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1. Investigating Online Heritage Crime: New Directions, New Technologies, Emerging Markets’, Call for Papers
Damien Huffer and Eveline Handby are seeking 2 to 3 chapters for this book proposal. If you are interested in contributing, please send them a 200 to 250 word abstract. They can also answer questions about the volume.
When: Abstract by 31 May 2023
More Info: https://medium.com/@onlineheritagecrime/call-for-chapters-96392a2d9a2a
Contact: d.huffer@uq.edu.au
2. PhD Researcher in Cultural Management/Cultural Economics, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
The project “MOOVA – Making Old Objects Valuable Again. The Cultural, Economic Challenges and Sustainability Opportunities of Antiques in the 21st Century” is seeking TWO PhD researchers. These are 4-year, paid positions on a project that I think will be very exciting. This one concerns “the role of antique dealers as safeguarders of informal heritage”.
When: Apply by 30 June 2023
Where: Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
More Info: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/103626
Contact: Anne-Sophie.Radermecker@ulb.be
3. PhD Researcher in Cultural Management/Cultural Economics (#2), Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
The project “MOOVA – Making Old Objects Valuable Again. The Cultural, Economic Challenges and Sustainability Opportunities of Antiques in the 21st Century” is seeking TWO PhD researchers. These are 4-year, paid positions on a project that I think will be very exciting. This one concerns “the digital turn of the antiques business”.
When: Apply by 30 June 2023
Where: Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
More Info: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/103631
Contact: Anne-Sophie.Radermecker@ulb.be
4. Postdoctoral Researcher in (cultural) economics/data science, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
“This postdoc position is part of the ERC Starting Grant project “MOOVA-Making Old Objects Valuable Again. The Cultural, Economic Challenges and Sustainability Opportunities of Antiques in the 21st Century”. The successful candidate will carry out a postdoctoral research on the online market for antiques.
When: Apply by 30 June 2023
Where: Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
Pay Unknown
More Info: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/103639
Contact: Anne-Sophie.Radermecker@ulb.be
5. World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
UNESCO is seeking applications from Young Professionals (between 23 and 32 years old) to attend “Looking Ahead: The Next 50 Years of Protecting Natural and Cultural Heritage”
When: Apply by 4 June 2023.
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Cost: All expenses paid
More Info: https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2553Deadline
Contact: forum@diadrasis.org
6. Research Internship, Cultural Emergency Response, Netherlands
Currently enrolled students are sought to apply for CER’s internship to assist the project coordinator.
When: ASAP and for 6 months duration
Where: Cultural Emergency Response (CER), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cost: Allowance of 500EUR a month.
More Info: https://www.culturalemergency.org/programs/research-internship
Contact: info@culturalemergency.org
7. The Art Market Academy provenance course discount, Online Course
The Art Market Academy is offering a 30% discount on their Provenance courses with code ASCOL30. Check out their courses!
Where: Online
More Info: https://www.artmarketacademy.com/
Contact: contact@artmarketacademy.com
8. Investigation of Heritage Crime, Masters programme and Scholarship, Cranfield, UK
Cranfield University is offering a 10,000GBP competitive scholarship for their master’s in “Investigation of Heritage Crime”. To apply for the scholarship you must first apply for the Master’s programme. Do follow the scholarship link at the top of the MSc page.
When: Scholarship must be applied for by 26 May, and the MSc before that.
Where: Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
More Info: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/courses/taught/investigation-of-heritage-crime-msc
9. Researching a Rigged Game: Open Source Data & the Trade of Cultural Objects, Conference and Call for Papers, London
The conference organisers are calling for papers on: New methods and tools for studying the trade and transfer of cultural objects; Empirical case studies on ethical, methodological and disciplinary considerations; Best practice examples of open source data use; Challenges and considerations of working with open source data”
When: Abstract by 26 June, Conference on 14–15 September 2023
Where: Institute of Archaeology, London
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/events/2023/sep/researching-rigged-game-open-source-data-trade-cultural-objects
Contact: summer.austin.20@ucl.ac.uk
10. Post Conflict Recovery, Summer School, Rome and Online
Hosted by ICCROM, “The Summer School on Post-Conflict Recovery aims to equip participants with fundamental tools of intervention in a post-conflict scenario.” Applicants must have at least 4 years experience in conserving built heritage.
When: Apply by 21 May 2023
Where: Online and Rome, Italy
Cost: 700 EUR, four scholarships of 30% discount
More Info: https://www.iccrom.org/news/summer-school-post-conflict-recovery
Contact: info@postconflict.it
11. Heritage Crime Group, Interest Group, UK
The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) has created a new interest group on Heritage Crime. CIFA members are welcome, as are non-members who can join for 10GBP a year.
When: First meeting 15 May 2023
Where: UK
Cost: Free/10GBP
More Info: https://www.archaeologists.net/news/new-group-cifa-heritage-crime-group-joins-cifas-suite-special-interest-and-area-groups
Contact: groups@archaeologists.net
12. Restitutions and re-significations of heritage, Call for Papers
“This dossier invites articles that share and analyse experiences of restitution, repatriation, recuperation and re-signification that enable us to rethink our professional praxis. Theoretical reflections and/or collaborative, transdisciplinary and intercultural proposals that open and nourish the debate are also welcome.”
When: 15 June 2023
More Info: https://arthist.net/archive/39059
Contact: atarea@unsam.edu.ar
13. Ukraine Program Analyst, Job, Washington DC
From the US State Department: “The ECA Cultural Heritage Center has a requirement for a full-time Ukraine Program Analyst. The Ukraine Program Analyst functions as an expert in analysis, programs, and public outreach related to the conservation, protection, interpretation, and management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine.”
When: Apply ASAP
Where: Washington D.C.
Pay Unknown
14. Restitution for missing property – art, objects and land – consequent of genocide, war, natural disasters, PhD and Master’s Opportunities, Melbourne, Australia
“PhD and Masters by thesis opportunities for students interested in examining the socio-legal and economic ramifications for when property goes missing during war, genocide or man-made/natural disasters.” This is at RMIT University. Probably best to get in touch with Rebecca directly to ask more about this.
Where: RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
More Info: https://www.lootedart.com/W0W8DW303361
Contact: rebecca.leshinsky@rmit.edu.au