Subject Specialists
The programme is supported by subject specialists from both within and outside of the University
including:
ETHICS & REPATRIATION
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The Ethics of Collecting – to be confirmed
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Repatriation – Jane Foley (Independent Conservator)
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES
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European Paper – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Paper Science – Derek Priest (Paper Scientist UMIST retired)
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Japanese Paper – Jane Colbourne (Northumbria University)
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Prints – Christopher Bacon (Master Printer)
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Paintings – Spike Bucklow (Hamilton Kerr Institute, Cambridge)
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Leather, Fur & Skin – Roy Thomson (Director of the Leather Conservation Centre retired)
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Metals – Sharon Wilson (Museum of London)
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Textiles – Caroline Rendell (National Trust)
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Glass & Ceramics – Lynne Edge (Museums & Galleries on Merseyside)
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Wood & Furniture – Michael Huntley (West Dean)
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Natural History Collections – Victoria Purewal ((National Museums & Galleries of Wales))
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Wax Collections – Victoria Purewal ((National Museums & Galleries of Wales))
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Frame History, Design & Structure – Keith Morrison (National Gallery of Scotland)
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Photographs – Kate Jennings (TATE)
DETERIORATION PROCESSES
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Intrinsic – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Ancillary – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
COLLECTIONS CARE
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Storage – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Display – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Hanging Mechanisms – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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The Ethics of Collecting – to be confirmed
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Unframing Procedures – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Framing & Mounting – A. Jean E. Brown & Anne Bacon (Northumbria University)
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Frames – Keith Morrison ( National Gallery of Scotland)
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Sacred American Artefacts – Jane Foley (Independent Conservator)
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Hanging Mechanisms – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Transit and Packing – Tim Green (TATE)
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Responsibilities of the Courier – Patricia Goddard (Independent Conservator)
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Education Services & Corporate Entertainment – Helen Spencer (National Museums of
Scotland)
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Surveys – Helen Creasey & Will Murray (The Scottish Conservation Studio)
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Benchmarking – Jonathan Rhys Lewis (Independent Conservator)
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Staff Training – Frances Halahan (Independent Conservator)
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Handling Artefacts – Patricia Goddard (Independent Conservator)
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Housekeeping in Museums – Hannah Bainmbridge (The Bowes Museum)
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Housekeeping at the National Trust – Helen Lloyd (The National Trust)
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Access & Security – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Registration, Accessioning & Identification Systems – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria
University)
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Temporary Accommodation – Caroline Rendall (National Trust)
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Contemporary Art Installations & Temporary Exhibitions – Chris Osborne (BALTIC)
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Testing Materials for Conservation – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT
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Building Design, Layout & Usage – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University
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Sustainability – Linda Bullock (Independent Conservator)
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Light – Bob Child (National Museums & Galleries of Wales)
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Relative Humidity & Temperature – Bob Child (National Museums & Galleries of Wales)
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Atmospheric Pollutants – Stephen Hackney (TATE)
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Insects – Bob Child (National Museums & Galleries of Wales)
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Environmental Monitoring – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Environmental Management – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
LEGISLATION & HEALTH & SAFETY
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Health & Safety & Legislation – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Fire Risk Assessment – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Emergency Preparedness – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
EXAMINATION & DOCUMENTATION
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Examination & Documentation – A. Jean E. Brown (Northumbria University)
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Photographic Documentation – Jason Revell (Northumbria University)
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Technical Examination – Anne Bacon (Northumbria University)
CHEMISTRY
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Dr Brian Singer (Northumbria University)
PHYSICS
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Dr Joseph Allen (Northumbria University)