Please note that this event will be updated with a full schedule soon.
Organisers
The conference is hosted by the network of excellence for Science and Engineering Research for Cultural Heritage, which is supported by the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering at Imperial College London.
Attendee eligibility
Researchers, students and staff at Imperial College London and cultural heritage professionals in London.
Description
Join us for the Science and Engineering Research for Cultural Heritage (SERCH) Conference, a one-day celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery at the crossroads of science, engineering, and cultural heritage. Taking place on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, in the heart of South Kensington, London, this dynamic event is your gateway to the latest advancements transforming how we understand, preserve, and share our global cultural legacy.
Hear from leading researchers and industry pioneers on groundbreaking projects and emerging trends. Explore innovative approaches and technologies enhancing conservation, restoration, and interpretation of cultural heritage. Connect with professionals, practitioners, and enthusiasts from across disciplines to forge impactful collaborations.
This year we will also be exploring the work of technicians within cultural heritage with our theme:
‘Science in Safe Hands’
Whether you’re a researcher, engineer, heritage practitioner, student, or simply passionate about the convergence of science and culture, SERCH 2025 promises to spark ideas, foster dialogue, and inspire the next wave of transformative work in this exciting field.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Location: South Kensington, London
Register now to secure your spot.
About Science and Engineering Research for Cultural Heritage
A Network of Excellence connecting scientists & engineers with conservators & heritage professionals to find solutions to cultural heritage problems. The artworks, artefacts and structures inherited from the past have a powerful impact on our society, so the conservation of our cultural heritage is fundamental for future generations. This shared cultural heritage requires intervention to stabilise and prevent further degradation of often unique artefacts. This degradation results from use, ageing, unpredicted events, environmental conditions, and poorly chosen previous restoration treatments whose details are often unknown. Scientists and engineers can assist greatly by identifying the changes in the materials, the mechanisms of degradation, and predicting how the object will respond to conservation and display. This knowledge enables conservators to make informed choices about suitable treatments, so the conservation of cultural heritage is truly interdisciplinary.
About The Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering
The Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) is one of Imperial College London’s Global Institutes, drawing on the strength of its four faculties to address some of the grand challenges facing the world today. The Institute’s activities are focused on tackling problems where molecular innovation plays an important role.
If you have any questions about accessibility requirements please email Leah Adamson (IMSE Events and Communications Manager) on l.adamson@imperial.ac.uk