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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our partners at the National Gallery, London are in Oslo right now, for the 21st ICOM-CC Triennial Conference. They’re presenting a poster exploring how they have been documenting, sharing and reusing paint sample data as part of their work within the HSDS. To find out more visit: buff.ly/x9X7QEO
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚨 The Second Call of the RICHeS Access Fund is now open!🚨 ⭐ Grants are available for up to £20,000 ⭐ Lead applicants must be based in the UK ⭐ Second Call closes: Tuesday 15 December 2026 Find out more about the RICHeS Access Fund and how to apply here: buff.ly/XWd9W1a
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our partners at the National Gallery are at IIC Congress 2026 in Ghent this week 🖼️ — presenting a poster on connecting decades of conservation research data through the Heritage Science Data Service 👏 🔗 Read more: : buff.ly/sM48Z8f
Infographic titled "Many sources of heritage science information" showing a central portrait (Portrait of a Man) surrounded by linked examples — physical documents, digital reports and samples, comparisons with other paintings, scientific imaging and photomicrographs — illustrating conservation
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
📢 The next phase of our free Ingest training is now open! Sessions are online and run from Aug–Dec! 🔹 Introduction to Ingest — beginner training 🔹 Ingest in Practice — real world application Book online now - buff.ly/9BqsqTv #Archaeology #HeritageScience
Logo for Ingest, our online deposit system
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Book your tickets for the Society of Medieval Archaeology 2026 Conference now! The focuses of this years conference is Heritage Science, with a keynote talk from Professor Meggen Gondek. 📅 Saturday 19 September 2026 📍 York To find out more and book your tickets visit: buff.ly/PwlkLUJ
The roof of York Minster
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The first RICHeS Access Fund call has awarded over £500,000 to 43 organisations across the UK, enabling access to specialist heritage science facilities! A second Access Fund call is planned for launch in autumn 2026. To read more about the projects granted funding visit: buff.ly/cPV8pL3
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
⭐ New Training Alert ⭐ Next month the HSDS will be running running a free training session that introduces depositing heritage science and conservation data. 📆 14th July 2026 🕒️ 11:00-13:00 PM (BST) 📍 Online To find out more about the session and how to register visit: buff.ly/Bwqe9om
an close up image showing someone conserving a painting
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Last week ADS Director Julian Richards, presented at the CIfA Wales/Cymru Group's Archives Afternoon. The talk focused on introducing the Heritage Science Data Service. The talk is now avalible to be viewed vis that CIfA Wales YouTube Channel or by following this link: buff.ly/h4SM0WQ
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We had a fantastic time at the Association of Independent Museums 2026 Conference this week at Ushaw House. Thank you to everyone who attended. It was a pleasure speaking with so many of you about your heritage science and conservation data needs, alongside our colleagues at RICHeS.
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
📍 We're at the Association of Independent Museums (AIM) Conference at historic Ushaw House in Durham! Come find the HSDS team, alongside our partners at RICHeS! We'd love to meet you and see where we can help you👋 #AIMConference #HSDS
A picture of conference tables advertising the HSDS and RICHeS located in a historic hall with stained glass windows
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
💡 HSDS Grants Programme Round 2 NOW OPEN 💡 Got heritage science data that deserves a wider audience? Ready to build cutting-edge digital tools for research? We can help. ✨ 🔓 Theme 1: Generate Datasets (up to £25k) 🖥️ Stream 2: Build virtual research environments (up to £15k) Visit buff.ly/oU5RGiJ
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
HSDS has launched the Virtual Research Environment! The online platform gives heritage science & conservation researchers access to high-powered computing and specialist tools through their own PCs. For information about the service and application process visit: hsds.ac.uk/news-event/v...
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We will be attending both the AIM and ICON conferences this summer! These are both amazing opportunities to connect with peers across the industry, share knowledge, and explore the latest developments in heritage science and conservation! To find out more details visit: buff.ly/liApOtf
Conference set up showcasing the Heritage science data service
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The HSDS is thrilled to announce we recently launched our new training hub! This new resource includes three key sections: ⭐ Training Resources ⭐ Catalogues Help ⭐ Upcoming Training To find out more and visit this new training hub visit: buff.ly/nLAXHYR
View of Salisbury Crags and Edinburgh Castle in the setting sun
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Training Reminder A reminder that our sold-out training session that our webinar on compiling metadata for heritage science projects is taking place next week! Missed this training? Due to popular demand, we’ll be running the session again: 10th June 2-4 PM Registration: buff.ly/IA6QADd
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
⭐ Launch of Service Catalogue v1.1 ⭐ We are pleased to announce the launch of v1.1 of our Service Catalogue! 🗺️ New Discovery Tools 🔍️ Asset Type Search ✏️ Easy Edits To look at this new version of the catalogue visit: buff.ly/S1fqOpm To see new training opportunities visit: buff.ly/T4sRgnH
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Do you work with heritage science data? The Year 2 HSDS User Needs Survey from @nhsf.bsky.social is now open! Takes 15–20 mins. Closes 15 June 2026. Your input shapes national digital infrastructure for the UK heritage science community. 🔗 buff.ly/jOeDLrG
A slide with a QR code and the text 'Do you create or use heritage science data? Have you used the Heritage Science Data Service? Tell us what you think?"
