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Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Draft Management Plan – Public Comments and Submissions sought
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Australia ICOMOS / DOCOMOMO Sydney Talk Series, 19 March
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Inaugural Dr Jim Kerr Memorial Address, Saturday 18 April, Sydney
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“Understanding and working with lime” workshop, 28 February, Sydney
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Community Heritage and Icons Grants – applications open
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Heritage Council of Victoria seeks members
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NTAV & Deakin Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies Symposium – call for papers
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Norfolk Island: Draft KAVHA Heritage Management Plan on Public Exhibition
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Theory & Philosophy ISC conference, Florence, 5-7 March 2015 – preliminary program online
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Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific (CHCAP) seminar, Melbourne
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Just Released: Museums Australia (Vic) Annual Program 2015
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APT Australasia presents Longford Academy 11-15 May 2015, Tasmania
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The Master of Heritage Studies at The University of Western Australia
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Masterclass in Native Title for Anthropologists, JCU, June 2015
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15th Annual Conference of University Museum and Collections, May 2015, Philippines – registration open
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Objects in Motion: Material Culture in Transition, June 2015, Uni of Cambridge – call for papers & art
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UNITAR Management & Conservation of World Heritage Sites 2015 workshop – registration deadline extended
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Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
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“Heritage in Transformation: Heritage protection in the 21st century” conference, Poland, June 2015
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2016 World Monuments Watch nominations – deadline approaching
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CHNT20 2015 – 2-4 November 2015: call for papers
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ISS Institute & George Alexander Foundation Fellowship – applications open
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SITUATION VACANT Contract Heritage Architect positions, NSW Government Architect’s Office
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Officer, Dept of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (VIC)
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1. Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Draft Management Plan – Public Comments and Submissions sought
Encompassing over 1.58 million hectares, the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) occupies almost a quarter of Tasmania and is one of the largest temperate natural areas in the southern hemisphere. The area is formally recognised as a World Heritage property through the World Heritage Convention on the basis of three cultural heritage and four natural heritage criteria and is one of only two properties listed under the Convention for this many criteria. The stunning and diverse range of landforms, the unique biodiversity, and aesthetic qualities of the area are enriched by the long occupation by Tasmanian Aboriginal people. The property was first inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1982 and has been subsequently expanded several times with a major extension in 1989 and minor boundary modifications in 2010, 2012 and 2013. The June 2013 minor boundary modification added approximately 170 000 hectares to the TWWHA including additional areas of tall eucalypt forest.
The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Management Plan 1999 is the current management document for the TWWHA; however this Plan does not cover the extensions made to the TWWHA in 2012 and 2013. The Tasmanian Government, supported by the Commonwealth Government, has released a new draft plan for public comment. The representation period commenced on Monday 19 January 2015 and will close on Sunday 22 March 2015.
Australia ICOMOS encourages all members to review the draft plan and make a formal submission. At the same time, any comments you have on the draft Plan and its implications can be emailed to John Wadsley (Australia ICOMOS Tasmania representative) and included in a formal submission to be made by Australia ICOMOS on this matter.
This link provides background on this matter, how you can contribute and includes links to the new draft plan and other relevant documents.
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2. Australia ICOMOS / DOCOMOMO Sydney Talk Series, 19 March
Feedback from recent conferences
ICOMOS General Assembly Florence: Presentation and discussion led by Sheridan Burke.
DOCOMOMO Korea: Presentation and discussion led by Scott Robertson.
World Parks Congress Sydney: Presentation and discussion led by Stephen Brown
- Learn about the key messages from these conferences!
- If you were there come and share your views!
- Members of the public are welcome!
Time & Date: Thursday 19 March 2015, 5.30pm for 6pm start
Cost: Members $10, non-members $15 payable at the door
Venue: NSW Government Architect’s Office, Level 4 Conference Room McKell Building, 2-24 Rawson Place Sydney (diagonally opposite the Central Station clock tower)
RSVP: by Monday 16 March to Kate Higgins by email
Please note: RSVP is essential because of secure building access, to choose room size and to provide light refreshments.
