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- Note to all IHBC Members: Our MARSH AWARD call dates are changing… opening end September and closing December, so get ready now! 08/09/2026
- IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call, opening 14/09 – ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises Commercial companies etc. 08/09/2026
- IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 08/09/2026
- IHBC members with benefits 1: ‘Lutyens & Liverpool’, 6-7 Nov, Lutyens Trust member rates for IHBC, with options for Full (£120), Day (£100), Talk, Walk, Student and more 08/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Intervention’ CPD Signpost: SHBT ‘Futureproofing’ project case study aims to sensitively & effectively retrofit buildings in use 08/09/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: Building, on new NPPF, ‘… a pretty bold swing… but…!’ 08/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: HE on ‘Remarkable Church with Unrivalled Collection of Stained Glass by Artist Harry Clarke Now Grade II* Listed’ 08/09/2026
- HES survey on use of new service trove.scot: to 28 Feb 2027 08/09/2026
- Government UK on ‘How to treat irreplaceable habitat for biodiversity net gain’ 08/09/2026
- Heritage projects shortlisted for RIBA’s inaugural Conservation Award 2026 08/09/2026
- Celebrating the Launch of RICHeS-funded Museum ‘Multiscale Heritage X-ray Imaging Centre’ investment 08/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: World’s ocean to be better protected as UK ratifies landmark treaty 08/09/2026
- IHBC’s new CPD Circular: Your user-friendly ‘What’s on’ guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, in Branches – from ambling at Amberley to linking in Lincoln & networking in NI – CPD Providers & more… 04/09/2026
- IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call, opening 14/09 – ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 04/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 04/09/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 04/09/2026
- IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference 04/09/2026
- IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’, 23-24/09, Milton Keynes 04/09/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 04/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: Professional standards and ethical uses of AI, from the RTPI 04/09/2026
- IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £40K+ costed works this week: Cultural centre seeks feasibility study to strengthen role, to 23/09 04/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Network Rail begins £3.6m restoration of historic Avon Viaduct 04/09/2026
- HE announces further round of two major grant schemes: HAR Capital and POW Renewal (18/09 & 02/10) 04/09/2026
- HES confirms to BEFS plans to refresh Planning Advice for Archaeology and Conservation Areas 04/09/2026
- HE etc. announce Collaborative Doctoral Opportunities 04/09/2026
Tag Archives: survey
HES survey on use of new service trove.scot: to 28 Feb 2027
Historic Environment Scotland(HES) want to hear views and experiences of using its new service trove.scot and has launched a survey to take feedback, which closes on 28 February 2027
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IHBC calls for sign-up to UK-wide survey of heritage workers who ‘use science and technology’: Led by RICHeS & Icon, to 31 August
The Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has commissioned Icon to undertake the first ever UK-wide survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce, and if you ‘use science and technology in your work’ we need your help … Continue reading
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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
The IHBC has launched its call to register ‘Interest’ in our new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’, for service leads in built and historic environment conservation-led learning & training programmes & courses, with resources allocated, advocacy a priority, and … Continue reading
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IHBC ‘Research’ CPD signpost: … UK-wide survey: Heritage and Conservation Science Workforce: ‘Please complete and share’, from RICHeS and Icon, to 31 August
The Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has commissioned Icon to undertake the first ever UK-wide survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce and we need your help to make it count, open to 31/08.
New 20 July close for IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to help local government conservation services: ‘… remarkable response already… so still time to shape our high-level advocacy’
IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to Local Government conservation Officers and services for ‘advice, input and suggestions’ on possible improvements that we can pass on to UK Governments as part of our ‘5 Commitments to Parliament’ has had its closing date extended … Continue reading
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New 20 July close for IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to help local government conservation services: ‘… remarkable response already… so still time to shape our high-level advocacy’
IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to Local Government conservation Officers and services for ‘advice, input and suggestions’ on possible improvements that we can pass on to UK Governments as part of our ‘5 Commitments to Parliament’ has had its closing date extended … Continue reading
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UK Government ‘Call for evidence’ (real world and quantitative especially): Strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations, to 12/08
Government UK has issued a ‘Call for Evidence’ to inform future policy on those working in the building professions, trades and occupations, welcoming ‘real world examples and quantitative data wherever possible, open to 12 August 2026
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Historic Environment Scotland is looking for your thoughts on volunteering – we need your input, to 19 July!
Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) survey asks if you ‘Want to volunteer with us’, outlines how to get involved, what opportunities are on offer and how to help you ‘find an experience you’ll love’.
