UBC Online Heritage Workshops: Intangible Cultural Heritage, Historic Preservation and the Cities of Tomorrow, Feb 10-24 & Mar 3-17

The international University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Cultural Planning and Development is offering a new session of online heritage workshops in Winter 2016. Taught by international experts and senior practitioners, these workshops can be taken individually for professional development, or applied to the UBC Certificate in Cultural Planning – an international professional learning program delivered 100% online. Registration is now open for the following online workshops:

Online Workshop: Intangible Cultural Heritage

Three scheduled online sessions. Wed Feb 10, 17 & 24 from 3pm-5pm Pacific Time.

Registration closes Jan 27

This online workshop focuses on questions around UNESCO’s recognition of Intangible Cultural Heritage;  its identification, protection and sustainability; the role of the associated community; and, the connection of intangible heritage to tangible heritage – place and object. Participants will identify issues and critique intangible heritage practices from around the world. Live, real-time sessions combine theoretical discussion with practical examples. There is an online discussion forum to continue the conversation with other practitioners between live sessions.

INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Truscott is past-president of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) International Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, and Australia ICOMOS. She is a heritage practitioner with 35 years’ experience as a museum curator, archeologist and senior government official having worked in Australia, the Middle East, Europe, Southern Africa and the Asia-Pacific.

Online Workshop: Historic Preservation and the Cities of Tomorrow

Three scheduled online sessions. Thu March 3, 10 & 17 from 10am-12noon Pacific Time

Registration closes Feb 18

With the aid of ground-breaking research by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and lessons drawn from historic preservation and downtown revitalization projects, this workshop examines the critical role historic preservation is playing in driving urban revival and spurring economic growth. Topics include: new tools and technologies for managing heritage resources; the role of older and smaller buildings in supporting economic vitality; and, how building preservation contributes to environmental goals.

INSTRUCTOR: Stephanie Meeks is President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC. Under her leadership, the National Trust has worked to bring a more diverse group of Americans into the preservation movement. It has also launched an effort to highlight the critical connection between older buildings and vibrant cities, and spearheaded research reflecting the benefits of historic preservation in today’s urban areas.

For more information about the program and to register, visit https://cstudies.ubc.ca/study-topic/cultural-planning-development We welcome you to share this information with those who you think may find this program or workshops of interest.