Coastal and Inland Waters Heritage Science Facility
Organisation: Newcastle University
Principal investigator: Mark Jackson
This facility aims to overcome barriers in archaeological investigation by enhancing access to advanced equipment and expertise for geophysical and geotechnical data collection. It will address core heritage science challenges and contribute insights into broader disciplines like oceanography, earth science and climate change.
Coastal and Inland Waters Heritage Science Facility
Biomolecular tools for Archaeological, Conservation and Heritage Science (BIOARC-HS)
Organisation: University of York
Principal Investigator: Oliver Craig
The BIOARCH-HS facility aims to expand and enhance biomolecular analysis in the UK, addressing the growing demand and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across archaeology, biology and chemistry.
Biomolecular tools for Archaeological, Conservation and Heritage Science (BIOARC-HS)
Multiscale Heritage X-ray Imaging Centre
Organisation: British Museum
Principal investigator: Daniel O’Flynn
This project aims to establish the Multiscale Heritage X-ray Imaging Centre, a facility that will enhance heritage science by centralising advanced imaging technologies to drive interdisciplinary research and foster collaborations in cultural heritage preservation and interpretation.
Multiscale Heritage X-ray Imaging Centre
Creating a national integrated mobile and fixed lab for collections, historic buildings and sites
Organisation: Historic England
Principal Investigator: David Thickett
This project aims to enhance the research infrastructure of theHistoric Buildings and Monuments Commission for England by establishing a national network of integrated national mobile and fixed laboratories to address climate change impacts on heritage preservation, sustainability and energy efficiency across England’s historic sites.
Creating a national integrated mobile and fixed lab for collections, historic buildings and sites
Institute for Heritage and Environmental Science: 14CHRONO for RICHeS
Organisation: Queen’s University Belfast
Principal investigator: Patrick Gleeson
The Institute for Heritage and Environmental Science is establishing a cutting-edge facility, using novel thermal decomposition-based carbon separation techniques to address legacy dating issues for UK museum collections while supporting Northern Ireland’s regional heritage sector.
Institute for Heritage and Environmental Science: 14CHRONO for RICHeS
Archaeology and the Environment Science Facility (AEonS)
Organisation: University of the Highlands and Islands
Principal investigator: Ingrid Mainland
The project aims to establish a distributed Archaeology and the Environment Science Facility in Scotland to enhance research capabilities, address regional expertise gaps and support the heritage science community.
Archaeology and the Environment Science Facility (AEonS)
Retrofit Centre for Traditional Buildings
Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland
Principal investigator: David Mitchell
The project aims to establish a new national Retrofit Centre for Traditional Buildings aiming to enhance energy efficiency, heritage conservation and promote sustainable practices in the UK.
Retrofit Centre for Traditional Buildings
AHRC Centre for Chemical Characterisation in Heritage Science (C3HS)
Organisation: University of Bristol
Principal investigator: Lucy Cramp
This project will establish the Centre for Chemical Characterisation in Heritage Science, an analytical facility that integrates molecular and isotopic analysis with high-precision radiocarbon dating capabilities to support the heritage community.
AHRC Centre for Chemical Characterisation in Heritage Science (C3HS)
NeMCAS Phase II
Organisation: Newcastle University
Principal investigator: Lisa-Marie Shillito
This project will enhance the Newcastle Material Culture Analytical Suite, a dedicated facility for advanced imaging and analysis of heritage science collections supporting interdisciplinary research and commercial partnerships.
Accessing modern and contemporary art materials research
Organisation: Tate
Principal investigator: Bronwyn Ormsby
This project will enhance the Tate’s modern and contemporary art conservation capabilities through upgraded scientific equipment, new partnerships and proactive preservation of evolving material-based heritage science.
Accessing Modern and Contemporary Art Materials Research
Oxford Collaboration in Heritage Science Research and Engagement (OCHRE)
Organisation: University of Oxford
Principal investigator: Heather Viles
The Oxford Collaboration in Heritage Science Research and Engagement hub aims to revolutionise heritage science by establishing a collaborative hub with upgraded imaging and analytical equipment across multiple disciplines, enhancing research capabilities and accessibility.
Oxford Collaboration in Heritage Science Research and Engagement (OCHRE)
From Land to Sea: a facility for prospection, landscapes and people
Organisation: University of Bradford
Principal investigator: Catherine Batt
This project will establish the Submerged Landscape Archaeology Facility that will use agile technologies to explore endangered archaeological landscapes, fostering global collaboration and enhancing the UK’s leadership in heritage science.
From Land to Sea: a facility for prospection, landscapes and people
Nottingham Heritage Science Gateway (NHSG)
Organisation: University of Nottingham
Principal investigator: Holly Miller
This project will establish the Nottingham Heritage Science Gateway, centralising expertise in advanced analytical capabilities to foster innovation and collaboration to address complex challenges in understanding and preserving cultural and environmental heritage.
Nottingham Heritage Science Gateway (NHSG)
BFI National Archive Moving Image Conservation Research Laboratory (MICRL)
Organisation: British Film Institute
Principal investigator: Kieron Webb
The project will establish the Moving Image Conservation Research Laboratory to advance the preservation and understanding of the UK’s film and video collections through heritage science, fostering collaboration and transforming conservation practices.
BFI National Archive Moving Image Conservation Research Laboratory (MICRL)
The National Archives Centre for Heritage Science and Conservation Research
Organisation: National Archives
Principal investigator: Juergen Vervoorst
This project will enhance the Heritage Science and Conservation Research infrastructure at the National Archives, promoting collaboration, advancing sustainable archival practices and expanding access to historical records.
The National Archives Centre for Heritage Science and Conservation Research
Centre for Digital Modelling and Analysis, for Conservation and Heritage
Organisation: Manchester Metropolitan University
Principal investigator: Benjamin Edwards
The Centre for Digital Modelling and Analysis, for Conservation and Heritage aims to revolutionise heritage science by establishing an accessible hub for advanced digital modelling and analysis, enabling comprehensive study and conservation of heritage objects.
Centre for Digital Modelling and Analysis, for Conservation and Heritage
Perfform: built heritage for communities and collections
Organisation: Cardiff University
Principal investigator: Nicola Emmerson
This project will establish the Perfform Facility that aims to understand and enhance energy efficiency, preserve collections and forecast climate impacts for historic buildings in Wales, fostering sustainable conservation practices.