Download the DOCOMOMO – AUSTRALIA ICOMOS TALK_19 March flyer.
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3. Inaugural Dr Jim Kerr Memorial Address, Saturday 18 April, Sydney
The Inaugural Dr Jim Kerr Memorial Address
on the International Day for Monuments & Sites
1.15pm for 1.45pm start, followed by the optional tour at 4pm
An Australia ICOMOS event in association with the Sydney Opera House; the Heritage Division NSW Office of Environment and Heritage; and the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
Jim Kerr’s gift was to articulate with great clarity how the care of special places might be achieved. He disseminated his ideas widely for discussion and tested them on real, culturally vital sites around Australia. He would then again update his policy document, the Conservation Plan. The Annual Jim Kerr Memorial address pays respect to his legacy by perpetuating open enquiry into the understanding of place and the constant review of progress in conservation planning practice.
Date
- 18 April 2015
Time
- TALK – 1.15 for 1.45pm start, finishing at 4pm
Launch of the annual Jim Kerr Memorial Address by Dr Tamsin Kerr and others.
Memorial Address by Joan Domicelj AM - TOUR – 4pm
Optional short tour of the Sydney Opera House; numbers limited, pre-booking necessary
Address
- Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney 2000
Additional Information
- The inaugural address will be a free event thanks to generous sponsorship
Electronic Bookings Required
- Bookings accepted from 6 February 2015. Click here to register for either/both the talk and the tour
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4. “Understanding and working with lime” workshop, 28 February, Sydney
Presented by the Building Limes Forum Australia.
Topics include:
- safe working with lime
- historical use of lime
- different types of lime available
- common additives
- production, specification and use of lime in mortars, plasters, renders and limewashes
- curing and setting issues
Information and booking links for the full workshop series can be found below:
NEXT WORKSHOP: 28 February: Understanding and working with lime
National Trust Centre, Millers Point
7 March: Exterior applied finishes – technology and application
National Trust Centre, Millers Point
14 March: Dealing with damp and re-pointing mortar joints
National Trust Centre, Millers Point
21 March: Keeping the water out – roofing and plumbing
National Trust Centre, Millers Point
28 March: Understanding and working with wood
All Wood Joinery, Sutherland
11 April: Sustainable design
National Trust Centre, Millers Point
18 April: Interior plaster, decoration and finishes – part 1 research
National Trust Centre, Millers Point
25 April: Interior plaster, decoration and finishes – part 2 conservation
National Trust Centre, Millers Point
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5. Community Heritage and Icons Grants – applications open
Applications are now open for the Community Heritage and Icons Grants, and close 2pm, Thursday 5 March 2015.
Community heritage groups across Australia are encouraged to apply for grants through the Australian Government Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme. These grants provide opportunities for community groups to engage with and raise awareness of places recognised on Australia’s National Heritage List.
CLICK HERE for further information.
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6. Heritage Council of Victoria seeks members
The Heritage Council of Victoria consists of 10 members appointed in the following categories:
- history
- architectural history / conservation
- archaeology
engineering / building construction - property management
- planning law
- as a nominee of the National Trust
- as a person with a demonstrated understanding, expertise or interest in Victoria’s heritage
The Council also consists of up to 10 Alternate Members appointed in the same category as the Members. Alternate Members act when their Member is unavailable or as agreed.
Appointments to the Heritage Council are made by Governor in Council on the advice of the Minister for Planning. Applications are currently being sought from those with recognised skills in history, architectural conservation / history, engineering / building construction, property management and planning law and also from those with a demonstrated understanding, expertise, or interest in Victoria’s heritage.
For further information about this opportunity (including details on how to apply), visit the Heritage Council of Victoria website.
Expressions of interest are due by COB 2 March 2015.
