Daily Archives: 09/05/2023

IHBC EM Branch updates on IHBC25-supported CPD and celebrations at Hardwick Hall 27 March, marking IHBC’s 25th anniversary

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To help mark the IHBC’s 25th anniversary – #IHBC25 – IHBC’s East Midlands (EM) Branch opened a day of celebration and learning at The National Trust’s Hardwick Hall on 27 March, when Ramona Usher, IHBC Professional Development Officer, also offered … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s May CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards and more, featuring IHBC’s 2023 Annual School – online and in-person, in Swansea, 21-24 June

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The IHBC’s CPD Circular for May is now out, listing low-cost training and upskilling opportunities – including Research and Awards listings – and featuring network CPD, IHBC’s AGM and 2023 School and more – to guide busy heritage practitioners on … Continue reading →

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IHBC Welcomes MFL as Principal Sponsor for the 2023 Swansea Annual School, online and in Swansea, 21-24 June

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The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) is delighted to announce MFL, as the Principal Sponsor for the institute’s 2023 Annual School and Heritage MarketPlace:LIVE from 21-24 June 2023, in person in Swansea and online.

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IHBC Research Signpost: Russell Curtis on Housing Capacity around rural stations

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Stuart Curtis has published his investigation of ‘Housing around Rural Stations  An examination of the potential for rural stations to help alleviate the housing crisis’. image: for illustration only

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Dezeen features ‘The hollowness of Architects Declare…’

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IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features Chris Hocknell in Dezeen on how the ‘… hollowness of … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Historic bridge linking Scotland and England to reopen after £10.5M renovation

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The Scotsman has reported on the Union Chain Bridge reopening after £10.5 million restoration, which links Scotland and England and is ‘thought to be the oldest vehicle suspension bridge in the world still in operation’. image: for illustration – By … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s new Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development appointed

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Christina McKelvie has been appointed as Scotland’s Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development. image: Scottish Government website

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Construction charity launches mental health awareness campaign

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Construction industry charity Lighthouse Club has launched a campaign to raise mental health awareness and prevent suicide in the construction sector: Help Inside the Hard Hat. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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Seven sites confirmed in the running for UNESCO World Heritage Status

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The Government has revealed the seven places it is backing to win UNESCO World Heritage Status. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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HE Training adds learning platform and online courses

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Historic England (HE) has launched new training courses for the heritage sector on their dedicated Learning Platform, with ‘Heritage in Planning: Essentials’ open for enrolment alongside a ‘Key Skills’ course on research project management.

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Historic Houses: 2023 Garden of the Year Award open, with voting closing 31/08

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The Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2023 kicked off on 1 April 2023 with six beautiful gardens competing to be named the Garden of the Year in a public vote that closes on 31 August.

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AJ retrotfit awards 2023 announced

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The Architect’s Journal (AJ) has announced the winners of the Retrofit Awards 2023. image: for illustration only

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