Conference on conservation science

Conservation Science 2002
National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh
May 22-24, 2002

The Institute of Conservation Science, the National Museums of
Scotland and the EU COST Action G8 are holding a conference on
Conservation Science at the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh.
The conference will provide a broad overview of current research in
conservation science, of relevance and interest to both conservators
and scientists from all countries.

The conference runs from the afternoon of 22nd May to the evening of
24th May 2002 inclusive.  There are three major themes:

    *   the assessment and development of conservation methods
    *   preventive conservation
    *   non-destructive testing and analysis in the conservation of
        museum objects (organised under COST Action G8) Each session
        includes both oral and poster presentations which will be
        published in the conference postprints. There will also be
        social events and opportunities to visit local laboratories.

Registration fee is UKP105/180 Euro for ICS Members, or
UKP115.00/EURO195  for non-ICS members. The Conference Dinner on
23rd May is UKP35/EURO65.

The program and registration form are available at:
<URL:http://www.instituteofconservationscience.org.uk>

or from

    Nicola Galloway
    Conservation and Analytical Research
    National Museums of Scotland
    Chambers Street
    Edinburgh EH1 1JF
    ics [at] nms__ac__uk

Please include your name, postal address and e-mail address with any
requests for details.


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