David Howell

I’m at Painshill @Painshill and it’s beautiful

Our member, @westdeancollege is running another ‘Identification of Plastic Materials’ course from 14-15 May 2024. Learn about the historical development of plastics, where they commonly occur in collections, and their varying instabilities. Register: westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/…

Don’t let the weather put you off. @Painshill was serene and wonderful this morning 😀

✍️CFP: From one world to another: the (questionable) materiality of nineteenth-century color terminologies (CIHA, Lyon 23-27 June '24) ⏰Deadline: 15th September ℹ️ More details and full call here: chromotope.eu/news/call-for-…

What do you think about the Towards a National Collection (#TaNC) programme? 🔥 Survey results will influence future support in the #Galleries #Libraries #Archives #Museums and #heritage (GLAMs) sectors 🔗 ow.ly/J8ni50OXbP9 📣Please promote this important opportunity!

VACANCY - Interested in pigment analysis and/or fine art conservation? Our Conservation team is looking for a postdoctoral research assistant, funded by @LeverhulmeTrust, to work on our 'Ruskin's painting materials' project. Apply by Wed 21 Jun my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit…

Lovely walk with Bella this morning along a freshly mown path along the river at @Painshill if this is a new addition it is very appreciated by this very satisfied member

The cycling habit most hated by drivers spectator.co.uk/article/the-cy… via @spectator

UK university staff make breakthrough in strike dispute with employers theguardian.com/education/2023…

RETWEET if you want Richard Sharp, BBC Chairman, to resign. #ResignRichardSharp

One week to go 'til Open Day! ⚡ ⁠ Meet tutors, chat to students, explore our facilities, tour the campus, and have all your questions answered. Register your place: buff.ly/2pUz0Wb 📸 Chris Ison #UniOpenDay #studyinuk

@LladoBuisan @acgbianchi @BodCons Looks like an amazing and unique learning experience as well as a lot of fun! Must catch up with you and Marinita soon

Day 4 Japanese papermaking trip: Hiikawa studio. Thank you Idani San for today's fabulous day at your kozo farm and workshops, plus your very kind gifts for our research collection! @acgbianchi @BodCons

Thérèse Coffey says those struggling to afford food should just work more hours and find higher income jobs. She claimed £10,718.23 for accommodation costs from the British taxpayer. RETWEET if she should leave as MP and get another job.

Great short course of importance and interest to anyone involved in the care and curation of collections containing plastic materials westdean.org.uk/study/short-co…

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Sajid Javid calls for an introduction of a £20 fee to see GP and a £66 charge for A&E visits If the Tories get their way this will be the end of the NHS as we know it If you'll fight this with us please reply with a 💙. #OurNHS

If you think the government should be treating the situation in the NHS as a national crisis, please retweet this. Let’s send ministers a message 💙