Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 664

  1. Online Workshop: Intangible Cultural Heritage, February 2015
  2. Australia ICOMOS conference, Adelaide, November 2015: FABRIC – call for papers
  3. Australia ICOMOS Special Event, Saturday 14 February 2015, Sydney
  4. Heritage Council of WA 2015 Seminar – ‘Heritage Means Business’
  5. Heritage and Technology conference, 11-13 June 2015, Italy – call for papers
  6. Nominations open for 2015 Western Australian Heritage Awards
  7. New Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation at UWA 2015
  8. Sustainable Heritage Conservation Workshops, Feb to April 2015
  9. UNITAR Management & Conservation of World Heritage Sites 2015 workshop – call for registrations
  10. Re-Evaluating Contemporary Designs in Historical Context conference, July 2015, Turkey – call for papers
  11. Architecture and Territory in Viceroyal Peru Field School – registration open
  12. CHNT20 2015 – 2-4 November 2015 – Save the Date!
  13. Deakin’s ISDRS 21st Annual conference – themes & track calls deadline extended and registration open
  14. Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions – applications open
  15. Fortuyn Project Facebook now live
  16. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
  17. News from Sydney Living Museums
  18. News from ICCROM
  19. News from World Monuments Fund
  20. PhD Concentration in Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies, Rutgers Dept of Art History
  21. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Advisor, Archaeologist (full-time), AHMS
  22. PROJECT OPPORTUNITY Heritage Revitalisation and Urban Regeneration in Yangon’s historic quarter

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1. Online Workshop: Intangible Cultural Heritage, February 2015

Intangible Cultural Heritage includes the ‘practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills … that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage’ (UNESCO 2003:Article 2). UNESCO’s recognition of Intangible Cultural Heritage has led to questions about its identification, protection, and sustainability, the role of the associated community, and the connection of intangible heritage to tangible heritage – place and object.

This online workshop, led by Australia ICOMOS member Marilyn Truscott, focuses on these questions and issues, combining theoretical discussion with practical examples.

Standard Fee: $240

Three scheduled online sessions: Wed, Feb 11, Feb 18 & Feb 25, 2015 from 3pm-5pm PDT

Registration closes: 28 January 2015

For more information, click here.

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2. Australia ICOMOS conference, Adelaide, November 2015: FABRIC – call for papers

Australia ICOMOS’ conference Fabric is a forum to gather and debate the issues associated with the conservation of heritage fabric.

Issues include: understanding and stewardship of traditional and technical conservation skills, engaging communities in conservation, advancing conservation knowledge, exploring new technologies, and fostering of training opportunities for the future conservation and interpretation of heritage fabric.

By understanding the skills and knowledge of the past, and developing the technologies of the future, Fabric will provide an opportunity for advancing conservation standards in Australia.

The conference has three themes:

  • Social fabric: Sustaining memory; Intangible values; Engaging communities
  • Fabric and place: Understanding significance embedded in places, landscapes and sites
  • Conserving fabric: Developing skills; Advancing technologies; Sustaining practice

The conference will include two days of paper and keynote presentations, and a day of field trips. There is an opportunity to present a limited number of papers in the field.

Paper and snapshot abstracts are now encouraged to be submitted based on the conference themes. Please refer to Abstract Submission Requirements.

Please submit your abstract proposal to Deborah Lindsay by email.

The deadlines are:

  • Submission of abstracts for papers and snapshots: Friday 27 March 2015
  • Notification of successful submissions: Friday 24 April 2015
  • Submission of final papers and snapshots: Friday 11 September 2015

Registrations will open in April 2015. Early bird registration for ICOMOS members (Full and Associate) is $550 and for non-ICOMOS members is $650.

The conference will be preceded by a two-day traditional trades workshop in Adelaide. The workshop is being jointly organised by the Australia ICOMOS’ Traditional Trades Working Group and the Association for Preservation Technology Australasia. More information on the Workshop will be available in early 2015. Enquiries for the workshop should be directed to Mary Knaggs by email.

Please refer to the conference website for further information.

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3. Australia ICOMOS Special Event, Saturday 14 February 2015, Sydney

Australia ICOMOS Special Event
Saturday 14 February 2015

To celebrate ICOMOS Honorary Memberships and International Vice Presidents (past and future). Book early as numbers are limited due to the special venue.

Please see the Australia ICOMOS Special Event invitation for details.

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4. Heritage Council of WA 2015 Seminar – ‘Heritage Means Business’

Prospective delegates are invited to register their interest in attending the 2015 Heritage Management & Planning Seminar, hosted by the Heritage Council of WA and the City of Swan.

