Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 973

NEW ITEMS

  1. [NEW ITEM] Tribute to ‘Kinchela Boys Home’ Survivors on the International Day of Monuments and Sites
  2. [NEW ITEM] First Nations Speaker Series: Ongoing Responsibilities and Finding Answers, 13 May, Sydney
  3. [NEW ITEM] AICCM Agents of Change series: #3: DISSOCIATION – 13 May, 7-8.30pm AEST
  4. [NEW ITEM] WHIPIC Lecture: “ICOM, Museums, Heritage Sites, Cultural Landscape: a strategic relation”, 13 May, 11.00pm AEST
  5. [NEW ITEM] Tasmanian Heritage Council Archaeological Advisory Panel – EOI invited by 14 May
  6. [NEW ITEM] Introduction to Heritage Engineering course – enrol by 17 May
  7. [NEW ITEM] Fabrications journal call for abstracts – deadline 21 May
  8. [NEW ITEM] A Taste for the Past symposium, 20-21 May 2021, online
  9. [NEW ITEM] Professional Development: ACAHUCH MicroCerts in Urban and Cultural Heritage: Registration open | next info session on Wednesday 12 May 2021
  10. [NEW ITEM] NSW Heritage Management System update – transition period during May 2021
  11. [NEW ISSUE] The Johnston Collection – What’s On | Become a volunteer guide
  12. [NEW ISSUE] Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin
  13. [NEW ISSUE] Cambridge Heritage Research Centre bulletin

TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

COURSES / AWARDS / GRANTS PROGRAMS / OTHER – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS / NOMINATIONS / SUBMISSIONS / EOIs

SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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NEW ITEMS

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1. [NEW ITEM] Tribute to ‘Kinchela Boys Home’ Survivors on the International Day of Monuments and Sites

On 18 April 2021, 25 Australia ICOMOS members and colleagues who attended the NSW International Day of Monuments and Sites event held at the Big Dig Archaeology Centre had a very special and emotional afternoon. We were privileged to hear the stories of the survivors of the Kinchela Boys Home. They ‘Unlocked the Past to Free the Future’. Their story fitted well with this year’s theme of the Day, ‘Complex Pasts: Divers Futures’.

Click on this link to read about this event – TRIBUTE TO KINCHELA BOYS HOME SURVIVORS_18 April 2021

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2. [NEW ITEM] First Nations Speaker Series: Ongoing Responsibilities and Finding Answers, 13 May, Sydney

Join our special guest speaker, Dr Leah Lui-Chivizhe who will present ‘Ongoing Responsibilities and Finding Answers’ at GML Heritage, Sydney. Historian and curator, Dr Lui-Chivizhe is Meriam le with enduring connections to the Mer, Erub, Badu and Mabuiag islands of the Torres Strait. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow in history at the University of Sydney. 

In her presentation, Dr Lui-Chivizhe will reflect on the challenges of working with the collection from the Chevert expedition in 1875. She will consider how situating WJ Macleay’s collecting practices in the broader context of settler colonialism and Christianity on Erub in 1875 might help find answers for the question Erubam continue to ask, almost 150 years later, “Why did they take our old people?”

Learn more about the presentation and the First Nations Speaker Series at the GML Heritage website.

When: Thursday 13 May 2021
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm. Talk commences at 6.00pm
How to book: This is an in-person event – reserve your spot via Eventbrite
Cost: Free | Refreshments will be served

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3. [NEW ITEM] AICCM Agents of Change series: #3: DISSOCIATION – 13 May, 7-8.30pm AEST

Agents of Change: 10 Agents Over 10 Months

The AICCM Preventive Special Interest Group is hosting a series of online forums. Following on from the successful 2019 conference Managing Risks to Collections, 10 AGENTS OVER 10 MONTHS will explore and expand the traditional 10 Agents of Deterioration to encompass relevant and topical themes – such as the climate change, bushfires, repatriation, and COVID.

The series will run from March to December covering one Agent per month, and has been developed to enable our Conservation community to continue to share knowledge, insights and experiences virtually through talks, presentations, workshops, panel discussions and hybrid events throughout 2021.

