Nov 29, 2023
>> APPLY NOW << Call for Papers "Shaping Transformation. University Collections in a Changing World" - joint annual meeting of ICOM-UMAC & UNIVERSEUM (Sept 24th to 29th, 2024)
| In a world marked by a multitude of interconnected processes of transformation, academic heritage is facing substantial changes as well. From September 24th to 29th, 2024, the Office for Academic Heritage, Scientific and Art Collections of TU Dresden will welcome ICOM-UMAC and UNIVERSEUM European Academic Heritage Network, two influential international associations focusing on university collections and academic heritage, in Dresden for their first joint annual meeting. |
Under theoverarching theme "Shaping Transformation. University Collections in a Changing World", experts and professionals from all over the globe are invited to discuss the impact of transformation processes on university collections and academic heritage.
A multifaceted program will offer panels and roundtables alongside workshops and working groups, inviting all participants to open dialogues across disciplinary and geographical boundaries. Collection visits and two specifically curated exhibitions will illuminate the rich culture of TU Dresden and other academic institutions in the city. High-profile cooperations will enrich the program and open a perspective to broader contexts.
The organizers invite all interested individuals and teams to submit proposals for presentations or apply for the pre-conference workshops. A limited number of travel grants will also be available.
The Call for Papers can be consulted here:
https://tu-dresden.de/umac-universeum2024/callforpapers/cfp
Submissions will be accepted until January 21st, 2024.