The unit Thematic seminars will be organised by focusing on a specific topic for each edition of the ARCHMAT EMJMD and will see the participation of leading invited scholars from and outside the ARCHMAT Consortium. The unit aims at acquainting students with new methodologies and techniques used in conservation science and management of archaeological sites and provide students with an overview of current cutting-edge research in the field of Archaeometry and Conservation Science. Ethics and principles in Materials conservation: Towards compatible restoration. Methodology for analysis and design materials for building conservation. Analysis of materials in paintings of the cultural heritage using microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. Dyes and organic pigments in objects of the cultural heritage. Origin and identification using liquid chromatography. Superhydrophobic coatings for the protection of natural stone. Non-Destructive Testing techniques for the characterization and the diagnosis of the decay of physical building materials. Study of the effectiveness of consolidation techniques using methods of calculating the transmission velocity of elastic waves (ultrasonics). Nanoscience for the Conservation of Works of Art. Inorganic Nanomaterials for the Consolidation of Wall Paintings and Stones. Geopolymers and Hybrid Nanocomposites

Teaching materials, including handouts, thematic websites and scientific articles will be distributed in class and posted on a dedicated Moodle page.

The module Technical field visits will be organised with the participation of the whole consortium. Technical visits will include visits to archaeological sites, museums, and research centres. The unit aims at acquainting students with the methodologies and techniques used in Archaeometry and Conservation Science, while taking into account the newest updates in the field, and at conducting them in applying this knowledge and these competences in their specific field of interest.

Teaching materials, including handouts, thematic websites and scientific articles will be distributed in class and posted on a dedicated Moodle page.