Towards a National Collection (TaNC)
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TaNC is an AHRC/UKRI-funded research and development programme to bring together disparate collections across the UK through collaborative research.
Tanc is pleased to announce the Digital Capability Pilot of our N-RICH Prototype project. The Pilot will partner with colleagues from across the GLAM sector to establish the priorities of a scalable methodology for digitisation across collections. For more details click:https://tinyurl.com/4mk5jv58
We asked the networks that represent our sector what Europe's Cultural Heritage Cloud should be. Their answer: not another platform, but an invisible layer that makes existing work easier, safer and stronger. Full focus group findings www.echoes-eccch.eu/online-focus...
Engaging the public in humanities & social sciences feels more important than ever. So we are offering £8k grants for researchers to work with galleries, libraries, archives, museums or performing arts organisations to do this. Please help spread the word! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
SHAPE Involve and Engage
A funding programme for innovative public engagement from the British Academy.
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TaNC is tendering for a supplier to design and deliver an Ethics Framework for the N-RICH Prototype project (N-RICH: shorturl.at/5G9eC). For more details, register first on the free Public Contracts Scotland portal and then follow this link: tinyurl.com/msvv2rsh
TaNC is tendering for a supplier to design and deliver an Economic Impact of Collections Loss project (N-RICH: shorturl.at/5G9eC). For more details, register first on the free Public Contracts Scotland portal and then follow this link: tinyurl.com/4ks7rfb8
Environmental sustainability is key when planning digital preservation approaches. so we're excited to share news of a new project we're partnering on with InformU Solutions to develop a practical framework on behalf of @nationalcollection.bsky.social www.nationalcollection.org.uk/events/news/...
Launching N-RICH Environmental and Sustainability Strand | Towards a National Collection
Towards a National Collection is supporting research that breaks down the barriers between the UK’s outstanding cultural heritage collections, with the aim of opening them up to new research opportunities & encouraging the public to explore them.
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A New #OpenAccess article with Vlachidis, MacDonald, Valeonti, Sloan and me is out! We introduce the “Collection Data Atlas,” a framework for mapping complex, cross‑institutional cultural heritage collections. Read it here: discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
A Data Atlas Method for Analysing and Visualising Dispersed Cultural Heritage Collections - UCL Discovery
UCL Discovery is UCL's open access repository, showcasing and providing access to UCL research outputs from all UCL disciplines.
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Curious about the future of heritage data? Then don't miss our Webinar of the Month, with Foteini Valeonti, @nosuic.bsky.social and Anna-Maria Sichani, @amsichani.bsky.social, focusing on responsible data practices and decentralization in digital cultural heritage. Watch here: tinyurl.com/ycd2hzjb
We're hiring 📣 We're looking for consultants for our Open Access Programme. Apply by 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 👉 https://artuk.org/about/jobs
Today we launch new AI guidelines to help galleries, libraries, archives and museums prepare for the future - read more here: www.archives.org.uk/news/new-ai-...
New AI guidelines launched to help galleries, libraries, archives and museums prepare for the future — Archives & Records Association
The Archives and Records Association UK & Ireland (ARA) has today published new open-access guidelines to help the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector prepare their collection...
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We’re delighted to welcome Anna-Maria Sichani as TaNC's Senior Researcher for the N-RICH prototype project! Discover more about Anna-Maria, @amsichani.bsky.social, and her wealth of experience in digital humanities research that she brings to our team: tinyurl.com/42zkn6ct
Each month, we feature a session where experts in digital humanities and cultural heritage share their insights. This month Arran Rees and Katrina Foxton share how research methods and value frameworks may lead to improved practices when combining UK heritage data. Watch here: tinyurl.com/3rd7herx
The Call for applications for the DISKAH Fellowship scheme 2026-2027 is now OPEN! Funding is available to broaden skills for engagement with Digital Research Infrastructure #DRI in the #ArtsandHumanities research: www.diskah.org/fellowship-2...
Good news from @ukri.org for creative industries and the cultural economy www.gov.uk/government/n...
Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding
Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation sector
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TaNC is tendering for a supplier to design and deliver a Digitisation Capability Pilot for the N-RICH Prototype project (N-RICH: shorturl.at/5G9eC). For more details, follow this link: shorturl.at/yL1el. To apply, register on the free Public Contracts Scotland portal.
