Colloquium on Museums, Museumisation and Historic Environments – Leicester, 6 July 2007 06-07-2007 Introduction ‘Museums, Museumisation and Historic Environments’ is the final colloquium of
the 'Valuing the Historic Environment' research cluster. This cross-disciplinary
cluster is hosted by the University of Leicester’s Department of Museum Studies
and focuses on frameworks of value in relation to the preservation of historic
environments.
Description
The colloquium focuses on ‘Museums, Museumisation and Historic Environments’
and involves a morning of presentations consisting of two overview keynote
presentations, 2-3 case-study presentations, and an afternoon of focused
discussion in small groups. Keynote speaker for this colloquium is David
Lowenthal, Professor Emeritus of University College London. He will talk about
'Patrons, Populists, Apologists: crises in heritage stewardship and display'.
Participants can apply to attend the colloquium but places are limited.
Applications to attend should include a 100-word statement of how the
applicants’ research or work will enable them to make a significant contribution
to debate in the colloquium. Expressions of interest should be sent to
Anna Woodham by 15
June.
Programme Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Register Links For more information, please visit the 'Valuing the Historic Environment’ website.back |
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