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🔬 Our new deposit system — Ingest — is now live! Register now, view our online guidance and sign up for free training. No prior experience needed. Find out more here: buff.ly/lrK8CV3 #HeritageScience #DigitalPreservation #ResearchData
A laptop and the text 'Welcome to Ingest'
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
⭐ New Training Alert ⭐ Next month the HSDS will be running a free, hour long training session to explore how to compile metadata for heritage science projects. 📆 11th May 2026 🕒️ 01:00-3:00 PM (GMT) 📍 Online Webinar To find out more and find how to register visit: hsds.ac.uk/news-event/u...
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
RICHeS is delighted to announce that Icon has been appointed to deliver a new labour survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce. To find out more about why this survey matters, when and what this project will deliver, and opportunities to engage with the project, visit buff.ly/3NJ2bnu
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
⭐ New Training ⭐ If you currently or are considering advertising your services through the HSDS Catalogue of Services, our upcoming training session will take you through all the necessary steps to set up and update your organisation. To find out more about this training: buff.ly/l1SBVWD
A square shaped boulder with rock art on the top face in a field
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
📢Announcement! Ingest launches April 28th—our new deposit system for archaeology & heritage science data 🎉 A new fast, flexible system that validates as you go. Supporting many file formats, Ingest handles any deposit size. Free training provided after launch. Find out more here: buff.ly/vXbIvc7
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
⭐ New Training Video Available ⭐ In January our team presented a webinar that explored some of our new services: the Catalogue of Services and HSDS Data Catalogue. In case you missed it the video is now avalible via the ADS YouTube Channel or can be found here: buff.ly/uDVwR1U
A training session with a presentation on the Heritage Science Data Service
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🏺 Attending the UK Archaeological Sciences Conference this year? 🏺 Our Collections Manager, Valeria Carrillo Garza, will be giving a talk on Tuesday 31st about the HSDS. We will also have a table so if you are curious about the RICHeS facilities, or how to deposit make sure you pay us a visit.
A conference table and banner all advertising the Heritage Science data service
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
⭐ Collection Feature ⭐ We want to highlight the Digital Archive from a Geoarchaeological Evaluation at Jubilee Gardens. To find out more about the project background, how heritage science was used to reconstruct the landscape, and explore the Internet Archaeology article, visit: buff.ly/uwt0Mf7
Survey being completed on the banks of a lake
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We are thrilled to announce the 27 successful Small Grants projects, that will be receiving a total £550,00 to ensure that vital heritage science datasets are preserved and accessible! To find out more about the small grants programme, and the successful projects visit: buff.ly/87FztSD
A group of Penguins surrounding a small shed with a red door, at Port Lockroy A drone being used in a rural environment, with an operator in the foreground A painting being looked at with a microscopeThe excavation of Newport Ship from above
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
🏺 The HSDS Guides to Good Practice are here! 🎉 We have recently made a comprehensive update to the ADS Guides to Good Practice, recognising how effective data management can transform heritage science research. To find our more and explore the guides, visit: buff.ly/43HL9YB
A cartoon retro computer with 'Guides to good practice' on the screen. The image also has a blue update sticker
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🏺Celebrating one year of ARTEMIS🎉 Last year we were excited to announce the our involvement in the ARTEMIS project. To mark a year we wanted to highlight the work to have come out of this project from engaging videos to a learning series. To find out more visit: hsds.ac.uk/news-event/a...
Image of Julian Richards presenting at a podium
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
⭐ The RICHeS Access Fund is now open for Full Applications ⭐ supporting heritage science and conservation researchers, museums and organisations to access world-class equipment, specialist facilities, and nationally important collections! To find out more visit: buff.ly/6zhFaDk
Composite image with lab images, the riches logo, and ' RICHeS Access Fund Full Stage Application Now Open
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
🏺 Need to know how to effectively plan your project data? 💾 Our upcoming training session will tell all you need to know about data management plans for heritage science. 📆 24th February 2026 ⏰️11:00-13:00 (GMT) 📍Online Webinar To find out more and register visit: buff.ly/0UoBvEV
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
🏺New Blog Post⭐ Last year, ADS and HSDS participated in the Being Human Festival, the UK's national Festival of the Humanities. In this weeks blog post Grace, our Communications Assistant, reflects on developing and carrying out the event. To find out more visit: buff.ly/zGwlzGH
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🏺 Missed the latest CIfA Tea Break Talk? Our Director, Prof Julian Richards, recently gave a talk introducing the Heritage Science Data Service, and covering our recent work. 💻 To find out more and watch the full talk visit buff.ly/otveIMq #CIfA #DigitalHeritage #HeritageScience
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
🎉 Kick off 2026 with the first IMSIG DigITea Talk! Key Insights: - New Catalogue of Services and Data Catalogue - Collaborative virtual research environments - Small grants programme opportunities 📅 Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 🔗 Registration: Via the CIfA website - buff.ly/ThIAtZs
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
🏺 Looking to learn something new this January? 🎉 Next week the HSDS will be running a free, hour long webinar to explore our two new services. To register and find out more about this webinar please visit: buff.ly/UplJBhu
An image with a large screen showing the HSDS data catalogue, with students in the foreground
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
The RICHeS Access Fund Catalyst Projects represent the first phase of the RICHeS Access Fund, supporting innovative heritage science initiatives across the UK. 🏺 To find out more about the projects visit: buff.ly/yB6HGK7 ⭐ To learn more about the RICHeS Access Fund visit: buff.ly/YfRnOny
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
❄️ Merry Christmas from all of us at the Heritage Science Data Service! From releasing our new data catalogue and catalogue of services, to recruiting new staff members and attending outreach events we've had a fantastic year! Thank you our team and partners for all of the hard work!
