Published: March 30, 2023 News
Engage with up & coming scientists & career professionals & learn about the exciting world of biodiversity science! Applications are now open for the Careers in Biodiversity Sciences Workshop for undergraduates taking place at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on April 21-22, 2023. This opportunity is at no cost to attendees, but registration…
Published: February 10, 2023 News
The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) is offering travel grants for the 2023 SPNHC Annual Meeting, https://www.calacademy.org/spnhc-2023. The conference will be held 28th May-1st June 2023. Any SPNHC member who works in fields related to the management and preservation/conservation of natural history collections may apply; we especially encourage students and emerging…
Published: December 7, 2022 Announcements, News
We are pleased to announce that our new book, Best Practices in the Preservation and Management of Fluid-Preserved Biological Collections, is now available for purchase in the UK and Europe from Archetype Publications and in North America, from University Products. The book provides guiding principles and management strategies for small, medium, and large collections. Based…
Published: December 7, 2022 Announcements, Meetings, News
Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) 202338th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California28 May – 2 June 2023Call for Abstracts We are pleased to announce we have an exciting list of Symposia, Workshops, and Field trips to look forward to at SPNHC 2023 “Taking the Long View”, encouraging all of us to…
Published: December 5, 2022 Announcements, Jobs, News, Research Position
The University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the UT Herbarium (TENN) are accepting applications for the Hesler Visiting Scholar Fellowship, a funding opportunity for visiting scholars doing herbarium-based research! The deadline to apply is 3 February 2023. This fellowship is open to graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and independent…
Published: December 5, 2022 Announcements, Deadlines, News
The Recognition and Grants Committee is looking for nominations for this year’s: · The PRESIDENT’S AWARD · THE EARLY CAREER AWARD · THE FABER INNOVATION GRANT · SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD If you know someone who is deserving of one of these awards (or any SPNHC award) please visit these SPNHC websites for more details. · https://spnhc.org/what-spnhc-does/awards-and-grants/ · https://spnhc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1503325677_SPNHCAwardsandGrants2.pdf Nominations will be…
WhereSan Francisco, California, and onlineWhenMay 28 – June 2, 2023HostCalifornia Academy of SciencesThemeTaking the Long ViewWebsitehttps://www.calacademy.org/SPNHC-2023Contact UsSPNHC2023questions@calacademy.org Join us in San Francisco, California, for the 38th annual meeting of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections. The conference theme “Taking the Long View” encourages all of us to envision the future of our…
Published: October 21, 2022 Announcements, News
The SPNHC Connection newsletter is now available to our members.The newsletter is currently undergoing a full redesign that will be better adapted to current trends in digital content and social media. Our next complete newsletter will be published in February 2023. This shorter edition includes announcements and reports from a some of our representatives. https://spnhc.org/spnhc-connection-october-2022A…
Published: October 19, 2022 Announcements, News
At the ABM in Edinburgh earlier this year, we presented outline proposals to join with TDWG for a joint meeting in Okinawa for 2024. However, at that time, the proposal still required further work to enable the SPNHC membership to endorse it, and we thus agreed to explore further with TDWG. After some months of…
Published: October 4, 2022 News
Closing: October 26, 2022
Contract: Permanent contract, 35 hours per weekSalary: Grade E, £27,997 – £34,257 per annumClosing date: 26 October 2022 (by 5pm)Appointment will normally be to the minimum of the salary scale for this grade.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Collections and Research Division, NaturalSciences Department An exciting new job working with our botany collections…
Published: October 3, 2022 Deadlines
ISBER is currently accepting abstract submissions and workshop proposals for ourc Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 3-6 in Seattle, USA. The deadline for submissions is November 7. The ISBER annual meeting has been the premier event in biobanking education for over 20 years and is the only truly global event in biobanking. Year after year,…
Published: September 26, 2022 Announcements, Deadlines, News
The deadline to submit your proposals for Workshops and Symposia for SPNHC 2023 has been extended to September 30, 2022. We are also pleased to announce Workshop and Symposium facilitators from countries and communities not recently well represented at SPNHC (self identifying) will receive a discount at the time of registration. Submitters will be asked…
Published: September 26, 2022 Announcements, News
The Smithsonian Institution is reaching out to share information regarding our National Conference on Cultural Property Protection (NCCPP), which will be held virtually this fall from October 18-19. We will also be holding an in-person reception on Oct. 18 at the National Postal Museum. The conference offers insight and proven solutions for new and seasoned professionals in…
It’s not too early to start planning for our next meeting!Hosted by the California Academy of Sciences, the next meeting of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) will be held in San Francisco, California, US, from May 28 to June 2, 2023. Though the future seems exceptionally uncertain these days, the…
Published: September 7, 2022 Announcements, News
Dirk Neumann, Julian Carter, John E. Simmons and Oliver CrimmenISBN: 979-8-218-01102-4 This new book from SPNHC based on the practical experience of experts from different fields engaged in the management and maintenance of fluid collections worldwide. It offers a specific perspective on the management of smaller and medium sized collections and their need to operate…
Published: September 3, 2022 Announcements, Deadlines, News
