Capability for Human Bioarchaeology and Digital Collections

Lead Research Organisation: University of Bradford
Department Name: Faculty of Life Sciences

Abstract

The University of Bradford has an immense digital heritage collection, generated from its world-leading collection of human skeletal remains, 3D replication of heritage sites and museum collections, and large-scale marine surveys of lost landscapes. However over time the analysis of and access to this collection has become limited by the technical infrastructure. By upgrading this infrastructure it will be possible to integrate our digital collections and share them online with researchers and the public, allowing much greater use of this data for research and education. Upgrading will involve two main components, upgrading the data sharing technology and upgrading the data capture technology.

The University led on use of digitised data online through its Digitised Diseases project, where researchers accessed images of bone modifications that resulted from a range of diseases. This catalysed our digital heritage capabilities that are today highly regarded in multi-disciplinary research. Almost a decade later, technology has moved on and to ensure researchers continue to have useful and quality access to our collections, investment in refreshed digital infrastructure is of critical importance. By upgrading our IT capacity we will be able to share a majority or our collections with researchers and educators through a stable and secure online platform.

The starting point for Digitised Diseases was the sharing of data on human skeletal remains by the Biological Anthropology Research Centre (BARC). BARC, a focal point for international research, specialises in the analysis of modern and ancient human skeletal remains. These are a fragile resource that can be accidentally damaged through handling and sometimes need to be destroyed as part of complex analysis procedures. As a result the management of such a collection involves the careful evaluation of conservation and research requirements and needs access to facilities of the highest standard to maximise benefit while minimising handling.

When capturing digital data from human remains it is very important to ensure two things are considered. 1) Resolution - Digital copies need to capture the finest details possible so that they can be analysed instead of the original sample 2) The techniques used are appropriate and optimal - so that the limited and fragile resource is not wasted. This project therefore aims to upgrade our biochemical analysis facilities along with microscale 3D documentation methods. By upgrading our x-ray capabilities to a dedicated CT and micro-CT facility we will be able to capture much more information with minimal handling of specimens, improving our world-class capability as a leading hub for imaging in human bioarchaeology research.

Bradford has pioneered prospection for wide-ranging heritage needs encompassing UNESCO World Heritage Sites; complex historic environments - covering dense urban settings; diverse rural landscapes environments; trans-national scale marine surveys interacting with commercial and national heritage agencies. We work with past heritage landscapes, the historic environment and the contemporary environment today. We have immense collections that need to be supported by rapidly changing technology that is fuelled by the questions from the research community.

Integrating data sharing and digital capture facilities is the core goal. By increasing the data available from the human remains collection and combining it with environmental and site data in our collections a rich digital discoverable and searchable research environment will be created. This specifically allows capacity to place our biological collections within real-world or reconstructed digital environments, providing a rich virtual environment for researchers and educators.
 
Title 3D print of Saltaire World Heritage Site 
Description 3D print using data derived from the project for follow-on work funded by DLUHC PropTech3. 
Type Of Art Artefact (including digital) 
Year Produced 2024 
Impact Knowledge Exchange on projection mapping onto 3D prints (for narrative story-telling, regeneration and planning needs), involving collaboration between UoB, University of Nottingham, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Nottingham Council 
 
Title Archaeology showcases multi-million pound tech 
Description Video produced by the University of Bradford following the AHRC CapCo EXPO event 13th September 2023 
Type Of Art Artefact (including digital) 
Year Produced 2023 
Impact significant number of views relating to this video that focuses on the benefits for students and researchers 
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8PfNZPEjHg
 
Title Reimagining Tanzania's Townscape Heritage 
Description Short film presented at ZIFF utilises digital heritage as a vehicle to explore the City of Bagamoyo and links to Zanzibar, the Interior and the rest of the World. The film reimagines the legacy of these heritage assets and their role in establishing identity, by examining historic colonial influence, craft traditions, coastal connections and the potential to link to tourism and the creative economy. 
Type Of Art Artefact (including digital) 
Year Produced 2023 
Impact Panel Discussion - Tangible and Intangible Heritage as Archives for Identity (lead discussants Elgidius Ichumbaki, Thomas Sparrow, Olivia Booker, Andrew Wilson). centre upon the rich potential of heritage assets and the need to conserve these often-fragile resources. Drawing upon case study sites along the coast of East Africa, the discussion will seek to raise awareness of the value of heritage and place-based research. This encompasses tangible built heritage (buildings and monuments), the narratives and craft traditions that are considered intangible heritage that enrich such sites (boat-building, fishing, salt-production, craft industries), as well as the natural heritage that offers the setting and helps to contextualise heritage. The panel will explore the complementary aspects of natural and cultural resource management, whilst also discussing the potential threats (inclusive of climate change and neglect) and competing interests that can affect these sites. 
URL https://ziffestival.org/ziff-festival-events-2023/
 
