK’s National Node, RICHeS connects the UK heritage science community with E-RIHS. We help researchers discover opportunities, access research infrastructure across Europe and participate in collaborative heritage science research.

What E-RIHS offers

E-RIHS provides access through four complementary platforms, each supporting different aspects of heritage science research. Together they enable researchers to investigate, understand and preserve cultural heritage using world-leading facilities, expertise and data.

• ARCHLAB: Access scientific archives, research data, reference collections and conservation records held by leading European heritage institutions, supported by expert guidance.
• FIXLAB: Access advanced laboratory facilities and specialist analytical expertise to investigate heritage objects and materials.
• MOLAB: Access mobile scientific equipment and expert teams for non-destructive, in-situ analysis of heritage assets.
• DIGILAB: Access digital tools, datasets and online services that support the discovery, sharing and analysis of heritage science data.

Beyond these access platforms, E-RIHS also strengthens international collaboration, develops shared standards and best practice, and supports training and skills development across the heritage science community.

Connecting the UK to E-RIHS

RICHeS is the UK’s National Node for E-RIHS, coordinating UK participation and helping researchers engage with Europe’s heritage science infrastructure.

Whether you are looking to access specialist facilities, identify potential collaborators or apply for funded research opportunities, RICHeS provides the gateway to E-RIHS for the UK heritage science community.

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