#3: DISSOCIATION
13 May 2021
7pm–8.30pm
FREE EVENT
>> more information | registration

Speakers: Dr Athanasios Velios & Margaret White

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4. [NEW ITEM] WHIPIC Lecture: “ICOM, Museums, Heritage Sites, Cultural Landscape: a strategic relation”, 13 May, 11.00pm AEST

The International Centre for the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites under the auspices of UNESCO (WHIPIC) is holding a second online lecture series during 2021 with the theme ‘Presentation: Delivering Multiple Values of World Heritage’.

The next lecture, ‘ICOM, Museums, Heritage Sites, Cultural Landscape: a strategic relation’, will be held on 13 May (Thursday) at 10:00 CET | 17:00 KST [6.00pm AEST | 5.30pm SA/NT | 3.00pm WA]. The lecturer is Alberto Garlandini, the ICOM President.

The lecture consists of a 30-minutes presentation and a 20-minutes Q&A session. The lecture and Q&A session will be conducted in English and publicly accessible for viewing without prior registration. The recorded video of the lecture will be uploaded to the YouTube channel and Facebook page after the event to be viewed at any time.

Links for the lecture

  – Facebook 

  – YouTube 

For more information about this lecture series, download the [WHIPIC] 2021 Online Lecture Series.

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5. [NEW ITEM] Tasmanian Heritage Council Archaeological Advisory Panel – EOI invited by 14 May

Expressions of interest are being sought from people with expertise in archaeology to fill vacancies on the Tasmanian Heritage Council’s Archaeological Advisory Panel.

The Heritage Council has an important role in recognising, protecting and facilitating the sound management of places of State historic cultural heritage significance. The Council’s Archaeological Advisory Panel is a voluntary panel that provides it with expert advice on matters involving the identification and management of archaeological resources.

The Advisory Panel’s Terms of Reference have recently been revised and membership of the Panel is being renewed. Members will be appointed for three years. Former members of the Advisory Panel are able to provide an Expression of Interest.

More information is available in the TAS Heritage Council EOI – Archaeological Advisory Panel document.

Expressions of Interest must be received by 5:00pm, Friday 14 May 2021.

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6. [NEW ITEM] Introduction to Heritage Engineering course – enrol by 17 May

The University of Canberra (UC) and Engineering Heritage Australia have jointly developed a course to introduce heritage people and engineers to approaches to the conservation and adaptive re-use of heritage engineering sites, landscapes and objects.

This short course has been jointly developed by Engineering Heritage Australia and the University of Canberra, and will provide engineers and other professionals with an introduction to the skills to assess significance and understand the conservation needs of engineering and industrial heritage sites and items. 

Registration and online learning from 1 May | Onsite intensive 5-6 July, Sydney 
Submission of reports for feedback from enrolled Engineers on 30 May and 15 August 

Cost: $1200 inc. GST 

The course is open to all interested parties, and qualified engineers can use it for 30 hours’ professional development, as well as the first section of a portfolio for accreditation as a Heritage Engineer. 

Whether this is the first step on your journey in the world of engineering heritage or a continuation of a passion, this course will help you expand your skills, grow your network and uncover amazing parts of our Australian story through the lens of engineering.  

More information at the University of Canberra website.

Enquiries can be directed to Neil Hogg by email.

Download the Intro to Heritage Engineering flyer.

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7. [NEW ITEM] Fabrications journal call for abstracts – deadline 21 May

Issue 32.1 (2022) Fabrications
Looking inside design: crossing and connecting the disciplinary boundaries of architecture, design, and exhibition.
 
Fabrications: The Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand invites papers for a special issue “Looking inside design: crossing and connecting the disciplinary boundaries of architecture, design, and exhibition” (Vol. 32, No. 1) edited by Philip Goad and Catherine Townsend. 

This special issue of Fabrications is a Festschrift commemorating the academic career of Professor Harriet Edquist and will be accompanied by a hybrid format workshop on 25 June 2021 for those preparing papers. Attendance at the workshop is not a prerequisite for submitting a paper to the special issue. Papers are due to the editors by 1 August 2021. 