TaNC is tendering for a supplier to design and deliver an environmental & sustainability framework for the N-RICH Prototype. For details, register first on the free Public Contracts Scotland portal & then use this link: tinyurl.com/2fvxtvbz
TaNC is tendering for a supplier to design and deliver a cybersecurity framework for the N-RICH Prototype project (N-RICH: shorturl.at/B0ort). For more details, register first on the free Public Contracts Scotland portal and then follow this link: tinyurl.com/b2x4bjy7
Dive into TaNC’s Discovery Projects Final Reports—full of groundbreaking research, actionable recommendations & inspiring case studies. This work helped shape the vision for N-RICH (shorturl.at/jGK7C). Don’t miss this rich resource of insight and innovation! lnkd.in/eFHsjiC6
TaNC seeks a Senior Researcher for the National Research Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage (N-RICH) Prototype project. Join us to shape the future of digital cultural heritage! Secondment applications welcome: shorturl.at/rgutY
TaNC is tendering for a Senior Technical Product Advisor to help define the product vision for a national research infrastructure for cultural heritage (N-RICH) Prototype. For details, register first on the free Public Contracts Scotland portal & then use this link: shorturl.at/GRgDj
TaNC is tendering for a Senior Technology Advisor to oversee technical specifications and architecture for N-RICH Prototype project (N-RICH: shorturl.at/B0ort). For more details, register first on the free Public Contracts Scotland portal and then follow this link: shorturl.at/kHfx1
Looking forward to collaborating with AHRC and the GLAM sector to bring this groundbreaking project to life! #NRICH #DigitalInfrastructure #CulturalHeritage #TaNC
Towards a National Collection (TaNC)@nationalcollection.bsky.social · last yr.We are delighted to announce the N-RICH Prototype, a 2-year AHRC/UKRI investment in the UK's cultural heritage collections, aiming to enhance & enable research, innovation & growth. Learn more: shorturl.at/B0ort @christophersmith.bsky.social
Very exciting! Can't wait to see how this develops
Towards a National Collection (TaNC)@nationalcollection.bsky.social · last yr.We are delighted to announce the N-RICH Prototype, a 2-year AHRC/UKRI investment in the UK's cultural heritage collections, aiming to enhance & enable research, innovation & growth. Learn more: shorturl.at/B0ort @christophersmith.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce the N-RICH Prototype, a 2-year AHRC/UKRI investment in the UK's cultural heritage collections, aiming to enhance & enable research, innovation & growth. Learn more: shorturl.at/B0ort @christophersmith.bsky.social
ICOM IMREC is launching the Research Fellowships in Digital Leadership, supporting museum professionals in advancing digital transformation. Deadline: March 31, 2025 Find out more: tinyurl.com/2hm9jad7
Call for Proposals: ICOM-IMREC Research Fellowships in Digital Leadership - International Council of Museums
A global organisation of museums & museum professionals committed to the promotion and protection of cultural heritage
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📣Free, online event in Spanish, 26 Mar 25, 15:00 – 16:30 GMT Don't miss our Contextos del Sur webinar, examining digital cultural heritage infrastructure in Latin America, including collection management strategies, computational access methodologies, and more: tinyurl.com/49pd3c66
🔥🔥 All the Discovery Projects have now published their Final Report.🔥🔥 The reports are packed with research findings, recommendations & relevant experiences for institutions and researchers. Please visit the Towards a National Collection Zenodo Community Page, here: 📚 lnkd.in/eFHsjiC6 @ukri.org
On the final leg of our tour of the UK nations, and in less than 2 weeks we'll be concluding our promotional adventures to spread the word about #TowardsDigitalCollections in #Stirling Scotland. Please join us for a free event on Thursday 13th March. Find out more bit.ly/TDC_Stirling #MuseumEd #GLAM
📣Towards a National Collection Conference Learn about #DigitalCollections & how new digital technologies & research help breaking down barriers between UK #hertiage #collections & enhance opportunities for public engagement. Excited to share recordings of key sessions: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Towards a National Collection Two-Day Conference 2024 - YouTube
The Towards a National Collection (TaNC) conference took place on 20 and 21 November 2024 at the Contact Theatre in Manchester. The conference was a celebrat...
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