Title Scan of Peace Sculpture 
Description Scan of 'Reunion and Reconciliation', The Peace Sculpture by Josefina de Vasconcellos that was unveiled by Nobel Peace laureate Sean MacBride on 4 May 1977 prior to undergoing restoration 
Type Of Art Artefact (including digital) 
Year Produced 2023 
Impact Iconic sculpture that links to pioneering expertise at UoB in Peace Studies 
URL https://100objectsbradford.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/52-reunion-and-reconciliation-the-peace-sculptur...
 
Title Using Innovative Technology to Uncover the Past and Plan the Future 
Description AHRC Press video 
Type Of Art Artefact (including digital) 
Year Produced 2023 
Impact Visibility for CapCo investment as national capability in runway to RICHeS and in advance of BD25 City of Culture 
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGPL0b_9Hqo
 
Description This CapCo infrastructure project was concerned with upscaling digital capture facilities, potential for data integration and data sharing in order to create a National capability that includes cross-sectional imaging for human bioarchaeology and contextual recording of heritage assets and digital twins. By increasing the data available from the human remains collection and combining it with environmental and site data in our collections a rich digital discoverable and searchable research environment will be created. This specifically allows capacity to place our biological collections within real-world or reconstructed digital environments, providing a rich virtual environment for researchers and educators.
Exploitation Route We will integrate this National capability into Arts & Humanities Research alongside the RICHeS programme; and we will work with wide-ranging partners from the heritage sector and related communities to maximise impact. Our capabilities are already contributing to major funded research projects via AHRC, MRC, DLUHC, WYCA Gainshare. We seek to maximise the potential of our capabilities for Bradford's role as UK City of Culture in 2025. We are involved in multidisciplinary collaborations with colleagues from Engineering & Informatics, Health and Social Care.
Sectors Communities and Social Services/Policy

Construction

Creative Economy

Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software)

Education

Environment

Healthcare

Leisure Activities

including Sports

Recreation and Tourism

Government

Democracy and Justice

Culture

Heritage

Museums and Collections

Security and Diplomacy

Transport

URL https://unibradfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/rais-intranet/SitePages/%C2%A33m-archaeology-grant-to-boost-Bradford%E2%80%99s-digital-research-capability.aspx
 
Description CapCo infrastructure has been used across a range of AHRC funded projects and other research activities. This funded new National capabilities, including the installation of the UK's first FujiFilm NewTom 7G cone beam CT unit (in any setting - clinical, or otherwise); the second-only Zeiss MetroTom 1500 micro CT in a UK University; the first Leica TRK 700 EVO mobile mapping system in the UK; the first Mosaic Viking camera system in the UK and the first University globally. The timing of this investment is significant because this infrastructure will contribute in many different ways to runway projects that build towards Bradford's role as City of Culture in 2025.
First Year Of Impact 2022
Sector Communities and Social Services/Policy,Construction,Creative Economy,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Education,Environment,Healthcare,Leisure Activities, including Sports, Recreation and Tourism,Government, Democracy and Justice,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections,Transport
Impact Types Cultural

Societal

Economic

Policy & public services

 
Description Capability for Human Bioarchaeology and Digital Collections
Amount £2,999,856 (GBP)
Funding ID AH/V01255X/1 
Organisation Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 02/2022 
End 09/2024
 
Description Healthy Urban Places: a systems approach to understanding how to harness local places as tools to improve population health and reduce inequalities
Amount £7,438,856 (GBP)
Funding ID MR/Y022785/1 
Organisation Medical Research Council (MRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 03/2024 
End 03/2028
 
Description Kilmallock - Derry - Bradford: Twinning North-South Irish Walled Towns and UK Cities of Culture
Amount £132,147 (GBP)
Funding ID AH/Y007409/1 
Organisation Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 11/2023 
End 10/2024
 
Description Kilmallock - Derry - Bradford: Twinning North-South Irish Walled Towns and UK Cities of Culture'
Amount £149,975 (GBP)
Funding ID AH/Y007409/1 
Organisation Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 11/2023 
End 12/2024
 
