Cultural Heritage Science Network (CHS)
The Cultural Heritage Science network (CHS) brings together universities, research institutes, and cultural institutions across Switzerland to advance interdisciplinary heritage science, combining STEM with the social sciences and humanities. The network coordinates access to advanced instrumentation, expertise, and research data, building national capacity while connecting Switzerland into the European research landscape.
The Cultural Heritage Science Network is part of the SCS Division of Analytical Sciences
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- Coordinate and strengthen Swiss competences in cultural heritage science.
- Provide access to advanced analytical instrumentation, scientific expertise, and heritage-focused data.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between STEM and SSH communities.
- Build a national platform for academic researchers and heritage professionals
- Represent Switzerland within E-RIHS ERIC and promote international cooperation in heritage science.
- Support sustainable preservation strategies in the face of climate change, digital transformation, and societal challenges.
Swiss Heritage Science meeting in Bern on 20 June 2024
