The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

NTNU is the largest university in Norway with headquarter in Trondheim and campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund. NTNU has 8 faculties, 55 departments and a University Museum. Currently, NTNU has about 42 000 students and 7 401 person-years in academic or scientific positions. NTNU will participate in this project through the Colourlab, within the Department of Computer Science (IDI). Since its foundation in 2001 Colourlab has risen to become an internationally leading research institution in the fields of colour imaging, image and video processing, colour management, image analysis, computer vision and spectral imaging. The research group consists of 52 members including 20 PhD students. NTNU University Museum: The Museum includes the Department of Natural History, the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History and The National Laboratory for Age Determination.

National Research Council of Italy (CNR)

CNR is the largest public research institution in Italy under the Ministry of Education, University and Research. CNR includes seven departments organized in 91 institutes performing multidisciplinary research activities and ensure large and effective European and International cooperation in all fields of knowledge. CNR takes part in UNCHANGE project with the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies (CNR-SCITEC, http://www.scitec.cnr.it/en/research/chemistry-for-cultural-heritage) and the Institute of Heritage Science (CNR ISPC, www.ispc.cnr.it). SCITEC and ISPC have consolidated expertise in the field of heritage material science, conservation and scientific research on degradation mechanisms of CH materials. Leader in the application of noninvasive analytical methods to CH materials with competence in development of portable point-based and imaging systems, SCITEC participates to the activity of the European research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (www.e-rihs.eu) coordinated by CNR-ISPC with the MObile LABoratory MOLAB platform offering transnational access activity for non invasive and in situ investigation of CH.

Université Bourgogne Europe, France (UBE)

A multi-disciplinary university, UBE – founded in 1722 – offers 400 courses covering the spectrum of Sciences & Technology, Environmental Sciences, Health & Care, Social sciences & Humanities, Political Sciences and Management. Optimistic, resilient, forward-looking and open to the world, UBE contributes fully to the evolution and transition of its regions, with a training and research strategy based on four pillars: i) Technological transitions, intelligent and sustainable materials; ii) Earth, Environment, Food and Climate; iii) Systemic and integrated approach to health; iv) Arts, Culture and Humanities in Society. Since 2018, UBE is a member of FORTHEM, a European university alliance consisting of eight universities, with the goal of intensifying cooperation in education and research. Through its membership in FORTHEM, UBE aims to become a fully-fledged European campus. A wide range of exchange and collaboration schemes are available at UBE to the entire university community. UBE maintains more than 100 international partnerships, along with > 250 university partnerships within the Erasmus academic exchange network. UBE in figures: 36,000 students, including 3,300 international students; more than 3,000 staff including 1,600 researchers and teacher-researchers; 1,000 doctoral students, including 450 international doctoral students; 28 research laboratories; 29 technological platforms; 120 nationalities; 320 international partners; 13 foreign languages taught, 6 campuses. UBE is hosting 6 doctoral schools with 140 doctoral courses activated this year

French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)

CNRS-Archéosciences Bordeaux is a laboratory whose expertise ranges from physico-chemical characterisation and geochronology of ancient artefacts and 3D technologies dedicated to cultural heritage. CNRS-C2RMF: C2RMF is the centre for research and restoration of all French museums, part of the ministry of Culture and part of the CNRS with Feder New AGLAE FR3506 CNRS. The centre is in charge of analysis and restoration of artworks for all French museums. It has research, restoration, documentation and preventive conservation departments.

University of Perugia, Italy (UNIPG)

UNIPG was founded in 1308. At present, research, education and consulting activities in the various disciplines are organized in 14 Departments, with about 25000 students, 1100 professors and researchers and 1100 staff members. UNIPG offers a vast array of graduate and post-graduate degrees in the various academic disciplines. UNIPG has established working and cooperation agreements with hundreds of European and extra-European institutions. Currently, there are about 50 research groups that received grants from the European Research network. UNIPG also involves several internationally recognized centers of excellence, including the Centre for Scientific methodologies applied to Archaeology and Art (SMAArt). UNIPG takes part in the UNCHANGE project with the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology (DCBB). In the recent National Evaluation DCBB ranked first among the mid-size Department of Chemical Sciences in Italy. In 2019, DCBB has been officially ranked among Italian Departments of Excellence being funded with 8 million Euros for the period 2018-2022. DCBB offers 7 different teaching programs attracting ca. 2000 students per year, as well.

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO)

HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences (UAS) in Switzerland, organised in different application domains: Arts, Management, Engineering, Architecture, Music, Health, Social Work. HES-SO offers a large variety of education programmes: 46 Bachelor degrees, 26 Master degrees and 301 continuing education courses. HES-SO has been involved in European Framework Programmes since 1998. In FP7 we participated in 30 collaborative projects, including 3 as coordinator. In H2020 we are beneficiaries in 45 projects, including 6 as coordinator and covering the three Pillars of the programme. In UNCHANGE, HES-SO will be represented by Haute Ecole Arc Conservation Restauration (HE-Arc CR) in Neuchâtel. The research group has a relevant tradition in cutting-edge research in the field of conservation science, focusing in particular on metal corrosion, documentation and diagnosis using non-invasive, portable vibrational spectroscopic methods, electrochemistry and green chemistry.

GreenHer CoE – University of Ljubljana (UL)

University of Ljubljana (UL) is the largest research university in Slovenia. The Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology (FCCT), has ca. 200 employees and runs the Doctoral School in Chemical Sciences, currently training 78 PhD students. The Heritage Science Lab Ljubljana is an integral part of the Department of Analytical Chemistry and engages exclusively in interdisciplinary heritage science research and teaching.

