{"id":42172,"date":"2025-02-14T17:56:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=42172"},"modified":"2025-02-14T17:56:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:56:57","slug":"ihbcs-selfstarter-opens-accessible-learning-to-all-on-our-home-page-with-new-branding-updates-more-for-emerging-conservation-professionals-so-say-what-more-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=42172","title":{"rendered":"IHBC\u2019s SelfStarter opens accessible learning to all: On our Home Page, with new branding, updates &amp; more for emerging Conservation Professionals \u2013 so say what more you need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IHBC_Selfstarter-graphic-feb2025.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IHBC_Selfstarter-graphic-feb2025-1024x248.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IHBC_Selfstarter-graphic-feb2025-1024x248.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IHBC_Selfstarter-graphic-feb2025-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IHBC_Selfstarter-graphic-feb2025-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IHBC_Selfstarter-graphic-feb2025-1536x372.png 1536w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IHBC_Selfstarter-graphic-feb2025.png 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHBC\u2019s SelfStarter hub &#8211; our \u2018quick guide to conservation online\u2019, targeting emerging Conservation Professionals but open to all &#8211; has just benefited from a refresh, with new branding and more, and as that\u2019s just the start our update, just let us know what more you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>IHBC Director Se\u00e1n O\u2019Reilly said: \u2018The SelfStarter is a wide-ranging hub connecting self-directed learning and career guidance from across our website.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018And as we say there, please do \u2018\u2026 take a few minutes to see how the UK\u2019s lead body for built and historic environment conservation can help you learn, earn and have fun!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018We\u2019ve refined our profile since this was first developed \u2013 helped not least by a focus inspired by our Charter explorations \u2013 so before we do more, we want to gather thoughts, so please do feed these back to us\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, regardless of your skills, after you\u2019ve looked though our light refresh, please use the \u2018final\u2019 panel, on \u2018PERSPECTIVES &amp; FEEDBACK\u2019, because \u2013 as we say there &#8211; we are: \u2018Welcoming improvement\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHBC writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026 The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) is the UK\u2019s key professional body for conservation specialists from all skills and disciplines. We aim to help everyone understand more about the \u2018why\u2019 and \u2018how\u2019 of looking after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>. buildings, their fabric, setting and interiors, old and new<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>. places, including gardens and cultural landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>. and any areas valued for their cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHBC is a UK body, but many of the ideas and resources here reflect global values and principles in conservation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This SelfStarter resource guides students, trainees, researchers and anyone interested in learning more about conservation using the wide range of resources, guidance, opportunities and links available across our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The page may be used by anyone interested in learning more about the built and historic environment, whether through learning or volunteering\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Links include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GAIN EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be an IHBC member to learn with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you don\u2019t have to be paid to learn through experience: volunteering can be one of the best ways to build up your experience in conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VOLUNTEERS &amp; CARERS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going from learning to earning with the IHBC&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs in conservation careers are hugely varied, as are the routes to them! But do remember that you must decide for yourself how best to build skills that are marketable, and some of your best learning experiences can be achieved as a volunteer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RESEARCH &amp; LEARNING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting off with the IHBC\u2019s web resources!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a few minutes to see how the UK\u2019s lead body for built and historic environment conservation can help you learn, earn and have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONLINE LEARNING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building your networks online is easier than you might think, and can help you get work &amp; experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AWARDS &amp; FUNDING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not in, you can\u2019t win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards, bursaries and research funding register real success early in your career or training, so don\u2019t miss the chance to leap ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STANDARDS &amp; DUTIES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just what is conservation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conservation is a term that is used in many different ways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FRIENDS &amp; FAMILY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conservation brings you into a big and exciting world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the world around conservation, whether as a student, volunteer or research specialist, is critical for successful understanding and career progress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PERSPECTIVES &amp; FEEDBACK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcoming improvement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/selfstarter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more&#8230;.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IHBC\u2019s SelfStarter hub &#8211; our \u2018quick guide to conservation online\u2019, targeting emerging Conservation Professionals but open to all &#8211; has just benefited from a refresh, with new branding and more, and as that\u2019s just the start our update, just &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=42172\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[6,58,17,18,20,30,23,9,29,50,31,16,248,22,140],"class_list":["post-42172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ihbc-newsblog","tag-building","tag-charity","tag-climate-change","tag-conservation","tag-cpd","tag-environment","tag-expertise","tag-government","tag-heritage","tag-learning","tag-nature","tag-planning","tag-resources","tag-skills","tag-volunteering"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=42172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42174,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42172\/revisions\/42174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=42172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=42172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}