The purpose of CATS is in-depth scientific research to explore the material nature of works of art. The aim is to generate and document a deeper understanding of artists’ techniques of the past and present – and to answer questions regarding the interpretation and understanding of collections. Read more…

The School of Conservation / CATS Conservator Cecil K. Andersen from the School of Conservation will defend her PhD next week. The defense gives her opportunity to disseminate the ground breaking results of her work. Read more on this web site and download the press release.

30 may 2013 marks the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of the School of Conservation. 40 years of conservation of cultural heritage and preservation of objects from nature will be celebrated with speeches and a festive anniversary reception. Read more…