For more information about the call, visit this link.

Abstracts due 21 May.

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8. [NEW ITEM] A Taste for the Past symposium, 20-21 May 2021, online

A Taste for the Past: a symposium celebrating the career and achievements of Professor Marie Louise Stig Sorensen

In September 2021 Professor Marie Louise Stig Sorensen will be retiring as Professor of Prehistoric Europe and Heritage Studies at the Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge and as Director of the Cambridge Heritage Research Centre. On 20 and 21 May 2021 the Cambridge Heritage Research Centre will be hosting a two-day symposium to celebrate the career and achievements of Professor Sorensen. The event will feature a programme of presentations from friends, colleagues and students which reflect the huge influence of Prof Sorensen’s research and teaching in the fields of Archaeology and Heritage Studies.

The event is free to attend and open to all. Registration is required.

Additional details can be found on the Cambridge Heritage Research Centre website | download the poster & program

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9. [NEW ITEM] Professional Development: ACAHUCH MicroCerts in Urban and Cultural Heritage: Registration open | next info session on Wednesday 12 May 2021

The Australian Centre for Architectural History, Urban and Cultural Heritage (ACAHUCH) at the University of Melbourne recently introduced a comprehensive suite of professional development short courses. Designed for professionals of diverse backgrounds seeking to expand their applied skills in Urban and Cultural Heritage, these online microcredential offerings draw upon the world-leading research, teaching and industry expertise within ACAHUCH and from leading organisations in urban and cultural heritage.

>> REGISTER FOR AN INFORMATION SESSION – next session is on Wednesday 12 May 2021

 

Upcoming MicroCerts include:

New Approaches to Heritage Significance (June 2021)
Learn cutting-edge techniques for assessing the cultural significance of heritage places. This course is designed for experienced and emerging professionals to foster practical skills to address recognised challenges in the field.

Statutory Heritage (September 2021)
Gain insights into the urban and cultural heritage system from leading heritage practitioners. This course is designed for professionals in both the government and private sectors seeking the fundamentals of local, state and national heritage governance.

New Tools for Documenting Heritage Fabric (November 2021)
Discover the technologies changing the ways that historic buildings, structures and materials are documented. This course is designed to empower experienced and emerging professionals with the latest digital conservation skills.

 

Each MicroCert is taught fully online over 3 weeks (30 hours) + 1 week for assessment and is relevant to professionals from a wide range of sectors with an interest and/or involvement in urban and cultural heritage.

Designed with contributions from leading Australian architects and planners, state and local authorities, heritage bodies, community groups and other leading urban and cultural heritage organisations, microcredentials are awarded through information-rich digital certificates and can be shared with prospective employers and accrediting bodies digitally and via social media, such as LinkedIn.

Each offering provides you flexibility to upskill, expand your knowledge or begin a pathway to further study.

To learn more about the ACAHUCH Melbourne MicroCert series, contact the Learner Support Team.

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10. [NEW ITEM] NSW Heritage Management System update – transition period during May 2021

A new digital system for lodging Heritage Act applications and searching heritage information is coming very soon.

Stage 1 of the new Heritage Management System is expected to go live on 31 May 2021. 

There will be a two week transition period when we move over to the new system. During that time we will not be able to receive any Heritage Act applications or notifications. 

If you are planning to submit a works or archaeology applications please factor this into your project time-frame. 

Please check other important information including the timing of the transition period, FAQ’s and information on how to register and use the new system at this link.

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11. [NEW ISSUE] The Johnston Collection – What’s On | Become a volunteer guide

Click on the link below to read the latest from The Johnston Collection (TJC).

 

BECOME A VOLUNTEER GUIDE AT TJC

Join the volunteer community at The Johnston Collection and help our visitors enjoy over 400 years of art.

TJC is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals who would like to become Volunteer Guides. Our Volunteer Guides are a dedicated team with a comprehensive knowledge of the Collection and a passion for the visual arts and history.