The main action will take place at the historic Midland Town Hall on 16-17 April 2015, with an optional half-day ‘Heritage 101’ on 15 April. Further information on speakers and costs can be found on the WA State Heritage website.

To receive updates and registration form please email WA State Heritage.

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5. Heritage and Technology conference, 11-13 June 2015, Italy – call for papers

Heritage and Technology. Mind, Knowledge, Experience
Aversa, Capri, Italy
11-13 June 2015

Call for papers deadline: 20 January 2015

The theme of the thirteenth Forum “Le Vie dei Mercanti” aims to investigate the complex relationship that develops between technological innovation, knowledge, enjoyment and protection of cultural heritage and the landscape. This leads to the need for an international multidisciplinary comparison in order to explore the questions and issues that are being debated not only in academia, but also among those who govern, manage and control Public Administrations, Institutions and businesses.

The subtitle specifies the macro areas: Mind, intended as both speculative thought as well as the preparation of a methodological process; the subject who investigates, establishes an inescapable destiny with the object analyzed at different scales of analysis, from the architectural structure and design, to the infrastructure and the landscape; Knowledge, as the historicizing of the state of the art reached by the disciplinary skills, integrated with those of material culture, humus generative of innovation for the formation of a human capital that continues to grow; Experience, the representation and sharing of results obtained with good practices, exemplary and paradigmatic, as patrimonial value for humanity to achieve a better quality of life and places created working with Art.

The conference is open to multidisciplinary experiences on one or more of the proposed themes. Scholars are invited to present research on either the theoretical and methodological aspects or concrete applications carried out on these issues.

Important dates

  • 20 January 2015: Deadline for submission of abstracts
  • 10 February 2015: Notification to authors
  • 25 March 2015: Deadline for submission of full papers (only for accepted abstracts)
  • 15 April 2015: Notification to authors
  • 5 May 2015: Deadline for early registration (At least one author of an accepted paper)

For more information, visit the conference website.

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6. Nominations open for 2015 Western Australian Heritage Awards

 

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The 2015 WA Heritage Awards help to celebrate  the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations to heritage in Western Australia.

Now in its 23rd year, the Western Australian Heritage Awards showcase excellence in revitalising heritage places, setting standards for interpretation, heritage tourism and promotion, and the conservation and adaptive reuse of places entered in the State Register of Heritage Places.

The awards also recognise the passion and commitment of individuals and organisations with categories covering volunteers and groups, as well as professionals and local governments.

For further information, visit the WA State Heritage Office website and download the WA 2015 Heritage Awards flyer.

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7. New Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation at UWA 2015

Applications for places in the new Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation being offered through the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts at the University of Western Australia in 2015 are now open. This course will introduce the full range of concepts, methods, and practices involved in the specialised field of architectural conservation, from the international to the local level, and aims to develop professional level skills in conservation planning and in practical building conservation.

For more information covering description of the course, admission requirements, and the application process, visit the University of WA website or contact one of the following:

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8. Sustainable Heritage Conservation Workshops, Feb to April 2015

Sustainable Heritage Conservation Workshops 2015
Technical Pathways – Materials and Techniques – Planning and Management

As part of the 200-year anniversary celebrations at the National Trust Centre (Observatory Hill) in 2015, the City of Sydney, APT Australasia Chapter, Australia ICOMOS, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter), and Building Limes Forum Australia are partnering with the National Trust of Australia (NSW) to present a series of heritage conservation workshops, which will all be held at the National Trust Centre, Observatory Hill.

For more information on the workshops, download the 2015 Sustainable Heritage Conservation workshops flier.

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9. UNITAR Management & Conservation of World Heritage Sites 2015 workshop – call for registrations

The deadline for applications is: Monday 23 February 2015

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office is calling for registrations for the 2015 Workshop, which will examine the crucial areas of Protection and Management in the process of World Heritage Nominations.

SERIES OUTLINE

The UNITAR Series on the Management and Conservation of World Heritage Sites, launched in 2003, has thus far comprised twelve annual Workshops held in Hiroshima and one in-country Workshop in India. With over 350 Alumni to date the Workshops offer a set of innovative approaches to heritage conservation, including:

  • A values-based management approach examining the significance of the properties to be conserved
  • The fusion of cultural and natural heritage management
  • The recognition of both the tangible and intangible aspects of heritage values
  • Focused analysis of specific areas of the nomination process

SERIES LINKS

2015 WORKSHOP: FOCUS

The 2015 Workshop, entitled Protection and Management Requirements for Nominations, will examine the basics of the World Heritage regime, as well as focusing upon the expectations and requirements needed to effectively prepare a comprehensive World Heritage nomination. The workshop will particularly focus on the fundamental need to prepare and implement effective management and protection of properties for their Outstanding Universal Value.

