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Conservation work carried out in the Hunterian Art Gallery on  Hector's Farewell to Andromache (1774-1785),  by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798), painting, oil on canvas, Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow
Conservation work carried out in the Hunterian Art Gallery on  Hector's Farewell to Andromache (1774-1785),  by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798), painting, oil on canvas, Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow

An Exhibition of Painting Conservation

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:38:00 GMT

Showcasing ongoing conservation work at the Hunterian

The Deposition of Christ from the Cross (Lamentation), oil on panel, Flemish school, possibly 16th Century, owned by Roman Catholic Church of Scotland, housed in Church of St John the Baptist, Port Glasgow.
The Deposition of Christ from the Cross (Lamentation), oil on panel, Flemish school, possibly 16th Century, owned by Roman Catholic Church of Scotland, housed in Church of St John the Baptist, Port Glasgow.

Investigating a Flemish Old Master Painting

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:18:00 GMT

Technical examination featured in an episode of BBC's Fake or Fortune?

Poster and Twomax dress exhibit presented at the Fleece to Fashion research project conference in September 2022
Poster and Twomax dress exhibit presented at the Fleece to Fashion research project conference in September 2022

International Conference on Knitwear Practices

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:46:00 BST

Exploring creativity, authenticity and sustainability in knitted textiles

Research affiliate, Clara Gonzalez, at the new Kelvin Centre facility at Kelvin Hall
Research affiliate, Clara Gonzalez, at the new Kelvin Centre facility at Kelvin Hall

From Students to Affiliates

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:06:00 BST

Continuing research journeys at the Centre

Group photograph of students and staff participating in the Kelvin Centre Open Day, 2022
Group photograph of students and staff participating in the Kelvin Centre Open Day, 2022

Kelvin Centre Open Day 2022

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:49:00 BST

Showcasing the work of our students

PISTACHIO Research Highlighted in Optics Express

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 BST

Latest publication from the PISTACHIO project selected as an Editor's Pick

Front cover of the book, Conservation Science: Heritage Materials
Front cover of the book, Conservation Science: Heritage Materials

New Edition of Conservation Science Published

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:11:00 GMT

Updated guide to conservation science for heritage materials co-edited by Paul Garside

Our new AHRC CapCo-funded Raman system ready for its first trials before use on projects at the Kelvin Centre
Our new AHRC CapCo-funded Raman system ready for its first trials before use on projects at the Kelvin Centre

CapCo Funding In Action

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:33:00 BST

Expanding our capabilities with AHRC CapCo support

Ian Gow of the TCF with Anna Robinson and Callie Jerman as joint winners of the 2021 Karen Finch Prize (© Textile Conservation Foundation)
Ian Gow of the TCF with Anna Robinson and Callie Jerman as joint winners of the 2021 Karen Finch Prize (© Textile Conservation Foundation)

Karen Finch Prize Presentation 2021

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:37:00 BST

Recognising our students and the support of the Textile Conservation Foundation

Paul Garside Joins the Kelvin Centre

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:02:00 BST

We are very pleased to welcome Paul as the latest addition to our expanding team.

Joanne Hackett Joins The Kelvin Centre

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:08:00 BST

We are very pleased to announce that Joanne joins our team in June.

The Kelvin Centre Goes To Beijing…

Thu, 13 May 2021 15:36:00 BST

Attending the 19th ICOM-CC Triennial Conference virtually.

Karen Finch Centenary

Sat, 08 May 2021 21:48:00 BST

Remembering Dr Karen Finch OBE, pioneer of textile conservation, on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

Professor Frances Lennard
Professor Frances Lennard

Professor Frances Lennard Retires

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:30:00 BST

Our best wishes to Frances on her retirement.

The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall
The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall

A New Home For The Kelvin Centre

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:34:00 BST

We have moved our studio, laboratory and office space to the Kelvin Hall.

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