Successful applicants will undertake a ten-session training program to be held on consecutive Fridays commencing in June 2021.

Visit The Johnston Collection website to download an application form. Applications for our 2021 Volunteer Guide intake close on 16 May 2021.

The rewards of volunteering at TJC are learning about the decorative arts and art history, making friends who share an interest in the arts, and the satisfaction of sharing your knowledge and helping people connect with art that inspires them.

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12. [NEW ISSUE] Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin

To view the latest issue of the GCI bulletin, click here.

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13. [NEW ISSUE] Cambridge Heritage Research Centre bulletin

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

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TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

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UPDATED ITEM: Book your tickets for the National Trust NSW Heritage Awards – 13 May 2021! Tickets on sale until 7 May

The National Trust of Australia (NSW) Heritage Awards are nearly here. Join us on Thursday 13 May 2021 at the heritage-listed Doltone House in Pyrmont for the luncheon and Awards. This is a great opportunity to see some amazing projects that have been shortlisted and for us to reconnect as heritage specialists, advocates, National Trust members and community.

The National Trust Heritage Awards celebrate projects, initiatives and individuals that demonstrate excellence in the conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage. 

This year, the National Trust (NSW) received almost 100 entries across ten business and three individual categories. Click here to view the shortlisted projects.

Find out which of these shortlisted projects were identified as outstanding by the judges during a delicious two course lunch with free flowing wine and beer. The National Trust (NSW) is thrilled to welcome back ABC Presenter, Simon Marnie, as our Master of Ceremonies, who will announce the award winners and share more detail about these projects which have preserved or promoted the beautiful heritage of New South Wales.

For those who wish to, there is an opportunity to network before and after the ceremony on the large balcony overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge. 

Book your ticket here – be quick, it’s only 2 weeks away!

Tickets are on sale until 9pm on Friday 7 May 2021.

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SAVE THE DATE: 9-11 July – The Australiana Fund Events in Canberra

The Australiana Fund invites you to save the date for their post AGM event program.

Taking place on the evening of Friday 9 July, is the official opening of an exhibition of the Life and Work of Ruth Lane-Poole, at Canberra Museum & Gallery, in the company of Their Excellencies, The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley.

A highlight on Saturday will be The Fund’s 3rd Narratives of Nations Symposium at the National Library of Australia. This year the focus will be Australian Timbers, in particular those represented in The Fund Collection, as well as the work of Charles and Ruth Lane-Poole and other influential figures in furniture and interior design.

The Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday evening at the National Museum of Australia with guest speaker, Senior Curator Dr Sophie Jensen. Since joining the Museum in 1995, Sophie has made a major contribution to the life of the museum and to the historical collection. She was a crucial part of the team that developed the Eternity Gallery. Most recently Sophie has been pivotal in negotiations for the successful acquisition of the Trevor Kennedy Collection, an unrivalled collection of rare and remarkable Australiana. She is the recipient of The Director’s Award for Excellence which recognises the quality of professional practice and achievement of a Museum staff member.

Sunday’s programme is awaiting confirmation but promises to be an interesting selection of exclusive venues.

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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

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ICOMOS Slovenia Symposium, 16-18 September 2021, online – call for papers deadline: 30 May

ICOMOS Slovenia invites you to the 4th International Symposium of ICOMOS Slovenia, which will be held via Zoom on 16-18 September 2021.

The theme this year is Resilient Heritage. The working language of the symposium will be Slovenian and English and it will be conducted in three parts:

I. The situation and how prepared are we?

II. Key challenges

III. Cultural heritage as an example: experiences and case studies

The deadline for submissions is 30 May 2021.

More information can be found in the ICOMOS Slovenia Symposium_call for papers.

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Geotechnical Engineering in Heritage Conservation symposium, 22-24 June 2022, Italy – call for papers deadline: 31 May 221

3rd International Symposium on Geotechnical Engineering for the Preservation Of Monuments and Historic Sites
22-24 June 2022, Italy

The conservation of monuments and historic sites is one of the most challenging problems facing modern civilization. It involves, in inextricable patterns, factors belonging to different fields (cultural, humanistic, social, technical, economical, administrative) and the requirements of safety and use appear (and often are) in conflict with the respect of the integrity of the monuments.

