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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 (click here) Conference logistics information (click here) Post conference tour (click here) Conference draft agenda PPT template  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
Supporters Chinese National Committee for the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS China) Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning & Design Institute Co.Ltd (TJUPDI)
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)
International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
UNESCO chair on Urban Heritage, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile.
UNESCO Chair on Living Heritage and Community Development, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
UNESCO UniTwin Network on African Heritage and Archives, École nationale des chartes - PSL, Paris, France
UNESCO Chair on Historic Urban Landscapes and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment, Hochschule RheinMain (RheinMain University of Applied Sciences). Wiesbaden, Germany.
UNESCO Chair on Heritage and Urban Regeneration, Università luav di Venezia, Venice, Italy.
UNESCO Chair on Historic Urban Landscape, Université internationale de Rabat, Morocco
UNESCO Chair on Water, Ports and Historic Cities, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
UNESCO Chair on Modern Heritage, Sustainable Architecture and Urban Regeneration (CREhAR), Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Seville, Spain
UNESCO Chair and UniTwin Network in Earthen Architecture, Constructive Culture and Sustainable Development, Polytechnic University of Valencia
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
Study on Natural and Cultural Heritage Journal
Urban Planning Forum Journal
Frontiers of Urban and Rural Planning Journal
Australian Centre for Architectural History, Urban and Cultural Heritage (ACAHUCH), The University of Melbourne, Australia
School of Architecture, Central Academy of Fine Arts, China National Heritage Center, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, China Division of Landscape Architecture, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), China Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), China School of Architecture, Southeast University, China School of Architecture, Tianjin University, China School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xiamen University, China Cultural Development Institute, Xiamen University, China College of Civil Engineering and Architecture (CCEA), Zhejiang University, China Future Design School, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China School of Architecture, Southwest Jiaotong University, China School of Architecture and Planning, Woxsen University, India USM’s Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies, India MA Architectural Conservation Program (MAArC), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore École Nationale des Chartes (ENC), Paris Sciences et Lettres University (PSL), France Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine & Ecole de Chaillot, France National Architectural School of Paris-Belleville, France Centre International de la Construction en Terre. International Center for Earth Construction CRAterre association, France Faculty of Architecture & Civil Engineering, RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (HSRM), Germany Institute of Cultural Heritage Sciences of the National Research Council (ISPC-CNR), Italy Università Iuav di Venezia (Iuav University of Venice), Italy Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Israel Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), the Netherlands Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia (DAMG) Research Centre, Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique (UPT), Portugal Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla (ETSAS), University of Seville, Spain ETSAB – Barcelona School of Architecture, Department of Architectural Design (DPA), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain Departamento de Composición Arquitectónica Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universitat Politecnica Valencia, Spain The Bartlett School of Architecture (BSA), University College London (UCL), UK School of Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster, UK School of Building Science, Auburn University, USA Faculty of Architecture, Abdullah Gul University, Turkey Laboratorio de Arquitectura y Construcción con Tierra, Universidad Nacional de Jujuy, Argentina 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.During the Conference:
UHC-HEI Steering Committee meeting.
After the Conference:
Technical visits to be held in and around Shanghai.
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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