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7. NTAV & Deakin Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies Symposium – call for papers
Conflict and Compassion – National Trust of Australia Victoria (NTAV) and Deakin Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies (CHMS) Symposium
27 May 2015
Goals and Objectives
The Deakin CHMS and NTAV Symposium will create a forum for the discussion of the themes of conflict and compassion and give a new generation of heritage and museum professionals a chance to explore the future of heritage practice in Australia. The centenary of Gallipoli and World War I are central issues to heritage in 2015 alongside pre-existing challenges in relation to the management of contested sites and memorials. Conflict and compassion is also central to other debates in the heritage field including the appropriate management of Indigenous heritage and the inclusion of communities in the interpretation and representation of their heritage. Additionally, tensions can emerge in urban situations when cultural heritage comes into conflict with development processes and needs. An awareness of the relationship between conflict and compassion is essential to successful heritage practice.
Deakin University and the NTAV are calling for papers to address the theme of conflict and compassion within heritage. Papers can address either or both themes and may present international perspectives. This call is open to current postgraduate and honours students and recent graduates from all universities. Papers are invited to address the following (and related) questions and topics from a variety of disciplines. Presentation of papers should not exceed 20mins.
Questions and Topics
- How should we best approach sites that have contested and difficult histories?
- Is there too much of a focus on conflict to the detriment of compassion at sites of memorialisation, and if so, how should this be rectified?
- As we mark National Sorry Day how do historical narratives and modern heritage practices work for Indigenous Australians?
- In what ways can heritage and urban development reach a sustainable balance?
- How do the different disciplines and professions that comprise cultural heritage and museum studies deal with heritages of conflict and compassion?
Deadlines
- Submission of Abstracts (max 300 words), with short accompanying bio (100 words): Wednesday 1 April 2015
- Notification of the Acceptance of Abstracts: Friday 10 April 2015
- Submission of full paper (max 3500 words) Due: Monday 11 May 2015
Submission of papers: submit to this email address
Contact for queries: email Michelle Bashta
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8. Norfolk Island: Draft KAVHA Heritage Management Plan on Public Exhibition
A draft Heritage Management Plan has been developed for Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area, Norfolk Island. It establishes strategic principles for conservation of the Outstanding Universal Value and other heritage values of the Historic Area and seeks to improve connections with the local community, to demonstrate how heritage can benefit local people, including private landholders, to improve visitor experiences and to address resourcing and management issues.
The Plan is on exhibition from 2 February – 15 March 2015.
The draft Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area Heritage Management Plan 2015 provides a comprehensive framework to support the conservation and management of the Historic Area into the future.
You can download a copy of the draft Plan or the eight page Synopsis from the project website. Comments can be made using the on-line Feedback Survey and written submissions can be sent to KAVHA by email or by post to the KAVHA office, Kingston & Arthur’s Vale Historic Area, 11 Quality Row, Kingston, Norfolk Island, 2899.
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9. Theory & Philosophy ISC conference, Florence, 5-7 March 2015 – preliminary program online
The 2015 ICOMOS Theory and Philosophy of Conservation and Restoration International Scientific Committee Conference “How to assess built heritage? Assumptions, methodologies, examples of heritage assessment systems”, will be held in Florence 5-7 March 2015.
The preliminary program is available at the conference website.
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10. Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific (CHCAP) seminar, Melbourne
The Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific (CHCAP) is pleased to invite you all to the first seminar of our 2015 series!! It was wonderful to have your strong participation, collegiality and lively discussions last year, and they now look forward to another mind-bending year with great ideas and speakers!!
Please note the change of time for their seminar series in 2015 – it has been changed to a lunchtime seminar at noon on the last Wednesday of the month (most months) because of changes to the City campus rules. Please bring a brown-bag – fabulous Deakin MCC coffee available on site!
The next CHCAP seminar at Deakin University will be a presentation by Dr. Rohit Jigyasu, President, ICOMOS-India on “Building Capacity for Reducing Disaster Risks to Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia Pacific”. The session will be chaired by Kristal Buckley, Deakin University.
Abstract
Cultural Heritage in the Asia Pacific region; both tangible and intangible, movable and immovable is at increasing risk due to disasters caused by natural as well as human induced hazards such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, fires, armed conflicts, looting, vandalism and terrorism. Climate change has further exacerbated hydro-meteorological events that have put cultural heritage in vulnerable locations such as coastal areas and on mountain slopes at greater risk than ever before. The lecture will illustrate these risks through examples of past events and predictive data that help in projecting future scenarios. The lecture will further outline through case studies the underlying factors especially those linked to maintenance and management that are increasing the vulnerability of cultural heritage to disasters.
