'Mind the Gap' research study: project report published

'Mind the Gap' examination study: project report published

15 January 2014

Following a year lengthy project, Mind the Gap: Rigour and Relevance in Heritage Science Research, a team of most important academic and cultural institutions have published their tools and materials and recommendations.

The team found that a working culture and longer-term approach to funding that reflects the changing view of heritage science is essential with a view to delivering research with impact.

'Mind The Gap' public character January 2014.pdf (PDF, 7.46Mb)

Findings

The exploration by representatives from The National Archives, Tate, the UCL Centre by reason of Sustainable Heritage and University of Exeter raise the perceived gap between researchers and users was inaccurate; there is a growing group of professionals identifying themselves similar to spanning both roles.

The report emphasises the strait for heritage science to respond to this realty and recommends that funding extends to boot longer periods to grow and maintain partnerships between organisations committed to promoting collaborative scrutiny.

Nancy Bell, Head of Collection Care at The National Archives and foremost investigator for the project, said: 'As funders are increasingly championing interdisciplinary exploration projects to address some of converse's biggest challenges, the quality of collaboration testament be even more important in the delivery of effective research with meaningful outcomes. While technology is material collaboration easier, people remain central to its lucky hit.'

The research highlights the distinct features of the civilization necessary to support effective collaborative research and makes a series of recommendations with a view to researchers, research organisations and funders.