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1. Webinar: Embedding Sustainable Principles into Cultural Heritage Conservation Education 2. Call for abstracts - Publication on the painting of Eugène Delacroix - submission deadline November 12, 2025 3. Request For Advice - Student Project; Childs Toy Paper Accordion 4. IAP Virtual course: Hazards in Collections 5. FREE used Ion Chromatography system ICS-1100 6. RE: Call for Applications: 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: adrian hernandez Posted: Wednesday October 8, 2025 6:25 AM Subject: Webinar: Embedding Sustainable Principles into Cultural Heritage Conservation Education Message: Join us on Monday, October 13, at 8amPDT/11amEDT/4pmBST as the UK's Institute for Conservation's Sustainability Group hosts "Embedding Sustainable Principles into Cultural Heritage Conservation Education". This webinar will offer an overview of a comprehensive, multi-pronged initiative by speakers Justine Wuebold, Contract Research Facilitator at the UCLA/Getty program; Marlene Sámano, Head of Traditional and Sustainable Technologies Laboratory at Mexico's National School of Conservation, Restoration and Museography (ENCRyM); and Jaimie Cloud, Founder and President of the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education. Free to Icon members, £10 for non-members. More information and registration are here. <https://www.icon.org.uk/events/embedding-sustainable-principles-into-cultural-heritage-conservation-education.html?utm_campaign=External%2BNewsletter%2B-%2BOctober%2B2025&utm_medium=email> ------------------------------ adrian hernandez AIC Sustainability Committee Outreach Officer Graduate Fellow (Class of 2026) Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU ------------------------------ 2.From: Johanna Salvant Posted: Wednesday October 8, 2025 6:25 AM Subject: Call for abstracts - Publication on the painting of Eugène Delacroix - submission deadline November 12, 2025 Message: An issue of the journal Techn edited by the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Muses de France (C2RMF) will be dedicated to the Painting of Eugne Delacroix : materials, practices and restorations. Publication is planned for the beginning of 2026. Papers can be written in French or in English. Italian, German, and Spanish are also accepted. A call for abstracts (submission deadline : November 12, 2025) has been published and is available in English and French on Calenda : https://calenda.org/1285114# <https://calenda.org/1285114#> 3.From: Jean Brooks Posted: Wednesday October 8, 2025 6:26 AM Subject: Request For Advice - Student Project; Childs Toy Paper Accordion Message: Dear Colleagues, My name is Jean and I am currently in the final year of a three-year degree at City and Guilds London Art School studying Books and Paper Conservation. My paper object is a rather charming child's paper accordion which is marked "Made in Japan" (photos below). It has been difficult to find any information during my research. Has anyone repaired anything similar and can you provide some information about it? Could anyone suggest good paper alternatives to repair or replace the bellow mechanism? The current mechanism appear to be very cheap medium weight cardboard, hastily repaired with photo paper. Can you point me to a specialist or know of anyone who could offer further advice? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Jean ------------------------------ Jean Brooks London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 4.From: James Black Posted: Wednesday October 8, 2025 9:21 AM Subject: IAP Virtual course: Hazards in Collections Message: Date: Monday, 3rd – Tuesday, 4th November 2025 Tutor: Larry Carr Time: 1pm – 4.30pm BST both days Price: £145.00 Registration: You can register on Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1383912883689?aff=oddtdtcreator> For payment by bank transfer please contact us by email at [email protected] <[email protected]> This online course (which is conducted over two afternoons GMT) is a basic introduction to the topic of hazards in collections. It provides an awareness of a range of commonly encountered hazards, giving relevant object and archival examples, indicating situations where there may be a chance of being harmed and describing useful precautions which may help to reduce risks. The prime focus is the range of hazardous objects and hazardous materials which may be encountered by conservators, technicians, collections managers, registrars, etc who work with museum, gallery and other collections of objects and art. The emphasis is on the evaluation of the risks posed by different materials, measures to control / minimise such risks* and the practicalities of protecting oneself and other staff against them including the use of warning labelling. Over the 4 sessions, the materials covered include asbestos, radioactive substances, toxic metals, pesticides, biohazards, chemicals, poisons, controlled drugs, firearms and ammunition, nitrate film and polychlorinated biphenyls. Physical hazards (blades, glass, pressure vessels etc) are also considered. Handouts will be provided. * Legislation exists in most countries to control the availability and use of hazardous materials. This is mentioned in relation to UK law (which remains very close to the EU law) but not covered in detail. Larry Carr is one of the UK’s authorities in the subject of health hazards found in object collections. He is a health and safety professional with more than a decade of experience in the museums sector including the Science Museum, British Museum and other UK National Museums. More information: