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- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 20/01/2026
- IHBC responds to MHCLG consultation on ‘Reforms to the statutory consultee system’, highlighting the ‘serious threat to heritage conservation’ they represent 20/01/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Save the Date’ notice for all Branch Committees: Have your say at our next online Branch Connection Event, 22 January 2025, 2pm – 4pm 20/01/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: FREE CPD at London’s LPOC Listed Property Show, Olympia, 30-31 Jan 20/01/2026
- Check out IHBC’s new-style ‘CPD Circular’ & feed back: With ‘at-a-glance colour coding’, Director’s CPD Spotlight (ICOMOS-CIF 2026, Granada, 11-13/03), simpler format & more 20/01/2026
- IHBC’s Research Signpost: SAHGB announces recipients of Spring 2025 ‘Research and Publication Grants’ 20/01/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB on ‘the minister who did most for conservation’: Wayland Young 20/01/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: The Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse, a ‘much-loved former venue in Yorkshire’ devastated by huge blaze 20/01/2026
- Bridge deterioration unnoticed for 15 years raises alarm on lack of technical expertise in LAs following report to Cross Safety 20/01/2026
- Winner of the RIAS Doolan Award 2025: Category B-listed Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen by Stallen Brand 20/01/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: CyArk & WMF offer virtual tours to remote cultural heritage 20/01/2026
- IHBC’s newest ‘Branch Committee Bulletin, from the IHBC’s Director’: National updates for volunteer leads includes notice on ‘Online Branch Connection Event’, 22 /01 16/01/2026
- IHBC responds to MHCLG consultation on ‘Reforms to the statutory consultee system’, highlighting the ‘serious threat to heritage conservation’ they represent 16/01/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Save the Date’ notice for all Branch Committees: Have your say at our next online Branch Connection Event, 22 January 2025, 2pm – 4pm 16/01/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: FREE CPD at London’s LPOC Listed Property Show, Olympia, 30-31 Jan 16/01/2026
- IHBC celebrates SAHGB 2025 Annual Awards, including SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award success at HESPR member Donald Insall Associates 16/01/2026
- IHBC’s Research Signpost: ‘Who stays and who leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and heritage Careers’ from the PEC 16/01/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £14K+ of weekly works: English Council seeks architectural adviser for GII LB, to 30/01 & £14.4K 16/01/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (CBBC) doorstep’: ‘Newcastle’s Bird poo bridge –Nine TONNES of mess removed from historic landmark’ 16/01/2026
- New Corporate Strategy from Natural England 16/01/2026
- New Newsletter from TCPA on Healthy Homes 16/01/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Global & Spooky) doorstep’: Historic Ghosts house gains digital protection, as engineers create 3D model of West Horsley Place 16/01/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 AGM concludes successfully: All nominations ratified resolutions adopted, including talks, thanks, Charter progress, elections, congratulations and more 13/01/2026
- IHBC’s Context 185 under the spotlight: IHBC’s accessible CPD for Conservation Professionals, with Bob Kindred’s ‘Periodically’ – bite-sized & from the best 13/01/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Save the Date’ notice for all Branch Committees: Have your say at our next online Branch Connection Event, 22 January 2025, 2pm – 4pm 13/01/2026
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IHBC’s Annual School ‘Save the Date’ notice & Home Page launch: IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ & up to 20 hours CPD – accessible, interdisciplinary, cost-effective
The IHBC is delighted to announce the launch of the Home Page of the 2026 Annual School, to take place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ and across up to 20 hours CPD.
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IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: West Dean’s 10% discount on specialist Conservation courses for IHBC members (all categories)
West Dean House by Charlesdrakew at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The IHBC is has agreed a 10% discount for all members on West Dean’s celebrated and specialist Conservation courses (see terms, conditions and code below).
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IHBC’s Annual School ‘Save the Date’ notice & Home Page launch: IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ & up to 20 hours CPD – accessible, interdisciplinary, cost-effective
The IHBC is delighted to announce the launch of the Home Page of the 2026 Annual School, to take place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ and across up to 20 hours CPD.
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Tagged building, conservation, cpd, environment, event, expertise, heritage, industry, learning, planning, reuse, skills
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IHBC’s ‘Research’ signpost: Interim evaluation on the ‘Know Your Neighbourhood Fund’
Government has issued and interim evaluation report on the Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) Fund is an up to £30Mn package of funding to widen participation in volunteering and tackle loneliness in 27 disadvantaged areas across England, including up to £10m … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2025
image for illustration: Geoffrey Buildings, Birmingham – Peter Badcock The West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust is hosting a heritage Careers fair on 13 October 2025, from 10.00am.
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PASS IT ON: – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCNewcastle2026 as IHBC’s 2025 Student Award has closing date extended to 30/09
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will now close on 3o September 2025, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2024 OR 30 September 2025 – … Continue reading
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IHBC launches FREE ‘Events Calendar’ submission form – with potential for inclusion in our celebrated monthly CPD Circular
The IHBC has issued a new form to help ensure sector events with IHBC CPD values can be considered for inclusion in our free IHBC ‘Events Calendar’, with submissions required at least 2 weeks before the end any month to … Continue reading
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PASS IT ON: – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCNewcastle2026 as IHBC’s 2025 Student Award has closing date extended to 30/09
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will now close on 3o September 2025, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2024 OR 30 September 2025 – … Continue reading
IHBC’s Annual School ‘Save the Date’ notice & Home Page launch: IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ & up to 20 hours CPD – accessible, interdisciplinary, cost-effective
The IHBC is delighted to announce the launch of the Home Page of the 2026 Annual School, to take place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ and across up to 20 hours CPD.
