Theme:
Inaugural International Conference
Global Challenges in Cultural Heritage
Date：
1-3 September 2017
Location:
University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, The United Kingdom
Organizers and Partners:
The Palace Museum Beijing;
University of Stirling;
Historic Environment Scotland
About the conference:
Cultural heritage faces an array of challenges, many of which are replicated across theworld. Whilst local circumstances vary, there are opportunities to share experiences and collaborate in finding solutions. As part of the Scottish Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology in 2017, Global Challenges in Cultural Heritage celebrates the newly formed partnership between the University of Stirling, The Palace Museum in Beijing and Historic Environment Scotland.The conference seeks to explore and share approaches to specific challenges in relation to a range of shared issues and to highlight Scotland’s place, and in particular Stirling, as an international centre for research and innovation inheritage and conservation.
Keynotes:
- Mr Feng Naien, Deputy Director of The Palace Museum, China.
- Professor May Cassar, Director,University College London, Institute for Sustainable Heritage.
Abstract submission:
We invite proposals for panels, individual paper presentations,workshops/interactive sessions, or colloquia addressing one of the following themes:
- Assessing Global Challenges.
- Significance, Value and Meaning in Cultural Heritage.
- Conservation of Historic Fabric.
- Technology and Innovation in Heritage.
- Conservation Challenges and Opportunities.
- Visitor Management and Engagement.
These are some suggested themes - we welcome all contributors on the theme of Global Challenges in Cultural Heritage from any analytical angle and in a variety of ways.
Submit a Proposal:
If you would like to present, start by submitting an abstract by completing thepro-forma by 22 May 2017.
- 500-word abstract (individual) or 300-word summary plus 300 per paper (panel)
You will need the following: presentation type,short/long descriptions,keywords,focus, themes, and biographical information.
(Submit the proposal)
Get Accepted:
After we receive your presentation proposal, it moves to the evaluation step.All proposals will be reviewed two to four weeks after submission and you will receive your response by 29 May 2017.
See proposal deadlines below.
Register:
Once your proposal is accepted, you must register before our Programme Development team can schedule your presentation.
(Register)
Register to attend:
When completing the registration process you will be able to select the delegatepackages which suits requirement and, thereafter, bolt on items such asaccommodation and social events.
(Register)
Rates:
EarlyBird
*Full registration - £410
**Day Delegate - £205
Standard Rates
*Full registration - £450
**Day Delegate - £225
*Students Registration - £350
Registration：
* Full Registration fee is fullyinclusive and includes:
- Friday night dinner at the University of Stirling
- Friday night drinks reception at the Engine Shed
- Saturday night conference dinner at Stirling Castle
- All excursions and transport back and forward from campus to the Engine Shed and Stirling Castle
- Teas/coffees and lunches throughout the conference and social events
** Day delegate package includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Social Events for Partners/Day Delegates：
Friday 1st September
- Dinner at the Univeristy of Stirling - £25
- Drinks reception at the Engine Shed - £30
Saturday 2nd September
- Conference Dinner at Stirling Castle - £150
Accommodation：
Stirling Court Hotel
- Single room - £69.00
- Double room - £89.00
Guest Accommodation
Important dates：
- Call for Papers: 15 March to 22 May 2017
- Responses to Abstracts: 29 May 2017
- Early-bird registration opens: 15 March to 2 June 2017
- End of early-bird: 2 June 2017
- Registration Deadline: 17 July 2017
- Student Registration Deadline: 17 July 2017
More information can be found at: https://www.stir.ac.uk/arts-humanities/news-and-events/global-challenges-in-cultural-heritage/#abstracts
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