Description PropTech3 - Engagement Fund
Amount £35,000 (GBP)
Organisation Bradford Metropolitan District Council 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 08/2023 
End 03/2024
 
Description PropTech4 - Engagement Fund - Rapid Capture and Visualisation
Amount £100,000 (GBP)
Organisation Bradford Metropolitan District Council 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 03/2024 
End 12/2024
 
Description SUBNORDICA: Beyond Submerged Landscapes - Defining Human Response to Postglacial Sea-level Rise and Climate Change
Amount € 13,221,969 (EUR)
Funding ID SUBNORDICA - 101119164 - GAP-101119164 
Organisation European Research Council (ERC) 
Sector Public
Country Belgium
Start 03/2024 
End 04/2030
 
Description supplementary funding to CapCo award
Amount £3,200,000 (GBP)
Organisation Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 03/2023 
End 04/2024
 
Description National Trust 
Organisation National Trust
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Charity/Non Profit 
PI Contribution Immersive AR Pilot for the National Trust at Fountains Abbey - exploring the interpretation of geophysical prospection data and ground-based capture
Collaborator Contribution Funded pilot work with Dr Richard Dunn
Impact preliminary scoping report
Start Year 2023
 
Description UK-IRL Collaboration in Digital Humanities 
Organisation University College Cork
Country Ireland 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Co-design and development of bid, WPs, fieldwork, analysis and public engagement/ outreach.
Collaborator Contribution Co-design and development of bid, WPs, fieldwork, analysis and public engagement/ outreach.
Impact Strong partnership involving knowledge exchange, joint fieldwork and public engagement activities.
Start Year 2020
 
Description University of Dar es Salaam, Dept. of Archaeology & Heritage Studies 
Organisation University of Dar es Salaam
Country Tanzania, United Republic of 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution International CoI is based in the Dept. of Archaeology & Heritage Studies
Collaborator Contribution Co-creation and co-development of this project; organised and coordinated fieldwork/ logistics in TZA.
Impact Joint authorship in publications; Joint fieldwork; Conference organisation; Outreach events responding to the UN Year for the Creative Economy
Start Year 2021
 
Description University of Naples 
Organisation University of Naples
Country Italy 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Facilitated access to data from Leica TRK 700 EVO for Saltaire World Heritage Site
Collaborator Contribution Victoria Cotella is a PhD student in Architecture at the University of Naples who contributed knowledge on stylistic form of buildings in Saltaire; with direct involvement on responsible use of AI for interrogating the data.
Impact Talks and funding bids prepared; Joint publication discussed
Start Year 2023
 
Description University of St Andrews 
Organisation University of St Andrews
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Joint application; joint fieldwork; joint outputs
Collaborator Contribution Co-design and development of bid; joint fieldwork; joint project outputs
Impact Creative response at Bagamoyo Festival and planned for ZIFF; Joint conference presentations/ session
Start Year 2021
 
Description Virtual Bradford 
Organisation Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
PI Contribution Development of City-scale digital twin for Bradford and related replication in AHRC-funded works for Saltaire UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bagamoyo (Tanzania) and Kilmallock (Ireland).
Collaborator Contribution Weekly partnership meetings and strong collaboration through knowledge exchange.
Impact Mentioned in the launch of the Digital Strategy for the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Start Year 2020
 
Description XCT - with University of Sheffield 
Organisation University of Sheffield
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Cross-sectional imaging with University of Sheffield (Roberta Marino)
Collaborator Contribution Financial contribution (£500) as part of collaborative research on New Bunhill Fields assemblage
Impact anticipate publication outputs
Start Year 2024
 
Description 'Kilmallock - Derry - Bradford: Twinning North-South Irish Walled Towns & UK Cities of Culture' 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Third sector organisations
Results and Impact 24th November 2023 - Presentation for Irish Walled Towns Network in Limerick
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/news/events/iwtn-conference-2023-early-buildings-in-our-historic-town...
 