Various international, regional and national level initiatives on risk management of cultural heritage (including sites as well as collections) especially during last 20 years since Kobe earthquake in 1995 will be briefly elaborated. The lecture will stress on the need for capacity building for various target groups ranging from decision makers to those who are responsible for day-to-day maintenance of heritage sites and museums.
Further the activities of UNESCO Chair programme at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan that is aimed at capacity building through international training course on disaster risk management of cultural heritage since 2006 will be explained in terms of the overall aim and objectives, pedagogy and the end result. The efforts of the university to disseminate the results of this activity through extensive network of its alumni and the publication of interactive training guide would be described in detail. The lecture will also explain other capacity building initiatives in this area that have been undertaken by international organizations such as ICCROM, UNESCO, ICOMOS and ICOM. Notable among these are the Museum Emergency Programme in Asia Pacific (2005-06), ICCROM’s programme on First Aid to Cultural Heritage (2011 onwards), regional workshop in Jakarta and national workshops in Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar. To respond to increasing threat of cultural heritage due to conflicts, the on-going initiatives for Emergency Protection of Cultural Heritage in the times of Conflict in Syria and other countries in the Middle East Region by UNESCO, ICCROM and ICOMOS will be given special mention.
The lecture will conclude by outlining the future agenda of action for disaster risk management of cultural heritage for protecting the present of our past for the future generations.
Biography
Rohit Jigyasu is heritage conservation and risk management professional from India, currently working as UNESCO Chair professor at the Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan and is the President of ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness(ICORP) and ICOMOS-India. He is also senior advisor at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) based in Bangalore, India.
After undertaking his post-graduate degree in Architectural Conservation from School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi, Rohit has obtained doctoral degree from NTNU, Norway. His Doctoral thesis was titled “Reducing Disaster Vulnerability through Local Knowledge and Capacity- the Case of Earthquake Prone Rural Communities in India and Nepal”.
Rohit has also been teaching as the visiting faculty at several national and international academic institutions in India and abroad. As UNESCO Chair Professor in Japan, he is the scientific coordinator International Programme on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage. Rohit has also been consultant to several national and international organizations like Archaeological Survey of India, National Institute of Disaster Management, Indian Institute of Human Settlements (IIHS), UNESCO, UNISDR, UNDP, ICCROM, Aga Khan Planning and Building Services and the Getty Conservation Institute for conducting research and training on Cultural Heritage Risk Management. He has been working for UNESCO and other international organizations like World Seismic Safety Initiative (WSSI) for undertaking post earthquake assessments in Gujarat, Kashmir, Indonesia and Bhutan. He also brings with him the practical experience of working on disaster risk management plans in the World Heritage sites of Khajuraho Hampi, Konarak, Red Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Jantar Mantar and Ajanta & Ellora in India as well as City Palace Museums in Udaipur and Jaipur, India. Rohit has contributed to various national and international conferences and meetings in India and abroad and has several publications to his credit, which include UNESCO Resource Manual on Managing Disaster Risks to World Heritage’ for which contributed as lead author.
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2015
Time: 12.00 noon
Venue: Theatre Room, Deakin Prime, City Campus, 3/550 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Email list: To be included in the CHCAP email newsletter distribution list, email Yamini Narayanan
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11. Just Released: Museums Australia (Vic) Annual Program 2015
The Museums Australia (Vic) Annual Program for 2015 is here, packed with professional development and networking opportunities for the Victorian museum and gallery community.
A new event this year is our one-day Forum in Melbourne designed to bring together members of the sector for a day of discussion, thinking and ideas.
Other highlights include exhibition viewings and curator talks at two of this year’s blockbusters: David Bowie is (ACMI) and The WW1 Centenary Exhibition (Melbourne Museum), an in-depth masterclass about copyright, Victorian Collections workshops, and much more.
