Our most recent event:
'DIASPORAS AND HERITAGE'
Networking and showcase event at the University of Leeds on Wednesday 18th January 2012, 5-7.30pm.
The School of Music Foyer
A discussion of current research, new developments and potential collaborations in the areas of Diasporas and Heritage.
5.00 - Arrival and networking
5.20 - Formal welcome and introduction
5.30 - Kim Knott 'Moving People, Changing Places', Q&A/discussion
6.00 - Break
6.10 - Benjamin Vis, 'Archaeology and Heritage', Q&A/discussion
6.30 - Maya Parmar, 'Diasporas and Heritage: Twice Migrants', Q&A/discussion
6.50 - Networking over food and drink
7.30 - Close
The Centre for Collaborative Heritage Research at the University of Leeds has three main aims:
- to serve as a platform for historical and heritage research and interpretation on material culture, museum collections and documentary heritage in the University, City of Leeds and Yorkshire region.
- to identify possible collaborative research projects on heritage resource by liaising with prospective partner organizations and holding open seminars in conjunction with them.
- to seek funding for collaborative research projects in conjunction with relevant host departments at the University of Leeds.