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🏺 Want to learn something new for 2026? 🎉 Early next year the HSDS will be running a free, hour long webinar to explore some of our new services. To register and find out more about this webinar please visit: buff.ly/zbEB7es
A person delivering a presentation about the Heritage Science Data Service
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🏺 We're excited to announce that webpages for the Harwell Heritage Network are now live and available via the HSDS website. This online resource offers information about some of the UK's most advanced scientific facilities. 🔬 Find out more here: buff.ly/O9RuKGy #Heritage #Science #Harwell
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The HSDS are attending the @dariaheu.bsky.social day at the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social - check out the DRI showcase to find out more out research services for #heritagescience
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
There is still time to apply for our Collections Development Manager position! Join us in shaping the future of digital heritage preservation 🏺 ⏱️ Apply by 2 November 2025. To find out more visit: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/coll...
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Join us in shaping the future of digital heritage preservation! We are advertising a fantastic new role: Collections Development Manager! 👉 To find out more visit buff.ly/PmxuqEo 📣 The deadline for applications is 14.10.25
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🚀 Small Grants Programme NOW OPEN! Funding available for UK heritage science & conservation projects 📂 Enhance access to heritage resources (£25k) 💻 Build virtual research environments (£15k) w/ STFC Hartree Centre Deadline: 28 Nov 2025 Funded by @ukri.org #RICHeS Read more here: buff.ly/iFoKHNX
Old photograph of a man in front of prehistoric standing stone, Stenness, Orkney Isles. British Geological Survey © UKRI 2025 All Rights Reserved Permit. Number CP25/005, P000528
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🚀 We are excited to announce that the Data Catalogue & Catalogue of Services are now live! Explore heritage science data and facilities like never before with these two powerful new tools. To find out more visit and explore these new tools for yourself visit buff.ly/QAlbPOh
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🎉 We're excited to announce the launch of our new HSDS Service Small Grants Programme – designed to unlock the potential for innovation in heritage science and conservation research across the UK. pplications open on the 1st October 2025. To find out more visit: buff.ly/xNBjTjE
A zoomed in imaged of a Rhodochrosite, a rose-pink to red mineral with brown banding
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
🎉 Announcing Major New Tools for Heritage Science! The HSDS is thrilled to launch the Data Catalogue and the Catalogue of Services — powerful resources designed to unlock access to research facilities and datasets across the UK’s heritage science landscape To find out more visit: buff.ly/s81Ulh5
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🧬 Our first blog post for HSDS has been written by Dr Ewan Chipping. Ewan travelled to the Harwell Heritage Network to understand how they aim to connect different parts of the heritage sector and supporting the use of advanced spectroscopy tools. To read more visit: buff.ly/KpXPPaH
Visitors of the Harwell Heritage Network meeting observes Dr. Susan Nehzati explaining a data collection setup inside a beamline laboratory. The room is filled with scientific equipment, metal piping, cables, and control systems.
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
⭐ Shaping Tomorrow’s Heritage Starts here, With You⭐ The ARTEMIS Project has launched a European-wide survey to help us understand how digital tools are currently used in your field, what challenges you face, and what you expect from future technologies. To find out more visit: buff.ly/5h5xwBj
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
📢 We're proud to be a sponsor of the National Heritage Science Forum's inaugural conference this July! Our team will be there all day—come chat with us during breaks or lunch if you're interested in depositing your data with us. 👉 To find out more visit: buff.ly/lcLYPe8 #HeritageScience #NHFS2025
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
🏺 Join us in shaping the future of digital heritage preservation! We are advertising a fantastic new role: Linked Open Data Developer! To find out more visit: buff.ly/cFGM8na 📣 The deadline is 26.05.25 #DigitalHeritage #JobOpportunities #DigitalArchives #JobOpening #DigitalCareers #NowHiring
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
#CIfA2025 has started! 🏺 Come down to the Atrium on level zero and say hello!!
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