For inscription on the World Heritage List, natural and cultural sites must not only meet at least one of ten World Heritage criteria, the property must also have thorough and detailed protection and a management system or plan to ensure its safeguarding. The workshop will therefore examine how to identify needs in management; measures for protection; how to address challenges that may arise; and how to develop and implement effective systems.

2015 WORKSHOP: DATES AND LOCATION

  • The dates for the 2015 Workshop are: Monday 20 – Friday 24 April
  • The Workshop will be held in: Hiroshima, Japan

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10. Re-Evaluating Contemporary Designs in Historical Context conference, July 2015, Turkey – call for papers

“Re-Evaluating Contemporary Designs in Historical Context” conference
22 – 24 July 2015
Istanbul, Turkey

The Turkish Foundation for Architecture (MIV) and Yildiz Technical University Research Centre for Preservation of Historical Heritage (TA-MIR) will be organizing the International Conference on Re-Evaluating Contemporary Designs in Historical Context (RE-ConD’15) on the 22-24 July 2015 in Istanbul. The event will be hosted by SEWC-Turkey.

The aim of the conference is to discuss new architectural, structural and urban projects built or to be built in natural and/or cultural and/ or historical contexts, the way to participate to the space and harmonize the new projects in existing elements and resources and meet the contemporary requirements.

Attached please find the announcement and share it with your colleagues who may be interested with the subject. Regarding online registration, Conference inquiries and program schedule, please visit the conference website.

Download the RE-ConD’15 – Call for papers.

Deadline for abstract submission is 23 January 2015.

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11. Architecture and Territory in Viceroyal Peru Field School – registration open

The 2015 season of the Field School Program in Peru is now open for registration. This program provides students with the opportunity to carry out field work activities across the Andes, the coast and the rainforest of Peru in the framework of research projects led by some of our most prestigious faculties and scholars.

One of the courses we are offering this season is Tradition, Architecture and Territory in Viceroyal Peru led by professor Scaletti. This course will be held in July in Lima and Cuzco and will focus on the understanding of Peruvian architecture during Viceroyal times and how it clashed and mixed in turn with the ancient architectural and territorial transformations of the indigenous people already in the region.

You can find additional information about the course in the file attached as well as in the following links:

Course dates are 30 June to 27 July 2015.

Applications due by 17 April 2015.

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12. CHNT20 2015 – 2-4 November 2015 – Save the Date!

“New Technologies Enabling Archaeological Outreach”

After five years focussing on the nuts and bolts of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage it is now time to go public with the results:

  • To present our Cultural Heritage not just to fellow scientists but also to the public in museums, on the internet, in books, videos and also for tourism.
  • How can New Technologies and New Media contribute to improving the communication process between experts and society in general.
  • The aim of public relations should be to reach people’s interest and make them sensitive for the relevance of archaeology and protection and preservation of the Cultural Heritage.

The Urban Archaeology of Vienna and cooperation partners will organise the “20th International Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies” (CHNT20 2015) from 2-4 November 2015 in Vienna, Austria.

Important Dates

  • 9 February 2015: Start Call for Papers, Posters and Videos
  • 9 February 2015: Start of the registration
  • 31 May 2015: End of Call
  • 29 June 2015: Notification Speaker / Presenter

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13. Deakin’s ISDRS 21st Annual conference – themes & track calls deadline extended and registration open

Themes and Track Calls – Deadline extended to Saturday 31 January 2015

The International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS) is pleased to announce its 21st Annual conference to be held 10-12 July 2015 in Geelong (Melbourne) Victoria, Australia.

The Tipping Point: Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity

The conference is organised around the ISDRS core themes and tracks, with some new ones added for this conference.

Please refer to the Guide for Authors on the conference website for information on submission format and word limit.

The call for papers for a specific track can be viewed online by visiting this page.

One of the Special Themes for this 2015 Conference is Cultural Heritage and Sustainability.

You may submit your abstract by visiting the Ex Ordo abstract submission system (you will be required to setup an account first).

Keep up to date with all conference information as it develops on the conference website.

For all event inquiries please contact:

For academic inquiries, please contact:

Registration now open

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14. Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions – applications open

Applications for the Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions, approved by the European Commission within the framework of the Erasmus Mundus Programme, are opened until 20 January 2015.

This Master Course is organized by a Consortium of leading European Universities/Research Institutions in the field, composed by University of Minho (coordinating institution, Portugal), the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain), the Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic), the University of Padua (Italy) and the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic). The course combines the most recent advances in research and development with practical applications.

A significant number of scholarships, ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 euro, are available to students of any nationality.

