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International Conference on "Reshaping Heritage Conservation In Higher Education: What, How, For Whom? "
Experiences, concepts and trends in the field of education on urban-rural heritage conservation
The International Network for Urban-rural Heritage Conservation in Higher Education Institutions (UHC-HEI)
1st International Conference
Shanghai, China
25-26 October 2025
Conference registration portal Conference draft programme
Tongji University as host, the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region (Shanghai) under the auspices of UNESCO, the Built Heritage Journal, the Heritage Architecture Journal, are organizing the 1st International Conference of the International Network for Urban-rural Heritage Conservation in Higher Education Institutions (UHC-HEI) entitled “Reshaping Heritage Conservation in Higher Education: What, How, for Whom?” from 25-26 October 2025, in Shanghai, China. The International Network for Urban-rural Heritage Conservation in Higher Education Institutions (UHC-HEI), established in 2023 by Tongji University and WHITRAP Shanghai aims to contribute to reshaping educational practices and to the ongoing discussion on the role and function of heritage in development processes within the global policy dialogue on culture, education and development. The Conference will offer a platform to discuss on new international experiences, concepts and trends in the field of education on urban-rural heritage conservation. The Conference will gather high quality keynote speakers, together with international scholars and practitioners. The Conference will provide special relevance to contributions by early career researchers and students. The Conference will be chaired by Prof. Chang Qing, Professor, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof. Shao Yong, Secretary General of WHITRAP and Director of WHITRAP Shanghai, Professor, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, and Prof. Zhang Peng, Vice dean and Professor, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, will be the co-executive chairs of the Conference. 
Host Tongji University
Organizers
World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region (Shanghai) under the auspices of UNESCO
College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University
Built Heritage Journal
Heritage Architecture Journal
Partners (updating)
ICOMOS: ICOMOS International Scientific Committees on Vernacular Architecture (CIAV), Education and Training (CIF) and International Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH) and ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group (SDGWG)
Chinese National Committee for the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS China)
International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
UNESCO Chair on Restoration and Conservation Heritage Structures
UNESCO Chair on Living Heritage and Community Development
UNESCO Chair on Heritage and Urban Regeneration
UNESCO Chair on Water, Ports and Historic Cities
UNESCO Chair on Modern Urban Heritage CREhAR (Creative Research and Education on Heritage Assessment and Regeneration)
Study on Natural and Cultural Heritage Journal
Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning & Design Institute Co.Ltd (TJUPDI)
Conservation Planning of Famous Historical and Cultural City Division, Urban Planning Society of China
Urban Regeneration Division, Urban Planning Society of China
Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture
Scientific Committee
The Scientific Committee is fully international, composed of the experts from major universities and institutions from 5 regions of the world. Themes and Sessions
Session 1. History of heritage conservation education, theory and practice: This theme will offer the opportunity to review past experiences of education on heritage conservation. They could include the analysis of contents and methodologies of past education programs; the history of systems of transmission of knowledge in traditional construction systems, etc. Session 2. Theories and methodology of heritage conservation education: This theme will analyze current trends in both areas, offering a particular insight on the alignment between conservation education programs and philosophies of heritage conservation. It will also offer the opportunity to compare approaches and their implementation in different cultural, social and economic contexts. Session 3. New technologies for heritage conservation education: This theme will offer an insight to modern trends such as Artificial Intelligence, the use of Big Data, novel experiences of representation and modelization, in their application to experiences of education on heritage conservation. Session 4. Traditional knowledge and heritage conservation education: This theme will explore the realm of non-regulated education represented by traditional knowledge. It will offer an insight on its long-term practice and contemporary transmission, as well its integration into regulated education systems. Session 5. Youth and the futures of heritage conservation education: This theme will bring contributions by students, young scholars and emerging professionals, working on the field of heritage conservation education. It will particularly highlight initiatives developed in cooperation with communities, where academia adopts a hands-on approach with clear effects on tangible and intangible matters.
Related Activities
The Organization will develop a series of activities related to the Conference, and within the framework of the UHC-HEI Network. Before the Conference:
ICOMOS CIAV-ICICH Workshop to be held in a traditional village in Yunnan Province.
During the Conference:
UHC-HEI Steering Committee meeting.
After the Conference:
Technical visits to be held in and around Shanghai.
Please pay attention to subsequent relevant announcements.
Contact
For queries related to the Conference, please contact
conf_uhchei@whitr-ap.org
and specify “Question” in the e-mail Subject.
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