MA Collections Care and Conservation Management Alumna and Access and Participation Officer Alex has written about accessibility in the heritage sector, in particular in light of the challenges posed from the past year.

Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student Sam has been working on the conservation treatment of a model clipper, brought into the furniture workshop back in February 2020 by a private client. Read the blog post to find out more about the project.

This iron casket needed to be treated following an unfortunate incident in water, which caused it to develop a coating of rust. Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student Carola discusses the condition and treatment of the object in this blog post.

MA Conservation Studies: Ceramics and Related Materials student Rose has recently carried out conservation treatment on two very small elf candle holders, just in time for the festive season. Read more about the project in this blog post.

On November 18 2020, conservators around the world - including Conservation Students and Tutors from West Dean College of Arts and Conservation - participated in the annual Ask a Conservator day. A day that encourages international collaboration and knowledge exchange using #AskAConservator on social media.

Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student Maia Balint writes about a new sewing technique - the butterfly stitch - which she learnt from a visiting tutor earlier this year.

A day in the life of a Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student, specialising in Books and Library Materials.

Rose Zhou, Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student, talks about the initial cleaning and bonding work involved in treating a Chinese Famillé Rose Dish.

Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies student Katerina discusses a recent project: the creation of an Armenian endband, using only materials immediately available to her.