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- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 31/07/2026
- SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2026 open: Celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’, to 20 August 31/07/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: AJ Opinion: ‘… industry demands retrofit-first… new government shouldn’t waste a second…’ 31/07/2026
- IHBC ‘PRACTICE’ CPD signpost: Historic England Guidance on Thatching Materials 31/07/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £624K+ costed works this week: Welsh Council seeks qualified team for public realm strategy, to 07/08, £204K+ 31/07/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Emergency crews battle huge blaze at historic former Catholic convent in Hastings 31/07/2026
- RTPI finds just 0.56% of people engage with local plan consultations 31/07/2026
- CIC on Apprenticeship Assessment Reform: ‘What Built Environment Professionals Need to Know’ 31/07/2026
- AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards 2026 shortlist… ‘Conservation and historic’ and ‘Positive addition’ 31/07/2026
- Managing Risks and Reputation in Fundraising: Arts, Culture and Heritage – A comprehensive guide and toolkit 31/07/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: ‘Absolute madness’ – Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker in Berlin 31/07/2026
- IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 28/07/2026
- As 90% of ‘Virtual’ Newcastle School feedback is ‘5/5’ or ‘4/5’, IHBC celebrates success in 2026, in learning, partnerships, friends & more, with thanks & congrats to all as Bristol 2027 looms, in June, on ‘Climate Change and Significance’ 28/07/2026
- SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2026 open: Celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’, to 20 August 28/07/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award for heritage work on UK courses: Open to 31/08 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCBristolBath2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’ 28/07/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: ‘Help Tackle One of Construction’s Biggest Killers: – Dust’…. a 5-minute survey open to 31 July 28/07/2026
- IHBC ‘PRACTICE’ CPD signpost: Updated emergency planning for heritage guidance from HE 28/07/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: BD review of the ‘Royal Festival Hall: A Living Icon’ 28/07/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (‘expert’) doorstep’: … ‘five reasons why Victorian houses are cooler than modern buildings’ 28/07/2026
- CITB and FMB launch retrofit research report to underpin a new Sector Skills Plan to strengthen retrofit skills 28/07/2026
- Industry leaders led by ICE call for new UK PM to ‘re-commit’ to existing infrastructure plans 28/07/2026
- RTPI CE on ‘Planning England’s future: The case for a National Spatial Framework’ – Clarity, Coordination and Confidence 28/07/2026
- Historic England’s HERs Grant Calls 28/07/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Building homes without making places… There are political crises … 28/07/2026
- IHBC’s special thanks from our Newcastle 2026 School to our ‘Exhibitor Hub’ supporters, as we look forward to School, events & more in 2027 – Bristol & Bath, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’ 24/07/2026
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New European Urban Initiative Survey (EUI) on sustainable urban futures launched
European Urban Initiative (EUI) has launched a forward-looking survey to gather insights from urban practitioners and policymakers across Europe, to identify key trends, challenges, knowledge gaps and support needs in European sustainable urban development.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: European Commission and Europa Nostra announce the winners of Europe’s top heritage awards 2026, with public voting to 12/05
The European Commission and Europa Nostra have announced the 2026 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, as Europe’s most prestigious awards for heritage go to 30 exemplary projects and champions from 18 countries across the continent.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: European Heritage Hub selects 10 new ‘Local Good Practices’ across Europe
The EU-funded European Heritage Hub has announced the selection of 10 initiatives from its recent Open Call for Local Good Practices, aimed at identifying exemplary local practices in the field of cultural heritage that contribute to the triple transformation (green, … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Eiffel Tower staircase up for auction
image for illustration: Arnaud Ligny – Tour Eiffel, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons A staircase that once connected the tower’s second and third floors of the Eiffel Tower, is estimated to fetch between €120,000 and €150,000 at a coming … Continue reading
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Join the ‘Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2026’ in Malta | Apply by 15 May
As part of their ‘Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2026’ programme, Europa Nostra and INTO – the International National Trusts Organisation – are looking to select c.10 heritage professionals to gather in Malta to exchange best practices, discuss key challenges, and … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: European Heritage Hub launches ‘Open Call’ for articles under In Varietate Concordia Columns initiative
The European Heritage Hub launched a new Open Call for opinion articles and columns through its In Varietate Concordia initiative, inviting Europe’s cultural and intellectual community to share insights.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Launch of ICOMOS Report on the Implementation of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
On 20 January 2026, the ICOMOS Expert Group on EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) Implementation launched the ICOMOS Report on the Implementation of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026, entries open to 16/01/2026
EUROPA NOSTRA and ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage – have launched the Call for Entries for the fourth edition of the Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Cultural and Natural Heritage.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep 2: ‘Europa?Nostra on new Culture Compass for Europe – ‘When Culture wins, Europe wins’
Europa?Nostra, the pan-European Voice of Civil Society committed to Cultural Heritage, also in its role as Leader of the European Heritage Hub, welcomes and strongly endorses the Culture?Compass for Europe.
IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: European Heritage Hub’s ‘Call for good practices’ – ‘Cultural heritage as an asset for the green, digital and social transformation’, to 19/12
Cities and regions : European Heritage Hub makes a call for submissions on good practices in cultural heritage.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Europa Nostra on ‘European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025’, Brussels 12-15 Oct – ‘Heritage Matters for Europe
The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025 will take place from 12 to 15 October in Brussels, Belgium.
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IHBC welcomes ODs, DODs, HODs & EHODs: Open Days for locally-led heritage resources and projects across September and beyond
The IHBC is once again delighted to welcome the suite of volunteer-led and publicly supported events across September that open access to local heritage places and resources: Open Doors (Wales), Doors Open Days (Scotland), Heritage Open Days (England) & European … Continue reading
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European Commission and Europa Nostra announce the winners of Europe’s top heritage awards 2025
On June 12 the European Commission and Europa Nostra announced the 2025 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, which are co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union, with 30 outstanding winners from 24 … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: URBACT on ‘transferring successful urban practices between cities’
European cities are in a constant state of evolution, which is precisely why programmes like URBACT are so valuable: they identify successful urban practices, promote them, and actively support their transfer between cities across Europe.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Europa Nostra wins the prestigious Empress Theophano Prize 2025
Awarded each year to honour an exceptional contribution to bridging human divides through the promotion of Europe’s common values, the Empress Theophano Prize 2025 will be presented to Europa Nostra, for championing the cohesive power of cultural heritage for the … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: UK redoubles Horizon push as Kyle forges deeper R&I links with EU
UK Science and Tech Secretary announces renewed push to turbo-charge UK-EU science and technology links, to tackle shared global challenges.
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European Urban Initiative: Autumn call for Peer Reviews is open to 13/11
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The European Urban Initiative (EUI) call for EUI Peer Reviews opens on 1 October and closes on 13 November.
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