Previous Events and Workshops

  • Natural Science Collections: The Basics

    (c)Leeds Museums and Galleries
    Monday, March 2, 2020 -
    10:15 to 16:15
    University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology

    A day exploring natural science collections aimed at those who have little to no experience or knowledge of working with them.

    Have you ever wanted to find out more about natural science collections, their care and use? Are you a non-specialist in need of some information on how to facilitate more access to natural science collections? Answer yes to either of these questions and this day is FOR YOU.

  • An introduction to mobilising your collection’s biodiversity data

    Monday, November 11, 2019 -
    10:30 to 17:30
    M Shed, Bristol
    This workshop, organised by NatSCA, Bristol Culture and NHM London, will take you through the steps required to digitise and share specimen occurrence data (‘what, where, when, who’) with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). A mixture of talks and exercises will provide achievable solutions, but also help delegates make the case for future investment.

    The workshop is aimed at people working with natural sciences collections who have a background in the subject but no experience of data mobilisation. Its focus is biological collections.

  • NatSCA Conference & AGM 2019

    Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 12:00 to Friday, May 3, 2019 - 17:00
    National Museum of Ireland - Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Arran Quay, Dublin, Ireland

    Registration is now open for #NatSCA 2019! The NatSCA Conference & AGM 2019 will be held between the 1st and 3rd May 2019 at the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin. Our theme this year is "Dead Interesting: Secrets of Collections Success" with a focus on collections, engagement and museums and tech. Book your place today!

  • Care and Conservation of Insect Collections

    (c)OUMNH
    Friday, March 22, 2019 -
    10:00 to 16:00
    Oxford University Museum of Natural History

    This one day course will cover all you need to know about looking after entomology collections, from modern collections management techniques and to practical remedial conservation skills. Starting with the basics, the morning session will focus on collections assessment and storage. The afternoon will involve participants in a hands-on practical session covering the various materials and methods used to conserve specimens. Further information from the day will be made available via an electronic resource pack.

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