National Heritage Science Forum

The National Heritage Science Forum brings together the producers and users of heritage science to improve collaboration, help practitioners make better use of research, and demonstrate the public benefit of heritage science.

Our member organisations are the driving force behind everything we do. They shape the Forum's strategy, lead its work streams and play an active part in delivering its programmes. Join us as we deliver the National Heritage Science Strategy and help shape the future of heritage science in the UK.

Strategic Framework

The strategic framework for heritage science in the UK is a tool to enable coordination of resources and facilitate collaboration around the shared goals of the heritage science community.

Heritage Science Case Studies

What is heritage science and how does it benefit society?

RICHeS - Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science

Strategic, long-term, government-funded programme designed to support heritage science research across the UK.

Networking and support

MENTORING PROGRAMME for student and early career researchers. SEMINAR SERIES to showcase emerging heritage science researchers and students. NETWORKING PLATFORM for information-sharing.

Developing an impact toolkit for heritage science

The April Members' Meeting brought members together to discuss how to develop a toolkit to measure the impact of heritage science.

Societal challenges and heritage science research

The NHSF research working group has identified five societal grand challenges to inspire and encourage connections between heritage science research and five issues of importance to society.

Equipment sharing: NHSF Kit-Catalogue

The NHSF Kit-Catalogue is a searchable database of equipment and facilities used for heritage science research.

Join Us

Join the forum today and shape the future of heritage science in the UK.