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NEW Save the date: AGA2025 in Lumbini NEPAL
This year, the ICOMOS Annual General Assembly, Advisory Committee meetings and Scientific Symposium will take place in Lumbini, Nepal, from 11 to 19 October 2025, organized by ICOMOS Nepal. Further information can be found on the AGA website: Save the date: AGA2025 in Lumbini, Nepal – ICOMOS
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ICOMOS MEMBERS
NEW Prof Richard MacKay AM in conversation with Amy Buttery from Arinex Re GA2023
Prof Richard MacKay reflects on the momentous ICOMOS General Assembly 2023 with Amy Buttery from Arinex. This insightful 11-minute conversation explores the conference’s groundbreaking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement, its journey to carbon neutrality, and the lasting contributions GA2023 has made to the global heritage community. Delve into this key moment in heritage preservation.
Access the video here.
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NEW NEWS from ICOMOS Pasifika
Call for members
ICOMOS Pasifika is calling for new members and committee members.
Importantly, ICOMOS Pasifika is seeking a diverse Pasifika Voice to drive the formulation of the ICOMOS Pasifika Heritage Charter which will inform and guide best heritage practices across the region into the future. See: https://www.aicomos.com/2018-culture-conserving-it-together/wp-content/uploads/CULTURE-Conference-Summary-Report-for-US-ICOMOS-Symposium.pdf
If you are interested in joining, please email Elizabeth Edwards at ekaivitiedwards@yahoo.com
ICOMOS Pasifika at WAC-10 Darwin in 22-28 June
Opportunities to meet with members of ICOMOS Pasifika at the World Archaeological Congress 10 (WAC-10) in Darwin at the workshops:
Theme 16/Workshop 02: Grass-root Responders in Changing Island Landscapes: Recording Heritage Sites Impacted by Natural Disasters in the Pacific and Archaeology by and for the Pacific: Building on the Legacy of the Lapita Conference Series 1988–2023
As well as the paper sessions: T07/Session 03: Archaeologies of the Pacific and T07/Session 05: The History of Archaeology in the Tropics
ICOMOS Pasifika will also be at a workshop on colonial heritage in Oceania to be hosted at the University of Sydney on June 19-20 (contact James.Flexner@sydney.edu.au).
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ICOMOS Responsible Practice Toolkit
The Advisory Committee Officers (ACOs) are delighted to present the Responsible Practice Toolkit, prepared by The Advisory Committee’s Sustainability and Communications Task Force, and approved by the ICOMOS Board at its meeting in January 2025.
The Toolkit comprises
- the Carbon Reduction Strategy,
- the Responsible Meetings & Events Checklists for online, hybrid and in-person meetings, and
- the Carbon Calculator & Meeting Registration Template
It is expected that the toolkit will expand over time as additional tools are developed.
The Carbon Reduction Strategy includes a range of actions for each level of ICOMOS, from the Headquarters, through the Board, National and International Scientific Committees, Working Groups and including individual members.
The ICOMOS Responsible Meetings & Events Checklists have been developed through consultation with ICOMOS membership and several public guidance documents. The checklists aim to improve the planning and organisation of ICOMOS events and meetings.
The Meeting Registration Template will capture the delegates individual meeting carbon footprint through the use of the Carbon Calculator. This information will be recorded by the organisers of the meeting and submitted to ICOMOS Headquarters & Advisory Committee as part of the Annual Reporting Process required for National Committees, International Scientific Committees and Working Groups.
We encourage all members to consider how to use the strategy to shape their own personal commitments to climate action, and we invite you to share this post widely through various media and communication channels.
Access the documents:
Carbon Reduction Strategy
Carbon Calculator Template
ICOMOS Responsible Meetings & Events Checklists
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS
NEW Call for Abstracts | ICOMOS Annual General Assembly Scientific Symposium | Submissions due 1 May 2025
The Scientific Symposium in Lumbini will bring together ICOMOS members, international and national experts, as well as friends and peace-lovers to explore diverse perspectives on heritage and resilience. With a focus on disaster risk reduction and preparedness, discussions will be structured around the three subthemes:
