Research infrastructure for conservation and heritage science (RICHeS)
Research infrastructure for conservation and heritage science (RICHeS)

RICHeS is the UK’s Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science

RICHeS is opening up access to the UK’s heritage science infrastructure. By connecting specialist facilities, collections, equipment, research data and expertise, RICHeS makes it easier for researchers, conservators and heritage organisations to access the resources they need.

Through the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS), which provides access to the RICHeS infrastructure and a dedicated national Infrastructure Headquarters (IHQ), RICHeS supports collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation across the heritage science community.

The infrastructure is now open and ready to connect you with the UK’s leading heritage science resources.

£80
Million invested
31
Funded investments
1
Heritage Science Data Service
144
Project partners

A national network for conservation and heritage science

RICHeS connects 31 investments across the UK, creating a coordinated network of specialist facilities, nationally significant collections and digital services that are accessible to the wider heritage science community.

The RICHeS network includes:

Together, these resources make it easier to find expertise, access equipment and collaborate across disciplines.

Access the RICHeS network

The RICHeS network is open year-round, providing researchers, conservators and heritage organisations with access to specialist facilities, collections, data and specialist expertise across the UK.

Explore available services through the HSDS Catalogue of Services, and discover how RICHeS can support your research, conservation or heritage activities.

The RICHeS Access Fund helps facilitate access by contributing towards the costs of using RICHeS infrastructure, enabling more organisations to benefit from the network.

This fund is currently supporting 43 organisations across the UK. Explore our RICHeS Access Fund Awardees and RICHeS Case Studies to see examples of how the RICHeS network is being used to advance heritage science research and collaboration.

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