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Tagged conservation, cpd, event, expertise, heritage, interdisciplinary, learning, networking, professional, skills
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IHBC‘s ‘Research’ Signpost: HE/EH/AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership – ‘Call for Proposals 2025’, from mediaeval fragments & Roman life to wellbeing, inclusion & labour, to 28/11
image for illustration: Whitby Abbey by Peter Badcock Historic England (HE) and English Heritage (EH) have launched their call for proposals for AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership projects, with Studentship proposals to be aligned with one of their five Priority Research … Continue reading
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Tagged archaeology, doctorate, expertise, heritage, learning, networking, partnership, research, skills, students
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IHBC’s Annual School ‘Save the Date’ notice & Home Page launch: IHBC’s 2026 Newcastle School, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ & up to 20 hours CPD – accessible, interdisciplinary, cost-effective
The IHBC is delighted to announce the launch of the Home Page of the 2026 Annual School, to take place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 18-20 June, on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ and across up to 20 hours CPD.
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Tagged building, climate change, conference, conservation, cpd, environment, expertise, government, heritage, learning, nature, planning
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IHBC’s online Council ‘Save the Date’ notice: Wednesday 8th October, 4.30pm, features ‘Heritage skills…’ with Nicola Duncan-Finn – all members invited (booking details to come)
IHBC’s next online Council, exclusive to all IHBC members, will take place on 8 October, chaired by IHBC President Rebecca Thompson and featuring CPD ‘Heritage skills and the CITB’s response’, by Nicola Duncan-Finn.
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IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: West Dean’s 10% discount on specialist Conservation courses for IHBC members (all categories
West Dean House by Charlesdrakew at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The IHBC is has agreed a 10% discount for all members on West Dean’s celebrated and specialist Conservation courses (see terms, conditions and code below).
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University of Greenwich and the University of Kent announce ‘trailblazing’ collaboration: New ‘super-university’
The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have today, 10 September 2025, announced our intention to formally collaborate.
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IHBC’s September ‘CPD Circular’: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events & resources, with CPD Branch Partnerships, STBA/IHBC ‘Heritage Retrofit Methodology’ and much more
IHBC’s September CPD Circular lists accessible, cost-effective ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) opportunities, including priority IHBC CPD Branch Partnership events, CPD Provider and other network training, alongside our joint STBA/IHBC Autumn webinar series on Heritage Retrofit Methodology.
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IHBC’s 2025 Gus Astley Student Award for heritage work on UK courses: Closing date extended to 30/09 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCNewcastle2026
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will now close on 3o September 2025, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2024 OR 30 September 2025 – … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 2025 Gus Astley Student Award for heritage work on UK courses: Closing date extended to 30/09 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCNewcastle2026
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will now close on 3o September 2025, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2024 OR 30 September 2025 – … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 2025 Gus Astley Student Award for heritage work on UK courses: Closing date extended to 30/09 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCNewcastle2026
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will now close on 3o September 2025, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2024 OR 30 September 2025 – … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes RICS’ #IHBCShrewsbury2025 School ‘Friend’ benefit: RICS’ rates for members at Global Building Conservation Conference, ‘Sharing heritage skills…’, 25/09, online, 7hrs CPD
The IHBC is delighted to announce that, thanks not least to the efforts of our West Midlands Branch team and School Friend lead, RICS & IHBC member Jessica Jones, IHBC members (all categories) can enjoy RICS rates at the online … Continue reading
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IHBC launches FREE ‘Events Calendar’ submission form – with potential for inclusion in our celebrated monthly CPD Circular
The IHBC has issued a new form to help ensure sector events with IHBC CPD values can be considered for inclusion in our free IHBC ‘Events Calendar’, with submissions required at least 2 weeks before the end any month to … Continue reading
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Tagged building, climate change, communications, conservation, cpd, environment, expertise, government, heritage, learning, nature, planning, skills
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IHBC’s 2025 Gus Astley Student Award for heritage work on UK courses: Closing date extended to 30/09 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCNewcastle2026
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will now close on 3o September 2025, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2024 OR 30 September 2025 – … Continue reading
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New era for Somerset students and communities as UCS College Group launches
A fresh chapter in education has begun across Somerset this August, as Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) and Strode College officially unite to form University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS College Group).
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IHBC’s 2025 Gus Astley Student Award for heritage work on UK courses: Closing date extended to 30/09 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCNewcastle2026
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award will now close on 3o September 2025, so if you have relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, completed by 30 September 2024 OR 30 September 2025 – … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: West Dean’s 10% discount on specialist Conservation courses for IHBC members (all categories)
West Dean House by Charlesdrakew at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The IHBC is has agreed a 10% discount for all members on West Dean’s celebrated and specialist Conservation courses (see terms, conditions and code below).
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IHBC members with benefits: HBPGE invitation to free Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens Event 2025, 11/11, London
The Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens invites IHBC members to join us for the HBPGE 2025 event, which is free to attend and held annually in parallel with the Historic Houses AGM, 11/11, 9 – 5, QEII Centre, Westminster.
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