Latin American and Caribbean Natural Science Collections: Active, visible and well-connected Join us to celebrate the wealth and diversity of Latin American and Caribbean natural history collections and their contributions to societies’ challenges and research needs, discuss future opportunities and developments, and connect with the diversity of existing collection networks in the region. Building capacity…
Published: June 30, 2022 Announcements, Deadlines
Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) organizes an opportunity for scientists to inform the nation’s science policy. The Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event enables scientists to meet with their federal or state elected officials in their home state – not in Washington, DC – and allows policymakers to learn first-hand about…
Published: May 12, 2022 Collections Assistant, Jobs, News
Please visit Curatorial Assistant III for complete job posting and application instructions. ***Please note, Harvard University will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Job Summary The Museum of Comparative Zoology Curatorial Assistant III reports to the Curatorial Associate in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology. The Museum of Comparative Zoology and the Department of Invertebrate…
Early registration for SPNHC 2022 ends on Friday 8th April 2022. To guarantee your spot at the early bird rate, make sure to register before the deadline. We have a fantastic programme of presentations, keynotes, workshops, field trips and collections tours. In addition our evening social programme will ensure you have ample opportunity to connect…
Published: March 21, 2022 Announcements, News
The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law and of human rights and freedoms. SPNHC stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine during this incredibly difficult time and expresses our deep sympathy for the needless suffering being inflicted. We want to express our support for all in our community with…
SPNHC 2022 ONLY 24 HOURS UNTIL ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSES! Abstract Submission will close tomorrow, 28th of January 2022 at 23:59 GMT. There is only 24 HOURS remaining to submit your abstract to present at the meeting of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC), International Partner BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library) and National Partner – NatSCA (Natural Sciences Collections Association) in the…
Published: October 28, 2021 Announcements, News
The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections commits to enhancing inclusion,diversity, equity, and accessibility in our organization and the work we do. The Societyacknowledges our lack of direct focus on this need in the past, and is aware of the substantialwork to be done. All current members, as well as our extended audience,…
Published: August 28, 2021 Announcements, News
Join us for a webinar with program directors from the National Science Foundation (NSF) about structural changes to collections-related funding opportunities at the agency. Register: https://www.aibs.org/news/2021/210826-nsf-scientific-collections.html Date:October 4, 2021 Time:2:00-3:00 PM EST (this program will be recorded) Location:Online via Zoom Event Partners:NSCA, BCON, SPNHC, USCCN Moderator:Jyotsna Pandey, AIBS, NSC Alliance, and BCoN Speakers from NSF:Reed…
Published: May 18, 2021 News
The 2021 Annual Business Meeting and Committee meetings are being held virtually as part the joint AIC/SPNHC Annual Meeting. These meetings are open for all members to attend, regardless of whether you are registered for the conference or not. Information about Committees is available in the SPNHC Leadership Manual. You must regsiter to attend the Annual Business Meeting…
Published: April 21, 2021 Announcements, Meetings, News
Working in museums? Working in academia? Both? Interested in either? Want to network with others in the same boat? Join #AAMG2021–a chance to connect and reflect with one another! Secure your spot and register today for this year’s annual conference focused on #wellnessandequity and held virtually June 7-11! Find more information and register at aamg-us.org/registration2021/___________…
Published: April 9, 2021 Announcements, News
Join iDigBio and panelists from the community on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern in a moderated conversation about sustaining digitization and data mobilization activities in biodiversity collections beyond initial grant funding. Panelists will discuss strategies for integrating digitization into an institution’s ongoing activities and budget, including what metrics they see as valuable for…
Published: March 29, 2021 Announcements, Deadlines, News
TDWG 2021—A Virtual Conference Connecting the world of biodiversity data: uniting people, processes and tools. October 18-22, 2021 Call for organized sessions The Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) annual conference will again be virtual in 2021. Essential early information has been posted on the conference website. Additional information will be posted there as it becomes available. We invite…
Published: March 23, 2021 Announcements, News
The 2021 SPNHC conference organizing committee is pleased to announce the deadline for virtual collections tours has been extended to Tuesday, April 13, 2021 – and tour leaders will be able to attend the conference free of charge! To apply to present a virtual tour, please fill in the form below, and email to Laura Eklund: leklund@calacademy.org. Questions? Email leklund@calacademy.org. —————————————————-…
Published: January 13, 2021 Announcements, Deadlines, News
Application Deadline Extended to March 9, 2021 The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) is offering grants to cover conference registration for the 2021 AIC and SPNHC Joint Virtual Annual Meeting, https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting. The joint conference will be held May 3-7, 2021 (pre-sessions and workshops) and May 10 to June 24, 2021 (main conference). Any SPNHC member who works in fields…
Published: January 6, 2021 Announcements, Meetings, News
We invite the Biological Collections community at-large to join the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), Natural Science Collections Alliance (NSCA), and Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) for a joint discussion with the Biodiversity Collections Network (BCoN) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) on the future of biological collections. …
