Free webinar hosted by Professor Valerie Higgins and the MA in Cultural Heritage. 6:00 pm (CEST - Rome time), 9 April 2025.
Join us for a timely and thought-provoking webinar, Protecting Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times, hosted by the MA in Cultural Heritage at The American University of Rome. This free online event will explore the challenges and strategies involved in safeguarding cultural heritage amid conflict, crisis, and global change. Drawing on expert perspectives and real-world case studies, the discussion will shed light on the vital role of cultural preservation in maintaining identity, memory, and resilience in times of upheaval. This webinar is open to all those with an interest in heritage, archaeology, international policy, and the intersection of culture and crisis.
SPEAKERS:
Dr Laurie Rush, Cultural Resources, US Army.
"Using intelligence sources to protect heritage"
Dr Chris Jasparro, Cultural Heritage Consultant.
"Heritage Based Information Operations in Contemporary Conflct"
Dr Ihor Poshyvailo, Director Maidan Museum, Kyiv, Ukraine.
"Update from Kyiv"
Ms Aparna Tandon, Senior Program Leader ICCROM.
"Developing Capacities for Managing Catastrophic Risks to Heritage"
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