Student Conservators at Melbourne

Student Conservators at Melbourne (SC@M) is the student group for the Master of Cultural Materials Conservation program at the Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne.

Our members are student conservators and alumni from a variety of backgrounds including the Arts, Humanities and Sciences. We act as a liaison between students and the academic faculty and organise social gatherings, workshops, excursions and events for our members.

We are supported by the Grimwade Centre and the Graduate Student Association (GSA).

The 2024/25 Committee is made up of:

President: Misty Wade
Vice President: Sarah Dodson
Secretary: Niamh Corbett
Treasurer: Isabella Wessel
Events & Projects: Laura Moschner
Sustainability: Hannah Berry
Communications & Media: Mollie Liu

For further information, and to become a member, head to our website. Follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our mailing list for information on our latest news, events, volunteer opportunities and more!

Students participating in the masterclass with Patricia Falcão. Photograph: Katrina Watson — Time-based media masterclass, led by TATE conservator Patricia Falcão, organised by SC@M, 2019. Photograph: Katrina Watson

SC@M annual Jobs Panel event, 2019. Here conservators from different specialties share their stories with students about working in the industry. This event is also supported by AICCM (VIC Branch). Photograph: Rachel Davis

^{Feature image: Conservation of Gilded Frames Workshop, November 2021. Photographer: Alex Vamvas}