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IHBC seeks suggestions from officers & advisers etc. in UK local government conservation services to inform our ‘call for changes’ to governments, to 10/07 & after
Following our Parliamentary Commitments in 2025, the IHBC asks members, contacts and networks across UK Local Government (LG) conservation services for ‘advice, input and suggestions’ from Conservation Service Officers’ in Local Government, so we can call on UK governments to … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: ‘Help Tackle One of Construction’s Biggest Killers: – Dust’…. a 5-minute survey open to 31 July
Dr.Scott McGibbon IHBC, at Pvotal Consultancy, seeks help to develop flexible Silica dust CPD courses for professionals etc, and has launched a 5-minute survey to scope interest in tackling ‘One of Construction’s Biggest Killers: – Dust’.
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Call for evidence: Strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations, to 12 August
A call for evidence to inform future policy on those working in the building professions, trades and occupations, with the call to close on 12 August 2026.
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Tagged built environment, construction, government, professionals, research, strategy, survey, trades
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IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to Officers & advisers etc. in UK LG conservation, to help inform our ‘call for changes’ to governments, open to 10/07 & after, and for network circulation
Following our Parliamentary Commitments in 2025, the IHBC asks members, contacts and networks across UK Local Government (LG) conservation services for ‘advice, input and suggestions’ from Conservation Service Officers’ in Local Government, so we can call on UK governments to … Continue reading
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IHBC launches survey seeking suggestions for improvements from officers and advisers in local government conservation services across the UK
The IHBC wants to support our local government conservation services by offering some useful suggestions for improvements to governments across the UK, to help both service users and local government conservation officers and advisers and we need your advice, input … Continue reading
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New survey calls for contributions to new annual report on heritage sector resilience and for case studies, to 19 June
England’s Historic Environment Forum (HEF) is calling for contributions to new annual report on heritage sector resilience, to 19 June.
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Spotlighting IHBC’s latest (members-only) Council, on local conservation services etc.: Informing a survey to shape Parliamentary advocacy, with IHBC’s Sarah Homer
IHBC’s latest Council received impressively positive feedback, but was very busy, so this NewsBlog post spotlights a paper easily missed in this ‘exploration of conservation services’, our plans for a light-touch survey to shape our response the 3rd of our … Continue reading
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New survey calls for contributions to new annual report on heritage sector resilience and for case studies, to 19 June
England’s Historic Environment Forum (HEF) is calling for contributions to new annual report on heritage sector resilience, to 19 June.
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Tagged historic environment, research, survey
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THA & University of Oxford explore ‘what makes partnerships across heritage sector and academia work’: Survey closing extended to 12 June
The Heritage Alliance (THA) seeks survey input, case studies etc to produce a report/guide showcasing the value of academic engagement with the heritage sector, highlighting case studies, best practice, challenges…
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Tagged academia, heritage, partnerships, survey
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Heritage Sector Resilience & Collaboration 2025-26: Call for case studies and survey responses to 19 June
England’s Historic Environment Forum (HEF) is launching a new annual report taking stock of heritage bodies’ actions to strengthen sector resilience, and seeks survey input (only 15 mins) & case studies by 19/06.
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Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) User Needs Survey – Year 2: Open to 31 May
The Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) is a new national platform designed to support heritage science research across the UK.
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THA & University of Oxford explore ‘what makes partnerships across heritage sector and academia work’: Survey closing extended to 12 June
The Heritage Alliance (THA) seeks survey input, case studies etc to produce a report/guide showcasing the value of academic engagement with the heritage sector, highlighting case studies, best practice, challenges…
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Tagged academia, conservation, expertise, heritage, network, survey
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Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) User Needs Survey – Year 2
The Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) is a new national platform designed to support heritage science research across the UK.
Heritage Network gathers data on ‘The impact of community-led heritage’, asking: ‘What did Impact 2025 show?’
image for illustration: Colin Smith / The Mill of Benholm via Wikimedia Commons Heritage Network members are filling out the latest Impact Survey, and the results from this survey will generate the Impact Report, an annual report that gets circulated … Continue reading
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THA & University of Oxford explore ‘what makes partnerships across heritage sector and academia work’: Survey open to 1 June
The Heritage Alliance (THA) seeks survey input, case studies etc to produce a report/guide showcasing the value of academic engagement with the heritage sector, highlighting case studies, best practice, challenges…
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Tagged heritage, Heritage Alliance, research, survey
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: 8 URBACT Good Practices turning cooperation into ‘Social Innovation’… powered by the people with a survey too
As cities experiment with how people and institutions collaborate in different ways and spaces, ‘Social innovation’ is becoming a new way of governing and shaping the public realm, grounded in the collective intelligence of the people.
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