Previous Events and Workshops

2020 Conference & AGM Update: Covid-19

Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 09:00 to Friday, May 15, 2020 - 17:00

NatSCA2020 and Covid-19
Due to the rapidly evolving situation relating to Covid-19, the NatSCA trustees have taken the decision to postpone our annual conference and AGM which was planned for 14th-15th May 2020.
We hope to schedule an alternative date once the situation has become more stable and we will keep speakers and members informed of progress.
This is not a decision that has been taken lightly, and we apologise to all those affected. We hope that our speakers will be available at a later date.
Natural Science Collections: The Basics

Monday, March 2, 2020 -
10:15 to 16:15

University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology

A day exploring natural science collections aimed at those who have little to no experience or knowledge of working with them.

Have you ever wanted to find out more about natural science collections, their care and use? Are you a non-specialist in need of some information on how to facilitate more access to natural science collections? Answer yes to either of these questions and this day is FOR YOU.
An introduction to mobilising your collection’s biodiversity data

Monday, November 11, 2019 -
10:30 to 17:30

M Shed, Bristol

This workshop, organised by NatSCA, Bristol Culture and NHM London, will take you through the steps required to digitise and share specimen occurrence data (‘what, where, when, who’) with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). A mixture of talks and exercises will provide achievable solutions, but also help delegates make the case for future investment.
The workshop is aimed at people working with natural sciences collections who have a background in the subject but no experience of data mobilisation. Its focus is biological collections.
NatSCA Conference & AGM 2019

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 12:00 to Friday, May 3, 2019 - 17:00

National Museum of Ireland - Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Arran Quay, Dublin, Ireland

Registration is now open for #NatSCA 2019! The NatSCA Conference & AGM 2019 will be held between the 1st and 3rd May 2019 at the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin. Our theme this year is "Dead Interesting: Secrets of Collections Success" with a focus on collections, engagement and museums and tech. Book your place today!