https://academicprojects.co.uk/courses/hazards-in-collections-two-session-virtual-course-5/ ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ James Black Co-ordinator International Academic Projects London www.academicprojects.co.uk ------------------------------ 5.From: Antanas Melinis Posted: Wednesday October 8, 2025 9:21 AM Subject: FREE used Ion Chromatography system ICS-1100 Message: The English Heritage Conservation Science team is giving away a used Dionex ICS-1100 ion chromatography system. The system comes with all original parts and an AS-DV autosampler (carousel) for 5 ml sample vials. However, some consumables like the suppressor and the column may require replacement for full functionality. This is a reliable IC system that can come in handy for analysing very dilute samples (down to approximately 0.1 ppm or less depending on ion), soluble salts on stone, diffusion tubes for pollution measurements etc. Interested parties are welcome to contact [email protected] <[email protected]> for an in-person viewing and collection from Greenwich, London, UK. 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Any information sent to English Heritage may become publicly available. 6.From: Anna Duer Posted: Wednesday October 8, 2025 3:55 PM Subject: RE: Call for Applications: 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science Message: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED The deadline to apply for the 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science has been extended to Monday, December 1, 2025. ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA [email protected] ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 10-07-2025 19:30 From: Anna Duer Subject: Call for Applications: 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science The Getty Conservation Institute invites applications for the 2026-2028 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science. Salary: $80,000 USD annually Link to application: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/4672/gci-postdoctoral-fellow-in-conservation-science/job <https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/4672/gci-postdoctoral-fellow-in-conservation-science/job> Questions? Email [email protected] <[email protected]> Application deadline: November 1, 2025 The Getty Conservation Institute <https://www.getty.edu/conservation-institute/>'s (GCI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science <https://www.getty.edu/projects/postdoctoral-fellowship-conservation-science/> is a two-year program designed to provide recent PhDs with experience in chemistry and other physical or material sciences with experience in conservation science. The 2026-2028 Postdoctoral Fellow will be an integral part of the GCI Science's Materials Characterization <https://www.getty.edu/conservation-institute/science/materials-characterization/> research group studying the diverse range of organic materials in cultural heritage. Major Job Responsibilities The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to engage in new and existing projects and research partnerships concerned with characterizing organic materials, primarily paints and plastics. An important part of the research will be developing analytical protocols and advanced data evaluation methods that can benefit other researchers in the field. Information from this research will aid in developing conservation treatment strategies and in technical art history studies. The applied nature of this work means that the Fellow will collaborate closely with researchers from other institutions and practicing conservators. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Applicants should have a recent (2020 or later) PhD in materials science or another relevant physical science, plus experimental research experience, strong instrumental analysis skills, and application of advanced data analysis tools to chromatographic data. Demonstrated proficiency in pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, size exclusion chromatography, and ion chromatography is highly desirable. An aptitude for self-directed learning and for working across academic disciplines is desirable, as are excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have an interest in the visual arts and a serious interest in pursuing a career in conservation science. The Fellowship runs from September 2026 to August 2028. In addition to an annual stipend and health insurance, the fellow will be provided an annual study trip allowance and other generous benefits including an apartment at Scholar Housing, a 38-unit complex located less than 2 miles (approximately 3 kilometers) from the main entrance to the Getty Center. HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates must apply online <https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/4672/gci-postdoctoral-fellow-in-conservation-science/job>. Please be prepared to upload a Statement of Interest; Doctoral Dissertation Plan or Abstract; Curriculum Vitae; Writing Sample; and Confirmation of Degree as a single PDF when prompted to upload your "resume" by the online application system. Candidates who successfully complete the online application process will receive an automated message via email. Additionally, two confidential letters of recommendation must be sent separately to [email protected] <[email protected]> and should also be received no later than November 1, 2025. Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. ------------------------------ Anna Duer Reference Librarian Getty Conservation Institute Los Angeles, CA [email protected] <[email protected]> ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