The complexity of the topic is such that a shared framework of reference is still lacking among art historians, architects, structural and geotechnical engineers.

Papers are now invited with an abstract submission deadline of 31 May 2021.

Symposium topics

  • Principles of conservation, maintenance strategies, case histories
  • The knowledge: investigations and monitoring
  • Seismic risk, site effects, soil structure interaction
  • Effects of urban development and tunnelling on built heritage
  • Preservation of diffuse heritage: soil instability, subsidence, environmental damages

More information can be found at the symposium website.

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Save the date: Railway Heritage Preservation conference, 25-26 November 2021, Switzerland

Railway Heritage Preservation Conference: Findings, positions and methods
25-26 November 2021 | Zürich, Switzerland

To illuminate and discuss the manifold challenges and opportunities of this young branch of heritage preservation, SBB Specialist Service for the Preservation of Historical Monuments is hosting a specialist conference to mark its 20th anniversary. It is held in collaboration with the Professorship for Construction Heritage and Preservation at the Zurich Federal Institute of Technology, the Federal Office of Culture and ICOMOS Suisse. Likewise founded 20 years ago, the SBB Historic Foundation is also contributing to the conference.

For more information, download the Railway Heritage_SaveTheDate.

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COURSES / AWARDS / GRANTS PROGRAMS / OTHER – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS / NOMINATIONS / SUBMISSIONS / EOIs

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Hands On Opportunities in Building Conservation – make contact by 14 May

Greg Owen & Period Building Conservation (PBC), specialist conservation builders servicing Victoria, Southern NSW and beyond, are looking for tradespeople and apprentices passionate about Australia’s built heritage and learning traditional and contemporary trade skills to a high standard.

Tradespeople at PBC are involved in a wide range of trade areas as well as their principal trade and PBC’s in-house workshops include joinery, sheet metal and structural steel facilities.

PBC is based near Beechworth in North East Victoria. Greg is approaching retirement so this is likely to be his last intake of new blood to coach, mentor and pass on his decades of skills. For further information, contact PBC by email using “ICOMOS advert” in the email header.

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Heritage Summer School, Slovenia, 21-24 June 2021 | application deadline: 15 May

The first University of Ljubljana Sustainable Heritage Summer School entitled Responsible Renovation of Cultural Heritage Buildings as the Basis of Sustainable and High-quality Living will take place between 21 and 24 June 2021, jointly organised by the Interdisciplinary and Interfaculty Institute of the University of Ljubljana and ICOMOS Slovenia, under the auspices of Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO.

The topic is focused on the current practice of improving the energy performance of 19th and 20th century residential buildings, representing an important potential of sustainable development as well as opportunities for effective implementation of circular economy in practice. As in many cases these buildings are an important part of architectural heritage, our focus will be on the questions of how to preserve the values of this heritage and how to introduce the qualities of contemporary living therein. The renovations must be comprehensive rather than merely involving the addition of thermal insulated envelopes. To achieve the sustainable development goals, thus creating a better life for everyone, we need to establish comprehensive solutions and draw together all stakeholders.

The summer school will include talks by renowned international and Slovenian experts. Dr. Ege Yildirim and Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Haspel will focus on presenting the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the significance of preserving the 20th-century architectural heritage; professors and researchers from TU Delft, Prof. Dr. Andy van den Dobbelsteen and Dr. Leo Oorschot, will present the Dutch experience in this field, and through the workshops the activities undertaken in the Netherlands in relation to efficient renovations and improving the energy performance of multi-dwelling buildings, in order to achieve the goals of a carbon-free society by 2050 and preserve the significant architectural heritage.

This summer school is intended for students as well as everyone dealing with the problems in question in practice: experts in heritage protection and energy performance improvement, apartment owners, and various decision-makers both in Slovenia and beyond.

