Are you an early career heritage scientist, or a trainee or research student in a related discipline? We’d love to hear from you.

The National Heritage Science Forum is running two online focus group sessions to understand how emerging researchers and professionals would use the new Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS). This is a genuine opportunity to shape how the platform develops – your insights will directly influence the services, training resources, and support that HSDS provides.

As a thank you, we’re offering £100 (or voucher equivalent) for participating in both sessions, paid following completion of Session 2.

What’s involved?

Two online sessions (via Zoom or Teams), each up to 3 hours with a break:

• Session 1: Awareness and Expectations – what do you know about HSDS, and what would you need from it?
• Session 2: Use and Experience – exploring how you might use HSDS for data discovery, analysis, and deposition

Sessions will run in March 2026, from 14:00-16.30 on Wed 11 March & Wed 25 March.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking participants from varied heritage science disciplines, including PhD and Masters researchers, early career professionals, and trainees working in conservation, archaeological science, materials analysis, heritage management, or related fields. No prior knowledge of HSDS is required.

Interested?

Please sign up by March 6th using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/grr1kgKDPX 

Places are limited and your participation in the Focus Groups will be confirmed by email, as soon as possible. 

Pass it on! If you know someone who might be interested in taking part, please do pass on this email. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch – I’m happy to tell you more about the research.

Best wishes,

Manda

Manda Forster PhD MCIfA FSA Scot

manda@tacit-heritage.co.uk

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