Conserving Condoms: Modern Materials in Medical Archives

Programme details

A free one-day symposium consisting of lectures, workshop sections and advice clinics, focussing on the conservation of modern materials and successful grant applications to the Wellcome Trust for conservation work

9.30 – 10.00: Registration

Arrival at Edinburgh University Main Library and taken to 1st floor Mezzanine.

Tea, coffee and pastries provided.

10.00 – 11.00: Keynote Lecture - Dr Anita Quye (Lecturer in Conservation Science, University of Glasgow)

Topic: Conservation of modern materials in archives.

11.00 – 11.30 – Linda Ramsay (Head of Conservation, National Records of Scotland)

Topic: Heritage Smells! A collaborative project to develop technology to 'sniff' artefacts and detect their level of degradation by taking air samples.

11.30-11.45 – Break

11.45 – 12.15: Ruth Honeybone (Manager, Lothian Health Services Archive)

Topic: Scoping for conservation funding applications.

12.15 – 12.45 - Emily Hick (Project Conservator, Lothian Health Services Archive)

Topic: Postcards, Policies and Prophylactics: Conservation of LHSA’s UNESCO-awarded HIV/AIDS Collections.

12.45-2.00 – Lunch

Complimentary buffet lunch provided.

2.00 – 2.30: Sue Crossley (Medical Humanities Adviser, Wellcome Trust)

Topic: Applications to the Wellcome Trust Research Resources Scheme.

2.30 – 3.15: Discussion

Participants can choose one discussion group to attend depending on their interests/concerns.

1. Emily Hick - Plastic packaging: What to retain/dispose?

2. Claire Knowles (Library Digital Development Manager, Edinburgh University) - Management/preservation of big data sets

3. Linda Ramsay - Heritage Smells!

4. Anita Quye – Conservation of plastics

3.15 – 5.00: Tea, coffee and networking

Tea, coffee and pastries provided

3.15 – 5.00: Advice Clinics

Participants can book a 15 minute slot in the advice clinic(s) of their choice on the day.

1. Sue Crossley – Funding applications to the Wellcome Trust

2. Ruth Honeybone – Scoping for conservation projects/applications

3. Emily Hick – Working with modern collections: conservation and ethics

4. Emma Davey (Conservation Officer, Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University) – Tour of the Centre for Research Collections and conservation studio – Two tours available of 20 minutes each.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Train: The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverly Station.

Bus: The nearest bus station situated at St Andrews Square in the centre of Edinburgh.

Car: Limited car parking is available outside the main library at George Square, maximum stay is 4 hours.

Air: The nearest airport is Edinburgh International.

Please visit the University of Edinburgh webpage for more travel advice: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/transport/travelling-here/central-area/overview

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact Emily Hick (emily.hick@ed.ac.uk) by email if you have any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you do not have to bring your printed ticket to the event.

Where can I buy refreshments and food on the day?

Refreshments and a buffet are provided free of charge to all delegates attending this symposium.

How do I apply for a bursary for travel and accomadation?

Please contact Emily Hick (emily.hick@ed.ac.uk) for an application form. The deadline for applications is Friday 31st October. Successful applicants will be informed by Friday 14th November. Bursaries will be paid after the event.

How do I book a space on the discussion groups and advice clinics?

A booking form will be sent out two weeks before the event to secure a space on your prefered discussion groups.

Advice clinics can be booked on the day.

I can no longer attend this event. How do I cancel my place?

Please contact Emily Hick (emily.hick@ed.ac.uk) to cancel your place. Alternatively, you can also cancel your place by logging on to eventbrite.