Stained-glass panels are iconic elements of European cultural heritage (CH), symbolising the artistic
and technological craftmanship of different regions and eras. One prominent example of the broad
public’s appreciation for stained glass was seen following the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire in Paris in
April 2019, with widespread concern over the preservation of the Rose windows which are one of the
key symbols of French cultural heritage. Safeguarding Europe’s precious stained glass, which is
increasingly threatened by changing climate conditions, requires expertise from art conservation-
restoration, heritage science, materials science, physics, optics and photonics, chemistry, and computer
science. The expertise available within this project consortium will provide future talent with the skills to address the key challenges currently faced by conservators before, during, and after restoration.
‘Green Light for Advanced Solutions in Stained-glass Conservation and Application of Research and
Education’ (GLASS-CARE), a timely European Training network, will promote international,
interdisciplinary training, career development, and research collaborations for 15 EU-funded
Doctoral Candidates, plus two Swiss-funded SERI MSCA DN fellows, collectively referred to as
Doctoral Candidates (DCs).

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