1.Navigating and Negotiating Conflict,
2. Withstanding the Forces of Nature for Conservation and Development of Heritage and
3. Leveraging Heritage for Peace.
Abstracts must be submitted latest by 1 May 2025 to the following email address: icomos.aga2025@gmail.com
For further details please refer to the AGA2025 portal
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NEW SHAP 25 ‘The future of investigating the past – archaeology as a diminishing resource’ | Presented by BIOSIS | Submissions due 21 April 2025
Archaeology has always grappled with the paradox of its own practice: to uncover the past, we must disturb or destroy it. Traditional excavation methods, though systematic and rigorous, are inherently invasive—displacing artefacts and digging through contexts in order to interpret what we find. Over time, research questions have evolved, shifting from a singular site or local approach to more nuanced, multidisciplinary inquiries. However, the finite nature of the archaeological record and the accelerating pace of development through pathways designed to ‘cut the green tape’ mean that the archaeological resource is shrinking faster than ever, and with it, our chances to answer new and emerging questions about the human past.
As archaeology becomes an increasingly scarce resource, we need to reflect on how the practice has already shifted and consider how the discipline could further adapt. Technological advancements have the potential to enable more non-destructive methods of investigation, helping us preserve while we analyse. The future of archaeological research may rely less on digging and more on…what? With less ground left to break, archaeology must become more strategic, precise, and innovative in the way it interrogates and conserves the past within the confines of consulting and academia.
The program for SHAP’25 will include 20-minute and five-minute presentations, to submit an EOI for either length please follow the details below.
- Due date: Monday 21 April, 2025.
- Submissions to: shap2025@biosis.com.au.
- For 20-minute presentation submissions: please include presentation title, an abstract of 150 – 300 words, presenter and co-author names, and company affiliation.
- For five-minute presentation submissions: please include presentation title, a brief blurb about your presentation, and company affiliation.
Don’t forget! Presenters must attend the event if their paper is accepted.
Further information can be found here.
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NEW World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 | Submissions due 22 April 2025
As an integral part of the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, and with the support of the Republic of Bulgaria, the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 will take place from 1 to 8 July 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, under the theme of World Heritage in an interconnected world: Leveraging digital technologies and innovative approaches.
The Forum will enhance the expertise and capacities of young professionals in protecting, preserving, and promoting our natural and cultural World Heritage. Participants will discuss and gain a comprehensive understanding of global concepts related to World Heritage in a rapidly changing and increasingly connected world. They will explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), immersive tools (AR and VR), digital mapping, drones, and 3D modeling can revolutionize the preservation of World Heritage and enhance public awareness. Additionally, they will examine innovative approaches to World Heritage aimed at fostering sustainable heritage management for future generations. At the end of the Forum, the young professionals will present their Declaration to the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.
Further information can be found here.
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NEW Inner West Built Environment Awards | Submissions due 13 July 2025
The annual Built Environment Awards is this year inspired by the 2025 Australia Heritage Festival theme, ‘Unearthed’.
For the last 30 years the medal for conservation has been awarded to successful examples of positive heritage outcomes within the Inner West Local Government Area.
Projects completed in the past three years located in the Inner West are eligible and can be residential, commercial or public spaces. The awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the amalgamation of contemporary design and the rich heritage of the Inner West.
Entries open next week, Friday 18th of April 2025 – 13 July 2025.
For further information and to submit your 2025 entry, please go to https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/whats-on/annual-events/built-environment-awards
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NEW Call for Original Papers | Book 3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage – Vol. VI: AI-Driven 3D Digitisation & Modelling in Cultural Heritage | Submissions due 20 June 2025
Building on the success of previous 3D research publications in cultural heritage by Springer-Nature and in collaboration with the EU Horizon Europe HERITALISE, EU HE ANCHISE, EU Digital-Europe EUreka3D and EU Digital-Europe EUreka3D-XR projects, we are pleased to invite submissions for a special issue of 3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage, Vol VI: AI-Driven 3D Digitisation and Modelling. This issue will explore the critical challenges and advancements in AI-driven 3D reconstruction for cultural heritage.
This initiative is inspired by the pioneering work of the UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage at the Cyprus University of Technology, emphasising a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to cultural heritage digitisation. We seek high-quality contributions that advance this key field for the recovery of the Past and demonstrate practical usability across various disciplines.
Further information can be found here.
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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS
NEW The Canberra Archaeological Society (CAS) and the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA) present Archaeology Unearthed 3 May 2025
The 2025 CAS-ASHA Archaeology Symposium will again be held within the ACT and Region Heritage Festival (18/4-11/5/25). This year’s Festival theme, being ‘Unearthed’, is particularly and usefully broad but obviously pertinent to archaeology! The Symposium will again be held in partnership with the National Museum of Australia (NMA) in their Peninsula Room from 9.30am to 12.30pm on 3 May 2025.