CLICK HERE to view the full program
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12. APT Australasia presents Longford Academy 11-15 May 2015, Tasmania
APT AUSTRALASIA CHAPTER – ‘LONGFORD ACADEMY’
Woolmers and Brickendon Estates, Tasmania
11-15 May 2015
The sixth Longford Academy (LA6) will be presented by the Australasian Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology (International) at the World Heritage listed Brickendon and Woolmers Estates in Tasmania on 11-15 May 2015. Expressions of interest for attendance at LA6 are now sought by email to the Convenor.
The Longford Academy follows a model of collaborative learning in advanced conservation techniques through hands-on engagement with heritage fabric and place – for more information click here.
Participants pay an attendance fee to defray costs. Accommodation is available on site by arrangement with Brickendon and Woolmers.
For more information download the documents at the links below:
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13. The Master of Heritage Studies at The University of Western Australia
Applications are now open for mid-year intake: the Master of Heritage Studies at The University of Western Australia.
Further your career in heritage management. The University of Western Australia (UWA) is accepting applications for mid-year intake of the Master of Heritage Studies by coursework, together with Masters and Doctorates by Research in the field of heritage.
The first of its kind in Australia, the Master of Heritage Studies offers a choice of specialisation between Indigenous and international heritage. It covers heritage management issues such as conservation, economic development, cultural sustainability, planning and design, representation and ethics. This postgraduate degree enables and further careers in any field that intersects with heritage, whether it be working with and representing Indigenous communities, in national parks and conservation reserves, government, industry, non-government organisations, international agencies, museums and cultural centres. The degree can be taken on a full or part-time basis.
“The course will promote Australia and Western Australia as a world-class living heritage training centre. Heritage degrees that support Indigenous self-determination, Closing the Gap initiatives and substantive Indigenous employment and knowledge sharing programs are essential to Australia’s genuine cultural heritage conservation and management,” commented UWA’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson.
Visit the website for more information.
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14. Masterclass in Native Title for Anthropologists, JCU, June 2015
Are you an early career Anthropologist?
Do you have less than 3 years of experience?
Do you want to work in Native Title?
Masterclass in Native Title for Anthropologists
22-29 June 2015
James Cook University (JCU) will be presenting our unique 8 day Masterclass in Native Title for Anthropologists again in June 2015, thanks to the support of the Australian Government Attorney General’s Department.
Held at our campus in beautiful Cairns, Tropical North Queensland and facilitated by The Cairns Institute, this Masterclass could be your springboard to a meaningful career in the important world of Native Title.
Generous scholarship grants, including full fee waivers, food and accommodation for the full 8 days will be available to eligible early career Anthropologists on application but places are strictly limited.
Please pre-register your interest NOW by emailing Mark Franks and we will keep you updated on course details as soon as possible.
Download the Native Title Masterclass flier.
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15. 15th Annual Conference of University Museum and Collections, May 2015, Philippines – registration open
The University Museum and Collections (UMAC) an International Committee of International Council on Museums (ICOM) and the University of Santo Tomas represented by the UST Museum in cooperation with National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and National Museum of the Philippines will host the 15th Annual Conference of University Museum and Collections (UMAC) on 11-14 May 2015 at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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16. Objects in Motion: Material Culture in Transition, June 2015, Uni of Cambridge – call for papers & art
Objects in Motion: Material Culture in Transition
18-20 June 2015
University of Cambridge
Proposals for papers and for visual and performing art are welcome for the three-day interdisciplinary conference Objects in Motion: Material Culture in Transition. The conference is supported by and will be held at the Centre for the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge. The deadline for all proposals is 15 March 2015, and and registration is expected to open in April 2015.
For further information, CLICK HERE.
Download the Call for Papers & Art
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17. UNITAR Management & Conservation of World Heritage Sites 2015 workshop – registration deadline extended
The deadline for applications is: Monday 9 March 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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18. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin, click on the following link.
