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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: 20 May 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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Course announcements
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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ICCROM welcomes Mr Yohei Kiyonaga
27 April. ICCROM is pleased to welcome Mr Yohei Kiyonaga who has been seconded by the government of Japan to succeed Mr Daijiro Kitagawa as a project manager for the Sites Unit. |
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New Member State
26 April. ICCROM is pleased to announce the adhesion of Qatar as a new Member State as of 26 April 2012. The adhesion of Qatar brings the number of ICCROM Member States to 132. |
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Newsletter of the Friends of the Non-Catholic Cemetery in Rome
23 April. The Spring 2012 edition of the Friends of the Non-Catholic Cemetery in Rome Newsletter is now out. Featured in this issue is an article about the International Course on Stone Conservation, organized by ICCROM and the Getty Conservation Institute last year. During the course, the Cemetery was used as a case study and six tombs were restored by the participants. |
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Council Bureau meeting and visit to new headquarters
23 April. On 16 April the ICCROM Council Bureau convened in Rome for a two-day meeting to discuss the organization’s ongoing activities, as well as the Programme and Budget. During the meeting and at the request of Grellan Rourke, Chairperson of the Council, a visit was organized to the former Convent of San Francesco a Ripa. |
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Classifieds: events, grants, jobs, websites, etc.
13 April. Job: International Lead Expert, AADF
11 April. Conference: International Conference for Archival Management
11 April. Job: Department of Conservation, Göteborg
11 April. Job: Project Specialist, GCI
11 April. workshop: UNITAR 2012
5 April. Course: V-Must Training Program 2012
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