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ICCROM signs agreement with Korean Cultural Heritage Administration
30 May. ICCROM is pleased to announce that on 18 May 2012, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) of the Republic of Korea and ICCROM regarding cooperation on the conservation, education, training and research of cultural heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region. |
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Reducing Risks to Cultural Heritage - International Meeting 2012
30 May. In recent years, ICCROM, the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), and the Netherlands Cultural Heritage Agency (RCE, formerly ICN) have developed and disseminated the risk management approach for cultural heritage field. This has included six joint training initiatives since 2005. For 2012, they have partnered again to hold an international meeting, which will be open to all those interested in risk management. This meeting is organized by the RCE. |
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2012 Earthquake in Emilia-Romagna
25 May. Following the 20 May earthquake in Northern Italy, ICCROM has received numerous messages from organizations and individuals worldwide expressing solidarity to the people of Emilia-Romagna and to those responsible for recovery efforts. We would like to thank those you who have written and inform you that these correspondences are being collected and transmitted to our Italian colleagues. |
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Regional Symposium: Protection of Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis
23 May. Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, and in the framework of ICCROM’s ATHAR Programme and the newly-established ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre (Architectural-Archaeological Tangible Heritage in the Arab Region) in Sharjah, a three-day Regional Symposium on the “Protection of Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis” is currently being held at the Centre of Gulf Studies and the American University of Sharjah (AUS). |
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Classifieds: events, grants, jobs, websites, etc.
22 May. Job: Lecturer in Heritage and Archaeology
21 May. Call for papers: Conservation-Restoration & Health/Security of People and the Environment
18 May. Workshop: Modern Resins for Varnishing and Retouching
11 May. Workshop: MEPPI Abu Dhabi 2012
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Earthquake in Northern Italy
21 May. Yesterday, Northern Italy was struck by a deadly earthquake that caused loss of life and extensive damage to buildings, including significant cultural heritage properties. In this difficult time, ICCROM would like to express its condolences to the people of Emilia-Romagna, who have suffered as a result of this disaster. ICCROM is in contact with designated Italian authorities and has offered its availability in assisting our Italian colleagues and those institutions responsible for protecting cultural heritage within the affected areas. This offer has been noted, and appropriate means of collaboration will be evaluated once inspections of the monuments and sites have been carried out and the situation thoroughly assessed.
Stefano De Caro, Director-General, ICCROM |
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Course announcements
21 May. ATHAR Programme - Management and Conservation of Cultural Heritage: Sites and Museum Collections
3 May. Cultural Heritage Protection
in the Asia - Pacific Region: research, analysis and preservation of archaeological sites and remains
20 April. International Course on Paper Conservation in Latin America
23 February. SC13 - Stone Conservation
22 February. Heritage Impact Assessments
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Course on Conservation of Built Heritage concludes
15 May. At the end of April the international course on Conservation of Built Heritage came to a close with a ceremony that took place at ICCROM. The course began in early March, and over eight weeks the participants worked their way through different modules that addressed all aspects of heritage conservation. |
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Appeal for the protection of cultural heritage in Mali
15 May. ICCROM deeply regrets the recent incidents of destruction of cultural heritage in Mali. We join the international community and the people of Mali in their appeal for safeguarding this invaluable heritage, which forms an important part of the common legacy of mankind. We therefore call on all parties involved to exercise restraint and ensure the best possible protection of the cultural heritage sites and collections so revered in Mali. Should the need arise, by leveraging its professional network and partner organizations in Africa, ICCROM will be willing to offer technical assistance for recovering damaged heritage in close coordination with UNESCO.
Stefano De Caro, Director-General, ICCROM |
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Martos Project 2012 - International Workshop on Stone Conservation and Urban regeneration in Spain
10 May. Diadrasis is pleased to announce its second international workshop on Stone Conservation and Urban regeneration for young professionals. The workshop is organized with the consent of the Junta de Andalucía, under the patronage of ICCROM and in collaboration with the University of York, the City of Martos Council Department of Culture, the Asociación para el Desarrollo Rural de la Sierra Sur de Jaén (ADSUR), and the Instituto Cultural de España (IPCE). It will take place from 20 August to 30 September 2012 in Martos, Andalusia, Spain. Application deadline: 5 June 2012. |
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New PDF Publication: Protecting Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict
9 May. Now available for download, the collected contributions of participants of the ICCROM International course on First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict (FAC) - 2010 and 2011 editions. Based on the participants' own experience, this illustrated volume takes a closer look at some of the practical challenges and possible opportunities for enhancing the protection of cultural heritage in conflict afflicted areas. Also included: a list of further readings and online resources. |
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Heritage news in the media worldwide
9 May. Smallest mammoths found on Crete
5 May. Mali Islamists attack UNESCO holy site in Timbuktu
3 May. Afghan museum highlights country's Buddhist heritage
2 May. Syrian heritage sites damaged
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International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage (ITC 2012), Japan
9 May. The Cultural Heritage and Risk Management programme of the Research Center for Disaster Mitigation of Urban Heritage, Ritsumeikan University (Rits-DMUCH) is pleased to announce its 7th International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage. It will be held in Kyoto, Kobe, and Tohoku, Japan from 8 to 22 September 2012. Application deadline: 31 May 2012. |
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Obituary
8 May. It is with great sadness that ICCROM learns of the recent passing of Siri Myrvoll, Director of Heritage Management for the City of Bergen, Norway, and former Secretary-General of the Organization of World Heritage Cities. The Director-General and staff of ICCROM express their sincere condolences to her family and colleagues. |
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New fellow at ICCROM
7 May. ICCROM welcomes a new fellow, Dr Zvi Greenhut from Israel, who will be with us until June. |
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Assessing the impact of climate change on the preservation of archaeological sites
7 May. In early April, a roundtable brought together professionals involved in climate prediction modelling and cultural heritage, to assess climate change-induced risks and their relationship to all other risks commonly threatening archaeological sites. |
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