Conservation Award

Jonathan Ashley-Smith, head of  Conservation at the V& A, was awarded the Plowden Medal in recognition of his significant contribution to the advancement of the conservation profession.

Creating Sparks

Brenda Keneghan, Polymer Scientist, Conservation Department

The identification and deterioration of modern materials  among the Museum's collections is the topic of a gallery talk to be given as part of the 'creating SPARKS' festival.

Postgraduate Training in Conservation at the Hungarian National Museum

Kathryn Hallett, RCA/V&A Conservation MA Conservation Student

In June 2000, tutors and students from RCA/V& A Conservation travelled to Budapest, Hungary, for a five-day study trip.

Science in the Galleries

Philip Ball, Consultant Editor, Nature

Do the sciences and the arts really share common ground and goals? Do they have anything to say to one another? Why is it worth trying to build bridges?