Daily Archives: 27/02/2015

IHBC Gus Astley Student Awards 2014: 6 prizewinners!

Posted on 27/02/2015 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC is delighted to announce the winner of the IHBC Gus Astley Student Awards for 2014 as Cambridge student Sarah Hendriks, for her exploration of ‘Spaces for Secular Music Performance in Seventeenth-Century England’, one of 6 entrants selected by … Continue reading →

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IHBC TeamStarter CPD primers: Historic Scotland & RCAHMS

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On 12 March the IHBC’s Director, Seán O’Reilly, and LETS Liaison Officer, Kate Kendall, will offer ‘drop-in’ hour-long CPD sessions to staff of Historic Scotland and RCHAMS, to introduce the IHBC’s evolving team-training strategy, the IHBC’s ‘TeamStarter’ programme. Seán O’Reilly … Continue reading →

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IHBC Scotland Branch: Affiliates support seminar in Stirling – 13 March

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The Scotland Branch of the IHBC is offering Affiliates and, subject to availability, interested colleagues, places at a free seminar advising on how to develop applications for professional membership of the institute, with the 2-hour seminar programme taking place over … Continue reading →

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Call for Entries: EH Heritage Angel awards

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The 2015 English Heritage ‘Heritage Angel’ awards are now open for entries, recognising the efforts of dedicated local people with four categories recognising the best in work to properties at risk and a closing date of 26 April. The four … Continue reading →

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Guardian Opinion: Should Edinburgh lose WHS status?

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An article in the Guardian written by David Black (chair of Edinburgh’s Southside Association) questions whether Edinburgh should retain its WHS status and the effect of recent planning decisions on the city. View the article

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Ebay style Online Dispute Resolution for small claims on the way?

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Members involved in construction work may be interested to know about ideas for new proposals to deal with small claims; a three tier online dispute resolution process (HM Online Court) has been proposed by the Civil Justice Council in a … Continue reading →

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AHRC funded report on cultural ecology -including HE

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The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has published a report into the ‘cultural ecology’ of the UK, and IHBC members will be interested to read about the examples within relating to the importance of heritage and the urban realm, … Continue reading →

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WG £5 million funding for town centres

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The Welsh Government have announced a £5 million funding scheme for town centres, offering loans to seven local authorities for 15 years to boost regeneration.  The Welsh Government writes: Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has recently announced £5 … Continue reading →

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How to develop inclusive buildings

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A new construction industry action plan has been developed by DCLG and the Design Council to help guide inclusive design for all, entitled ‘Inclusive Environments: Built Environment Industry Action Plan’.  DCLG writes: Minister for Communities Stephen Williams and Minister for … Continue reading →

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HLF boost for world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit complex

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The Brooklands museum in Surrey has received a grant of £4.6 million to restore part of the oldest purpose built motor racing track in the world, and provide facilities to house their aircraft and showcase manufacturing and engineering techniques in … Continue reading →

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