Description 'Kilmallock - Derry - Bradford: Twinning North-South Irish Walled Towns & UK Cities of Culture' 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Multi-agency workshop with partners on AH/V01255X/1 UK-Ireland Follow-on Project in the Digital Humanities
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description Artificial Intelligence in Cultural Heritage: Towards an Automated Pipeline from 3D Point Clouds to Archaeological BIM 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Presentation by visiting researcher Victoria Cotella from UNINA at The Alan Turing Institute, London, 26th January 2024
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description Being Human Festival 'Reimagining the Heart of Bradford' (14/16th Nov 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Presentation to recent migrants to Bradford enrolled at Bradford College.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.bradford.ac.uk/events/public/re-imaging-the-heart-of-bradford.php
 
Description Big Bradford Reunion (24 Sep 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Alumni event showcasing work of Virtual Bradford/ Visualising Heritage
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.bradford.ac.uk/alumni/big-bradford-reunion-2022/
 
Description Board to Board with West Yorkshire Police (28 Nov 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Briefing to Board to Board Meeting Between West Yorkshire Police and UoB Senior Management Teams
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Briefing to Mercy Mission (31 Jan 23) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Supporters
Results and Impact Scoping visit with charitable organisation Mercy Mission
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Briefing to University Court at UoB (14 Dec 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Supporters
Results and Impact Briefing to University Court
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description CaCHE Sheffield workshop with 3 Place Programme Projects (20 Oct 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Panel discussion and presentations as part of a joint event with 3x PIs from the Place Programme
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/research/urbanstudies/projects/place-basedresearchprog...
 
Description CapCo EXPO event (AHRC Council Visit) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact EXPO event to launch the CapCo investment formally at the University of Bradford. This event was timed to coincide with the visit of AHRC CEO Professor Christopher Smith and the AHRC's Council.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGPL0b_9Hqo
 
Description Capabilities for Human Bioarchaeology & Digital Collections 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact AHRC Showcase - UoB Leaders Session - awareness of CapCo EXPO for Senior Management
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description City Hall Reception (14 Sep 2023) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Attendance at Showcase event in Bradford City Hall, with dignitaries, Councillors, Lord Mayor, Representatives from AHRC Council, Director of NSMM, Producer of Bradford 2025
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://anatomiesofpower.wordpress.com/2023/09/18/the-new-humanities/
 
Description CommUNIty Open Day (26 Mar 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Showcase event and talk
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.bradford.ac.uk/events/public/unify-community-open-day---cafe-sessions.php
 
Description Cottingley Fairy Cameras 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Cross-sectional imaging of the Cottingley Fairy Cameras - involved University photographer taking promotional photos of cameras being scanned with NSMM staff using CBCT and micro CT instruments.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description Digital Heritage Making a Difference to Local and Global Challenges (27 Jun 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Visit of Vivienne Stern MBE
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Digital Heritage: Making a Difference to Local & Global Challenges (26 Sep 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Visit of Anne Spinali and Paul Williams
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description First Visit of Anita Rani Prior to Installation as Chancellor (9 Jan 23) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Supporters
Results and Impact Talk/ Showcase on the occasion of the first visit of new Chancellor Anita Rani.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive/2023/anita-rani-vows-to-inspire-students-during-first-visit-...
 
Description FoLS Research Away Day (25 Jan 23) - Visualising Heritage: Capabilities for Collaboration 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Faculty Away Day - Showcasing CapCo investment
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description From 'Visualising Heritage' to 'Continuing Bonds': Heritage & Digital Assets for Creative Learning, Identity & Wellbeing 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Keynote joint talk 17th July with Prof Karina Croucher at the Heritage Consortium Conference, Salts Mill on 'Diversifying Futures in Heritage, Arts & Humanities
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Gothenberg - VIRTUAL BRADFORD - an Open 3D City model (Apr 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Study participants or study members
Results and Impact Partnership event linked to EU SCORE Project
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://northsearegion.eu/score
 
Description Hidden Heritages Workshop (19 Nov 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Event held at National Museum of Ireland
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Launch of Digital Strategy for Bradford (27 Sep 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Launch of Digital Strategy for Bradford - naming Virtual Bradford as a key enabler
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive/2022/bradfords-first-digital-twin-has-been-completed.php
 
Description National Trust: A Virtual Future for Heritage (10 Nov 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Presentation of capabilities for heritage professionals within the National Trust
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Nottingham PropTech Meeting (6 Mar 23) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Meeting at University of Nottingham with other Place Programme Project (Dr Chris King) and partners including Bradford Council and Nottingham City Council re digital twins
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Panel discussion at Place-Based Research Programme Event, Glasgow 26 Jun 23 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Joint panel discussion as part of Place Programme Launch Event
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Practical Training Exercises - Bradford Metropolitan District Council at Lister Park 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Use of CapCo kit at Lister Park for training in Geophysical Prospection (with Michal Pisz)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Priddy Training Excavation 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Undergraduate students
Results and Impact Use of CapCo kit on Priddy Training excavation - GNSS, ERT Survey etc. (with Michal Pisz, Ben Jennings, Jodie Lewis)

Public visits on open days
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Robot dog could explore abandoned old mill buildings in Bradford as advances in archaeological research ramp up 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Article linked to CapCo EXPO
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/robot-dog-could-explore-abandoned-old-mill-buildings-in-br...
 