The language of the summer school will be English, the workshops will be also held in Slovenian.

For their participation at the summer school, the students enrolled in the Master’s study programme will be awarded 3 ECTS, the students enrolled in UL’s PhD study programme in Architecture 5 ECTS, while ZAPS members will be awarded 8 points and IZS chartered and supervising engineers will be awarded 3 points for their participation.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of the summer school.

The application deadline is 15 May 2021.

>> more information on the summer school and programme

>> application form

>> email for additional information

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Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions – applications close 20 May 2021

After 10 years of European funding, 420 students and 70 countries, applications for the Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions are opened up to 20 May 2021. This international course on the conservation of heritage structures was the winner of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage “Europa Nostra”, and presents a unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world.

This Masters Course, which is running its 14th Edition, is organized by a consortium of leading European Universities/Research Institutions in the field, including the 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 13,000 Euro, are available to students of any nationality.

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

Visit also the SAHC blog and connect via LinkedIn.

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Woollahra Design Excellence Awards – nominations close 21 May 2021

It is with great pleasure that we announce the Woollahra Design Excellence Awards are returning in 2021.

The Awards highlight and acknowledge examples of buildings and places that make an excellent contribution to the unique character and heritage of Woollahra.

Nominations close 21 May 2021.

Local residents and their architects, planners, builders or consultants are encouraged to nominate projects from within the Woollahra Local Government Area completed within the last five years, up to 29 March 2021.

Category winners will receive official recognition through the presentation of the Award at a private ceremony in July 2021.

This year we are pleased to welcome comedian and architecture enthusiast, Tim Ross, as our guest speaker at the Awards ceremony.

Head to the Woollahra Design Excellence Awards website to view the judging criteria and what you need to get your entry ready!

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Architectural collections – respond by 20 May

Do you use architectural collections from the State Library of Victoria in your research?

The State Library User Organisations’ Council (SLUOC) brings together professional and community organisations in the fields of history, archives, genealogy, heritage, architecture and academia. The members of these organisations use State Library Victoria on a regular basis and care about its future as an important cultural institution. As part of SLUOC’s current considerations we are interested to know what and how architectural collections are used.

Collections include architectural drawings and other records of practices.

What collections have you found most valuable in your research?

What is your experience of using architectural collections online or in the library?

Do you have any other comments on the architectural collections?

Please email Louise Honman with your comments and feedback by 20 May 2021.

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SURVEY: COVID impacts on Cultural Heritage and GLAM sectors – extended to 21 May

Help collate data on COVID impacts on Cultural Heritage and GLAM sectors by filling in this survey

As you are aware, the cultural heritage community worldwide is facing new challenges and hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We would therefore like to invite you to participate in a survey that aims to give us a better understanding of the ways in which the pandemic and lockdowns affect our sector, and to help predict long-term concerns and solutions.

This survey forms part of a research project led by Dr Ania Kotarba of Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, which aims to identify the direct and indirect impacts (both negative and positive) of COVID-19 on the Australian (and global) cultural heritage sector. The ultimate objective is to document this moment in time to create a set of recommendations for adaptive strategies to similar future crises and ‘readiness’ procedures relating to any subsequent economic fallouts.

The questionnaire takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and you can skip any questions that you feel are irrelevant to you or you do not feel that you can, or want to, provide the answer to.

The survey is carried out by ikapadata, a survey research company. Email Ania Kotarba if you have any questions regarding the survey.

All information provided is confidential. Neither you nor your organisation’s names will be mentioned in any communication or publication. If you would like to receive a follow up email with the results of the survey and associated report, you can add your email address at the end of the questionnaire.

Click on this link to open the questionnaire.

The deadline for participating in the survey is 21 May 2021.

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HeritageForAll online internship program – apply by 7 June

HeritageForAll Initiative: International Online Internship Program 2021: “Musealization of Cultural Identity”

“HeritageForAll” initiative is offering ten internship vacancies during the upcoming summer vacation, from July to December 2021.

For more information about the internship program and how to apply, visit the HeritageForAll website.