Please find full details on the MSc programme, as well as electronic application procedure, at the course website.

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15. Fortuyn Project Facebook now live

In the coming three weeks, fieldwork will be conducted around Christmas and Cocos Island as part of a search for the Old Dutch Shipwreck Fortuyn. The team led by Graeme Henderson (AM CitWA) will post regular blogs on the Fortuyn Project Facebook page.

This project is one of a number of maritime archaeological projects that will be reported at the Sixth International Congress on Underwater Archaeology (IKUWA6) to be held at the Western Australian Museum, Fremantle, from 28 November to 2 December 2016. The IKUWA6 theme is Shared Heritage. In 2016 Australia will celebrate quadricentenary of Dirk Hartog’s landing at Cape Inscription. The project has been sponsored by the RCE Maritime Programme in the Dutch Ministry of Culture, The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Silentworld Foundation, Parks Australia and the Department of the Environment.

For more information, read the Fortuyn Project press release.

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16. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available

To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin, click on the following link.

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17. News from Sydney Living Museums

To read the latest news from the Sydney Living Museums, click here.

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18. News from ICCROM

To view the latest news from ICCROM, click here.

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19. News from World Monuments Fund

To read the latest news from the World Monuments Fund, click here.

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20. PhD Concentration in Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies, Rutgers Dept of Art History

Rutgers Department of Art History is pleased to announce the creation of a Concentration in Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies within its Ph.D. Program in Art History.

This 12 credit (approx. 25+ ECTS) concentration provides the opportunity for students working toward a Ph.D. in Art or Architectural History to broaden and give depth to their areas of specialization through the exploration of cross-disciplinary and global approaches to the analysis of monuments, sites and works of art, as well as the intangible elements associated with them, within the context of World Heritage.

The concentration is offered through the Program in Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies, and is an appropriate complement to all fields of specialization offered within Rutgers’ Department of Art History. Students are encouraged to think broadly and cross-culturally, and to integrate relevant theory and practice into their art historical research, writing, and teaching. The concentration provides participants with opportunities for advanced research and exchanges made possible through CHAPS’ Memorandum of Understanding with UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, inaugurated in 2013, as well as with additional areas of competence that will enhance career opportunities both outside and within academia.

For further information on application to the program contact:

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21. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Advisor, Archaeologist (full-time), AHMS

About Archaeological and Heritage Management Solutions P/L (AHMS)

AHMS is a leading heritage and archaeological consultancy servicing Australia and the Asia-Pacific region since 1998. We specialise in provision of archaeological and heritage management services to a range of private and public sector clients. Our team of archaeologists and heritage specialists provide quality archaeological and heritage advice to our clients who are located across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Our team is the cornerstone of our successful approach to project delivery, risk management and the delivery of conservation outcomes. We commit to ensuring that more than 50 per cent of our team are senior consultants and specialists with extensive experience and a demonstrated ability to resolve complex heritage management issues. Our commitment to senior expertise is unmatched in the heritage consulting industry and ensures we achieve consistently high quality outputs in all our projects.

Our wide range of clients, come from all tiers of government, mining, residential and infrastructure sectors, as well as private developers. We provide a full range of Indigenous, historical and built heritage services in addition to community consultation and engagement.

At AHMS we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in an exciting work environment where individuals are supported in a strong team culture; work across Australia and the Asia Pacific region; and participate in selected research opportunities which contribute to broader social and community cultural heritage outcomes, including our current ARC Linkage project in East New Britain.

As the successful applicant, you will be an integral part of our new Archaeological Heritage of Indigenous Peoples (Australia & Asia-Pacific) Team which is led by Alan Williams.

For further information, download the Heritage Advisor, Archaeologist position description.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 30 January 2015.

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22. PROJECT OPPORTUNITY Heritage Revitalisation and Urban Regeneration in Yangon’s historic quarter

The Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) is starting a project for Heritage Revitalisation and Urban Regeneration in Yangon’s historic quarter. The project idea is expected to commence in January 2015 in the form of a Pre-Feasibility Study with the local authorities (Yangon City Development Committee) and the Yangon Heritage Trust (YHT) as the joint client.

CDIA will be recruiting a team of expert individuals (both local and international) to work on this exciting project. Recruitment is expected to start in January, through Asian Development Bank’s CSRN (Consulting Services Recruitment Notices) system. This is an online database through which the Asian Development Bank routinely selects individuals and firms for part-time consultancy assignments for all its operations throughout Asia, including head office. Registration in this database is mandatory to qualify for any advisory work for CDIA or Asian Development Bank.

Further information about this project can be found in the CDIA Yangon Project Brief.

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood VIC 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
Facsimile: (03) 9251 7158
Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia

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