Description Saltaire: People, Heritage & Place Using Heritage to Enhance Community and Wellbeing - Place Programme KE Project Event 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Study participants or study members
Results and Impact Joint workshop for Place Programme KE projects, on the theme of 'What Works'
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/research/urbanstudies/projects/place-basedresearchprog...
 
Description Saltaire: People, Heritage and Place Installation 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Local
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact As part of People, Heritage, and Place, an immersive installation was showcased at the historical Salts Mill in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. The installation showcased the the artictic qualities of the digital data developed in conjunction with the Visualising heritage team at the University of Bradford and local primary schools. The installation was met with a positive response.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://saltaireinspired.org.uk/event/saltaire-people-heritage-place/
 
Description Shetland Museum & Archives - Visualising Heritage: From Discoverability to Dissemination (26 May 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Radio interview with BBC Radio Shetland; Evening guest lectures; Daytime launch event; Training for practitioners; Fieldwork using CapCo kit
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.shetlandamenity.org/visualising-shetlands-iron-age
 
Description Talk to Canal & Rivers Trust Senior Staff 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Initial dialogue has developed into regular meetings with CRT staff and a pilot project to survey Standedge Tunnel and related heritage assets
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Talk to Historic England Senior Staff 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Initial talk in January 2024 has developed into a regular series of meetings concerned with the proposed Heritage Action Zone, Bradford 2025, shared vision for heritage and wellbeing, and MRC HUP North project with BIHR team.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description Talk to NSMM Senior Staff 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Discussion with Director of NSMM about closer working relationship - appraised her of the CapCo investment and aspirations to get involved with outreach and engagement activities in the runway to BD25.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description Talk to Natural England Senior Staff 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Meeting with Natural England Senior Staff - formal presentation of relevant CapCo assets
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description Talk to The Novium and Sussex Past Senior Staff 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Third sector organisations
Results and Impact Initial talk and dialogue has resulted in the co-development of a proposal for a joint museum exhibition using CapCo assets
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Towards a sustainable AI-based approach for the automation of HBIM features in mid 1800s architecture 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Presentation by visiting researcher Victoria Cotella from UNINA at UoB Turing lecture
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
URL https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4a8c515b-b640-47f6-a5ce-6a2a8d3b4395@245ea2d1-4365-4726-805...
 
Description Towards a sustainable AI-based approach for the automation of HBIM features in mid 1800s architecture 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Visiting researcher Victoria Cotella from UNINA delivered talk at School of the Built Environment Oxford Brookes University, 23rd February 2024
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description UDSM talk (13 May 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Guest lecture at University of Dar es Salaam
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description UK Authority AI and Data4Good (14 Oct 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Presentation for UK Authority
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.ukauthority.com/events/ai-data4good-2022/
 
Description Use of CapCo kit at National Trust Beningbrough Hall 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Use of CapCo kit as part of dissertation project to survey the grounds of Beningbrough Hall.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Virtual Bradford showcase UoB, Bradford Council, Nottingham CC (28 Nov 22) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact joint workshop hosted by Bradford Council
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Visit from Strategic Director for Place (Bradford Council) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Briefing to Strategic Director for Place, including demonstration of CapCo kit and Reality Portal. Explored scope for further partnership working and joint funding.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Visit of Bradford Museums & Galleries - Capabilities for Collaboration (27 Feb 23) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Showcase visit with exploration of potential for collaboration
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Visualising Heritage - a Saltaire Experience 
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Launch of multi-platform tour app for Saltaire World Heritage Site to coincide with World Heritage Day.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/cc20f9b26cbf4a7fb46a94f5f62c83cc
 
Description WYorks Police - Virtual Twinning of Public Spaces & Venues (9 Feb 23) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact Meeting with Counter Terrorism Team with WYorks Police
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description visit from Royal Armouries 6th Feb 2024 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact xCT Exploration with Japanese Shoulder Guard
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024
 
Description visit of Nigel Guy MBE 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Third sector organisations
Results and Impact Visit of Nigel Guy, architect at the forefront of introducing larger social housing to people from black and minority ethnic communities in Bradford and Director of Windrush Generations and Windrush National Organisation Ltd
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2024