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19. “Heritage in Transformation: Heritage protection in the 21st century” conference, Poland, June 2015
Heritage in Transformation:
Heritage protection in the 21st century – problems, challenges, predictions
22-24 June 2015
Warsaw, Poland
As ICOMOS is celebrating its 50th anniversary, it decided to organize a debate not only on contemporary problems faced in heritage protection but also on different ways of solving such issues. The international conference “Heritage in transformation: Cultural Heritage Protection in the 21st Century – problems, challenges, predictions” is organised by ICOMOS Poland and will be held in Warsaw.
For further information, CLICK HERE.
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20. 2016 World Monuments Watch nominations – deadline approaching
2016 World Monuments Watch nominations are now being accepted. Deadline for nominations is 1 March 2015.
Every two years, World Monuments Fund (WMF) accepts new nominations to the World Monuments Watch. The World Monuments Watch calls international attention to cultural heritage around the world that is at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change. From archaeological sites to iconic architecture, cultural landscapes to historic urban centers, the Watch identifies places of significance in need of timely action.
Nearly 700 sites on all seven continents have been included in the ten Watch cycles since 1996. Watch listing provides an opportunity for sites and their nominators to raise public awareness, foster local participation, advance innovation and collaboration, and demonstrate effective solutions. The 2014 Watch has been covered by more than 1000 news outlets in over 80 countries, with circulation to over 500 million people worldwide. By capitalizing on the attention raised by Watch listing, local entities have leveraged support for Watch sites totaling over $200 million. WMF has contributed an additional $100 million toward projects at Watch sites in more than 80 countries.
Nominating a site to the Watch is a two-part process. Please submit an initial inquiry, after which a username and password will be provided to access the secure Online Nomination Form.
Information about the 2016 World Monuments Watch can be found at the World Monuments Fund website.
Questions about the nomination process should be directed via email to World Monuments Fund.
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21. CHNT20 2015 – 2-4 November 2015: call for papers
“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.
The Call for papers is now open.
For further information about this conference, visit the conference website.
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22. ISS Institute & George Alexander Foundation Fellowship – applications open
The George Alexander Foundation: 3 fellowships available at $10,000 each
The George Alexander Foundation and the International Specialised Skills Institute Inc (ISS Institute) are offering three international Fellowships in the amount of $10,000 (less GST).
Applications are open Australia-wide to people 35 years of age and under. For further information, please download the application form.
Applications close on Monday 20 April 2015 at 4pm.
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23. SITUATION VACANT Contract Heritage Architect positions, NSW Government Architect’s Office
The NSW Government Architect’s Office (GAO) Heritage Group is seeking up to 3 contract heritage architects with at least 4 years proven experience and expertise in built heritage conservation.
The positions are for applicants with the following skills:
- Proven awareness and practice in applying the principles of the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter
- Working knowledge of the NSW Heritage Act 1977 and amendments
- Built heritage fabric assessment and documentation for condition surveys and conservation works documentation
- Proficiency in CAD (Microstation) for architectural working drawings and illustrations
- Investigation and preparation skills for CMP’s, HIS’s, S57 Exemptions, S170 Register assessments, etc
- Well-developed writing and presentation skills for heritage reports and correspondence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word 2010
- Experience in Excel 2010, InDesign and/or PowerPoint is highly desirable
Applicants seeking a full time or part time contract may apply.
One full-time position is required up to late December 2015, others may be for a shorter term. In all cases a probationary period will apply. Successful contractors must be commissioned through an NSW Government approved employment agency. Hourly rates will be based on experience and skills levels.
Succinct email applications addressing the skills required and provision of contact information for two recent employer referees are to be emailed to Bruce Pettman, Principal Heritage Architect, by 25 February 2015. A maximum 2 page CV should be attached.
Queries to be directed to Mary Knaggs on (02) 9372 8394 or to Mary by email.
Download the GAOHeritage_EOI_ContractPositions_Feb2015.
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24. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Officer, Dept of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (VIC)
The Heritage Officer will contribute to the work of a multi-disciplinary team delivering Heritage Victoria’s statutory functions and advice in the heritage assessment and permits areas. The position will provide high-level advice to the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, on heritage places and objects that are both in the Victorian Heritage Register or are being considered for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register.
For further information, including the position description, CLICK HERE.
Applications close 3 March 2015.
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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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