3rd Residential Summer School on Conservation Science, Greece, 19-31/06/09

Application Deadline: February 28, 2009

The 3rd Residential Summer School on Conservation Science will take place at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, on July 19 to 31, 2009.

It is anew a joint initiative of the European Chemistry Thematic Network, Working Group on Chemistry & Cultural Heritage, and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, this time organized as a multilateral Lifelong Learning / Erasmus Intensive Programme.

The school is addressing chemistry and conservation science students wishing to acquire a solid knowledge on the ways natural & material sciences are applied in the safeguarding & authentication of material heritage.
It is focusing mainly on acquainting students with instrumental techniques; at offering a sound expertise in modern education tools; and at providing networking opportunities.

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 courses are held in English.

Beside the lectures and practical work, students have the opportunity to attend an English course for chemists;
as well as to practise on online questions already offered or expressly prepared in the frame of EChem Test, and dealing with chemical knowledge connected to conservation science.

For more information, visit the website: http://culture.chem.auth.gr/SummerSchool2009/