Applications close 7 June.

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M/C Journal Special Issue: ‘Design’ | call for papers – deadline: 11 June 2021

‘design’

Between its broader sense of intent and that of making a drawing or plan, design appears to be expanding in both meaning and its application. Design is well understood when related to our material culture, where the medium often bears the imprint of the designer/s. Design has moved relatively seamlessly from the physical into the digital world. It makes sense that someone designs the applications that we use and that digital content, just as much as a poster, requires design. Design activities are rarely inseparable from a market economy, but the language of design has infiltrated business more broadly.

>> more information about the special issue and how to submit an article

Article deadline: 11 June 2021

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World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize – nominations close 15 June

Forward-thinking. Experimental. Bold. Progressive. Innovative. Once recognized for these defining characteristics, significant modern structures around the world often fall victim to material deterioration, perceived obsolescence, and public apathy. As many of these modern buildings are too young to qualify for landmark designation and protection, the need for preservation and increased public awareness of these unique resources is urgent.

In 2008, World Monuments Fund (WMF) launched the biennial World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize with founding sponsor Knoll to celebrate preservation success stories in buildings that are emblematic of the modern movement.

The prize honors contemporary architects, preservationists, planners, and community leaders who have implemented a physical intervention to preserve a threatened modern building or complex. Nominated projects must have been completed in the last ten years, and the site must have faced challenges or threats before it was preserved.

Nominations are now open for the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize until 15 June 2021.

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National Trust of Australia (ACT) Heritage Awards 2021 – nominations close 21 June

The National Trust Awards recognise projects in the ACT that make a significant contribution to the conservation of the built, indigenous and natural environment in accordance with the principles set out in the Burra Charter.

The Burra Charter provides guidance for the conservation and management of places of cultural significance (cultural heritage places). The Charter sets a standard of practice for those who provide advice, make decisions about, or undertake works to places of cultural significance, including owners, managers and custodians.

More information about the awards can be found here.

Nominations close 21 June.

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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[NEW] SITUTATION VACANT Assistant Director, Heritage and Collections | ACT Historic Places | ACT Government [DEADLINE: 19 May]

ACT Historic Places is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Director, Heritage and Collections to manage the natural and cultural heritage portfolio at Lanyon Homestead, Mugga-Mugga Cottage and Calthorpes’ House. This position provides an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, from heritage conservation, planning and design and infrastructure upgrades, as well as coordinating the asset maintenance, collections management and operational programs across our three heritage significant places. The successful applicant will have a strong background in heritage and site management at historic site museums or other tourism sites.

This is a two year contract to June 2023 with possibility of permanency.

Details regarding the Assistant Director role can be found at this link.

Applications close 19 May 2021.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Policy Officer, Heritage Branch | Heritage, Reef and Marine Division | Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Canberra [DEADLINE: 11 May]

The Heritage, Reef and Marine Division works to conserve, protect and sustainably manage Australia’s biodiversity and heritage.

The Heritage Branch is made up of five sections including Historic Heritage, Natural Heritage, Indigenous Heritage, International Heritage and Heritage Strategies. The Branch shapes national heritage policy, implements the Australian Heritage Strategy, and supports the Australian Heritage Council. The Branch administers part of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984, the Australian Heritage Council Act 2003 and the Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018.

Details regarding the Senior Policy Officer role can be found at this link.

Applications close 11 May.

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SITUATION VACANT Policy Officer, Heritage Branch | Heritage, Reef and Marine Division | Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Canberra [DEADLINE: 11 May]

The Heritage, Reef and Marine Division works to conserve, protect and sustainably manage Australia’s biodiversity and heritage.

The Heritage Branch is made up of five sections including Historic Heritage, Natural Heritage, Indigenous Heritage, International Heritage and Heritage Strategies. The Branch shapes national heritage policy, implements the Australian Heritage Strategy, and supports the Australian Heritage Council. The Branch administers part of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984, the Australian Heritage Council Act 2003 and the Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018.

Details regarding the Policy Officer role can be found at this link.

Applications close 11 May.

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