Why study the conservation of historic buildings?
This week we’re joined by Dr Jonathan Foyle from the University of Bath to discuss their Conservation of Historic Buildings MSc. We cover the difference between conservation and restoration, climate change and working towards a sustainable future, and the countless career paths available.
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Brief overview of the Conservation of Historic Buildings MSc
01:34 When we say conservation do we mean keeping things as they are?
03:32 Is every Wetherspoons conservation?
04:48 What type of student will take this course?
06:05 What kind of careers are available?
10:05 Are the skills transferable?
11:55 Is sustainability something you focus on?
15:36 How do you teach conservation to prepare students for a variety of vocations?
19:57 What's the most interesting project you've worked on?
24:11 Ghost chickens at Hampton Court Palace
24:37 What experiences and rewards are there?
28:03 Can potential students get in touch with you?
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