ECPodcast

To start off the season, we chatted with students from the University of Cardiff. Their program, run by Jane Henderson and Phil Parkes, is a two year masters of science dedicated to teaching the next generation of conservators through problem-based learning on real heritage objects.

Show Notes

Cardiff Programs:
  • Conservation Practice (MSc)
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/conservation-practice-msc
This hands-on conversion programme is dedicated to teaching the next generation of conservators through problem-based learning on real heritage objects. It is not required to have any previous experience in conservation. Two years, full time.

  • Professional Conservation (MSc)
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/professional-conservation-msc
Designed for students with a background in the sciences, history, or conservation. One year, full time.
The Future Conservators Podcast
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Grants and Loans:
Information from Cardiff University
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/funding/loans-and-grants

The Anna Plowden Trust
https://www.annaplowdentrust.org.uk

Visa information for studying in Wales:
https://www.studyinwales.ac.uk/information/visas

Instagram:
Follow Kate at her job @warrenlasch_conservation_ctr
Follow Mike @miketheconservator
Follow the Cardiff Conservation program, student run account! @cuconservation

Twitter:
Follow Seren @serenkitch11 
Seren also recommends following @mainlymuseums

Read Mike’s article in the December-January 2022 issue of News in Conservation “Out of Step: Conservation education and Military Veterans” 

Hosted and produced by Liz Hébert.


What is ECPodcast?

An inside look into the Conservation & Restoration program, and a resource for Emerging Conservation Professionals everywhere. Featuring round table discussions with the grad students of the C&R program.