Warsaw University of Technology, Poland (WUT)

Founded in 1915 WUT is ranked number one among all technical universities in Poland and offers education at all levels: B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree studies in every field of technology –from civil engineering and architecture to optoelectronics, materials nanotechnology, biotechnology and biomedical technology. WUT conducts research in almost all areas of technology and a number of non-technical disciplines at 19 faculties and 1 college. WUT employs around 2500 academic teachers, over 600 professors, and about 2600 technical and administrative staff. The number of students is over 23000, mostly full-time (including nearly 1100 Ph.D. students) and the university had more than 5700 graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes this year. WUT will participate in this project through the Mechatronics Faculty (MF). Since the 1990s MF has risen to become an internationally recognizable research institution which strongly develops methodology, research facilities and infrastructure for multimodal 3D imaging in CH sector constantly cooperating with CH partners (museums, CH institutions and policymakers). MF consists of 112 members in total —including permanent, temporary and associated members and 57 PhD students.

Swiss National Museum, Switzerland (SNM)

The Swiss National Museum is composed of three museums with exhibition space, and a collection centre. The museums showcase the history of Switzerland from its beginnings up to the present day, giving an insight into the Swiss identity and the rich tapestry of our country’s history and culture, with temporary exhibitions covering issues of current interest.

In UNCHANGE, the SNM will be represented by the Collection Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, which houses the conservation and restoration laboratories, the conservation research laboratory and the storage rooms for almost one million objects. The Collection encompasses a wide variety of materials (textiles, metals, wood, glass, ceramics, etc.) including numerous detached wall paintings. 50 experts from the fields of conservation, conservation research and analytics work actively on site. Since, 2010, the Conservation Research laboratory has been actively involved in several European Projects.

The Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland (AFAW)

AFAW is one of the oldest and largest art institutions of higher education in Poland. The AFAW provides art education in twenty-eight different specializations and has nine faculties. Having more than 90 partner institutions, the Academy actively participates in the Erasmus+ programme. The Academy is a member of many international organisations, including, among others, the NIKA, ELIA, Cumulus, and ENCoRE (European Network for Conservation-Restoration Education). Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art is developing methods of analysis of primary technology of monument construction and state of preservation. The practical aspect of conservation and restoration treatment of works of art is the main field of activity allowing for international cooperation with, among others, Parco Archeologico di Pompei (Archaeological Park in Pompeii).

The National and University Library, Slovenia (NUK)

The National and University Library is the national library of the Republic of Slovenia. Its key mission is to collect, protect and enable the use of the national collection of library materials, to provide professional support to libraries in performing public service, and to support the national bibliographic system. NUK also performs the tasks of the University Library of the UL.

Olympic Foundation for Cultural Heritage, Switzerland (OFCH)

The Olympic Museum is the official home of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Olympic heritage, featuring artefacts, archives, images, books and films. Situated in the Olympic Capital of Lausanne, Switzerland, the museum’s international exhibitions and programmes connect people of all ages with the diverse stories, art, history and culture of the global phenomenon that is the Olympic Games. Through educational initiatives inspired by the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship, the Olympic Museum unites athletes, visitors, students, artists and an affiliated network of museums worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.olympics.com/museum/

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Italy (PGC)

PGC in Venice is one of Europe’s leading museums of modern art and a major international reference for the conservation and study of 20th-century masterpieces. As part of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, PGC integrates curatorial excellence with advanced conservation research. In 2025, PGC established a new Conservation Laboratory dedicated to sustainable conservation materials, the technical study of modern artworks, documentation and interdisciplinary heritage science, also functioning as an “open lab” for public engagement.

Clyde hyperspectral imaging and technology, UK (ClydeHSI)

ClydeHSI, established in 2005 and based in Clydebank, Scotland, designs and manufactures hyperspectral cameras and optical spectroscopy systems for art heritage and police forensic sciences. Specializing in reflectance, transmission, luminescence, and birefringence measurements across UV to SWIR spectral ranges, the company refocused on art heritage and forensic applications after a management buy-out in 2020.

The European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RIHS ERIC)

E-RIHS ERIC is a distributed research infrastructure formally established in March 2025 by the European Commission. It operates in Heritage Science through a Central Hub in Florence (IT) and an array of National Nodes. E-RIHS integrates world-class facilities, scientific instruments, archives, digital tools and data across four platforms – ARCHLAB, FIXLAB, MOLAB and DIGILAB – enabling advanced research on heritage. Alongside access services, it provides training and capacity building through its HS Academy and advances international cooperation beyond Europe, supporting the global development of heritage science.

National Library of Norway (NLN)

The National Library of Norway collects, preserves and enables the use of documents published in Norway and archival material. It performs a large digitization program for all LAM institutions in Norway. The NLN is a research institution.

University Bordeaux Montaigne, France (UBM)

UBM offers training and research in the arts, languages, literature, social sciences and humanities. Among the research centres, UBM includes Archéosciences Bordeaux which is also part of the French CNRS.

Université Paris-Saclay, France (SAC)

SAC is involved in the project UNCHANGE as an Associated Partner linked to CNRS. These legal entities are linked through their Joint Research Unit “Systèmes et applications des technologies de l’information et de l’énergie” (SATIE) (see also CNRS description). The university also boasts high international visibility thanks to the reputation of its 275 research laboratories and their teams and provides outstanding daily support for the integration and development of 65,000 multicultural students.