All are welcome. This annual Symposium is free, and the content is designed for the general public, students and academics. It comprises a Welcome to Country, with 4-5 speakers on interesting archaeological topics, followed by a Q&A panel of the speakers.
A detailed programme for the event and booking information can be found via the NMA’s Whatson Calendar at Symposium 2025: Archaeology Unearthed – Canberra Archaeological Society
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NEW SHAP 25 ‘The future of investigating the past – archaeology as a diminishing resource’ | Presented by BIOSIS | 18-24 May
Biosis is excited to host the 2025 edition of the Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop (SHAP). The event will be held on Friday 23 May at the The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence. This year’s theme is ‘The future of investigating the past – archaeology as a diminishing resource’.
Historical archaeology professionals, academics and students are invited to attend SHAP’25 to share and learn from best practice, innovations and technology, and recent projects in NSW.
Ticket prices include attendance at all sessions, all day tea and coffee, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, SHAP’25 goodie bag, and a complimentary drink at Mountain Culture after the event.
Numbers are strictly limited to 100, to secure your spot head to the SHAP’25 page on Humanitix by clicking the button below:
Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop – SHAP’25
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NEW Australian Centre for Rare and Forgotten Trades | Craft Lab | 16-25 May 2025
What better way to work off Festival du Chocolat indulgences and political anxieties than an immersive hands-on workshop exploring our tangible and intangible cultural heritage at the Australian Centre for Rare and Forgotten Trades (Rare Trades Centre)?
This May, the Rare Trades Centre again joins the City of Ballarat UNESCO Creative Cities initiative and Craft Victoria in celebrating our shared commitment to sustaining and promoting exemplary traditional trade and craft practices of local and regional artisans:
https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/stories/craft-lab-25/
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NEW Open House Melbourne | Beyond the Grave—Memorialisation Symposium | 25 May 2025
Expanding on last year’s Six Feet Under program, Beyond the Grave: Design + Death moves from the cemetery to explore the evolving relationships between memory, place, and identity in the context of death, culture, commemoration, and urban planning.
Across the Memorialisation Symposium, experts will examine how spaces—whether steeped in historical significance, tied to cultural narratives, or embedded within the urban landscape—serve as powerful touchstones for our personal and collective understanding of mortality and memory.
Further information can be found here.
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WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage’s State Heritage Conference
The WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage’s State Heritage Conference will be held on 12-13 May at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle.
Registrations are now open via this link https://events.humanitix.com/state-heritage-conference. The program will follow shortly and be available on the conference webpage 2025 State Heritage Conference
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Royal Historical Society of Victoria | Housing, Heritage, Density: Panel Event | 29 April 2025
How do we work with planners and legislators to ensure that Victoria’s planning system doesn’t gut communities and destroy the suburbs historic essence – that which makes then unique, attractive and liveable?
Join us at this timely seminar presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s Heritage Committee.
In the context of a major revamp of the Victorian planning system, this seminar asks how we can make positive use of heritage as we plan to house more people. How can we modify Plan Victoria to make full use of heritage as anchor and focus for new neighbourhoods?
Further information and registration can be found here.
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National Trust Heritage Festival | Various locations Nationally | April & May 2025
The Australian Heritage Festival is the country’s largest community-driven celebration of heritage.
For more than 40 years the National Trust has connected the nation through the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations.
Spanning cities and regions across Australia, the Festival offers unique opportunities for the community to engage with the country’s rich and diverse heritage. Look forward to exhibitions, tours, talks, workshops, food fairs, ceremonies, demonstrations, dinners, and much more.
In April and May 2025, the festival will return with the theme Unearthed – revealing the past, bringing to light lesser-known histories and stories, and unearthing knowledge to empower younger generations as custodians of culture and tradition.
Further information can be found here.
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SITUATIONS VACANT
NEW SITUATION VACANT | EMM Consulting | Senior Archaeologist | Sydney or Brisbane | Applications due 5 May 2025
EMM Consulting are seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join the Historical Heritage team. We are a collaborative team, from early career archaeologists to highly experienced industry leaders with a diverse blend of backgrounds including academia, public sector, and consulting. We are always challenging ourselves to bring practical, innovative approaches that make a difference to truly diverse projects, from small-scale residential developments to some of the largest development projects in Australia. If you’re based in Sydney or Brisbane and keen to explore opportunities, follow the link.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4199108556
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