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Online Program: Specialised Course on Cultural Heritage, Crime and Security

Key information
Dates: 8-12 June 2026
Venue: Online
Application deadline: 25 May 2026
Confirmation of acceptance: Within 1 week following submission of the application
Payment deadline: Within 1 week following confirmation of acceptance

Where Heritage Meets Practice: International Pathways Through AUR’s M.A. in Cultural Heritage

Their discussion highlighted the distinctive opportunities available through AUR’s M.A.

Unearthing “Little Aventine”: The Aventinus Minor Project: Progress & Promise

The Aventinus Minor Project (AMP), launched in 2019, has become one of the most ambitious community-archaeological undertakings in central Rome.

Former AUR Professor Simone Quilici Appointed Director of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo

An architect, urban planner, and landscape historian, Dr. Quilici has been a central figure in the stewardship of Italy’s cultural and environmental assets for more than two decades.

AUR and UNICRI run joint course on cultural heritage crime - unfortunately we need it more than ever

Five years ago, AUR began a collaboration with UNICRI (the UN agency for combatting organized crime) to run a professional development course on 

AUR Alumnus David Chacón's Visionary Lecture on Humanities in the Digital Age

The American University of Rome’s Fall 2024 Alumni Lecture Series came to an inspiring conclusion with a lecture by David Chacón, a 2014 graduate whose unconventional career journey fascinated attendees.

AUR Alumna Debora Spizzichino’s Path to Success in Archaeology

The American University of Rome recently had the pleasure of welcoming back Debora Spizzichino, an alumna of our Archaeology and Classics program, to share her journey from AUR student to field archaeologist.

AUR Alumna Keelie Rix Inspires Students with Groundbreaking Interdisciplinary Research

The American University of Rome (AUR) recently welcomed guest speaker Keelie Rix, an accomplished alumna who returned to share her remarkable journey from an arts-focused undergraduate to a pioneering PhD researcher.

Alumna Sarah Tucci's journey from AUR to the heart of cultural preservation in Kosovo

Sarah Tucci, an alumna of The American University of Rome’s MA in Cultural Heritage program, is making significant strides in the field of cultural preservation.

Professor Valerie Higgins. Podcast - the Amphitheatre of Capua