Life beyond university

From First Steps to PhD: Learning Through Conservation Conferences

Whether you’re just beginning your conservation journey or you’re deep into doctoral research, conferences offer a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. Two University of Lincoln...

Unlocking Conservation Excellence: Real-World Learning and Industry Connections at the University of Lincoln

LSHH Conservation staff reflect on a recent industry event showcasing student projects and the professional connections that help to prepare graduates for successful careers in conservation and heritage....

Celebration of student bursary success

By Leah Warriner-Wood, Senior Lecturer in Conservation of Cultural Heritage. In late September 2023, staff from the Lincoln School of Humanities and Heritage gathered with industry colleagues to...

International Summer School 2023 – Conserving gravestones in Germany

By Abigail Davy, MA Heritage Conservation (Apprenticeship) During the summer of 2023 I took part in the International Summer Seminar for Young Academics (ISA) in Germany. I was...

From online Reading List to Charleston: a student placement

By Samantha Sherman (third year BA Classical Studies) and Talis In summer 2022, the School of Humanities and Heritage supported Samantha Sharman, at that time a second-year Classical...

Metheringham Airfield Visitors Centre Volunteering

By David Kershaw Third year BA History Last July, after attending a meeting about the Lincoln Heritage Award, I approached Metheringham Airfield Visitors Centre. A modest, accredited museum...

An UROS conservation project: the Carvings of the Mompesson Settle

The Carvings of the Mompesson Settle by Wesley Leak, BA2 Conservation of Cultural Heritage In June 2022 after completing my second-year studies of BA Conservation of Cultural Heritage,...

Paintings Conservation Internship

by Erin Fairhurst Second year BA History and Art History In January 2022 I was offered the opportunity to apply for an internship programme offered by the Art...

Amerindian featherwork and the European gaze

Amerindian featherwork and the European gaze by Laura Anisha Bignell BA art history third year student The Arts for Equality and Diversity Bursary Award* The Art and Power...

The Importance of Imagery in the Study of Race within Early Modern History

The Importance of Imagery in the Study of Race within Early Modern History The Arts for Equality and Diversity Bursary Award* by Rachel B. Elvin, 3rd year student...