DEADLINE 31st May - Summer School on Conservation Science, 5th Edition. Turkey, July 19 to 29 2011

Intensive Schools on Conservation Science
5th General Edition
Marmara University, Istanbul (Turkey)
July 19 to 29, 2011

The Intensive Schools on Conservation Science are dealing with the physicochemical aspects of cultural heritage preservation, and mainly address 2nd and 3rd cycle science students, as well as active professionals, wishing to acquire a solid knowledge on the ways natural and material sciences are applied in the safeguarding and authentication of tangible works of art. A multinational team of experts from Erasmus and Tempus countries are delivering theoretical and hands-on lectures on important aspects of the topic, covering both basic information and research case studies.

The 5th General Edition is focused on:
Research on colour, colouring materials and polychrome artefacts
Applications of Diagnostic Techniques in Cultural Heritage Preservation

It is a joint initiative of the European Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Education Network; the European Chemistry Thematic Network Association; Science and Culture: Euromediterannean Cooperation in Research and Education; and Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Besides the courses and seminars, practical sessions combined to short research projects constitute an important part of the learning procedures. In addition, the school is offering a sound expertise in modern education tools; and is providing large networking opportunities.

Deadline for applications: 31th of May, 2011

Please visit the Summer School's website