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Join the Una-Her-Doc PhD Workshop:  Museums and the new challenges: virtual technologies, societal responsibility and environmental sustainability

Submit your application by February 8, 2025, following the instructions on this page.
The workshop is open to PhD students from Una Europa universities, providing them with an excellent opportunity to expand their professional network and contribute to important discussions on the future of museums and cultural heritage

The Una-Her-Doc PhD Workshop is a unique, transdisciplinary event designed to explore how museums are addressing the evolving challenges of the modern world. Open to PhD students from Una Europa partner universities, this workshop offers an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with experts and peers from diverse academic fields. Through interactive seminars, hands-on activities, and dynamic discussions, participants will deepen their understanding of critical issues in cultural heritage management and contribute to developing innovative solutions for the future of museums.

By participating in this workshop, you will engage with key topics such as digital technologies, societal responsibility, and environmental sustainability—areas that are reshaping the role of museums today. The workshop's collaborative and interdisciplinary nature will encourage new perspectives and ideas, helping you gain valuable insights into how museums can continue to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world.

What Does the Workshop Offer?

• Hands-On Experience:
  Participants will help create two virtual exhibitions—one on environmental heritage and another on dissonant heritage, gaining practical experience in designing and curating digital exhibitions alongside museum professionals.

• Networking Opportunities:
  This workshop offers the chance to connect with museum professionals, academics, and industry stakeholders, helping you expand your professional network and build lasting collaborations.

• Academic Approach:
  With interactive sessions and lectures from international experts, the workshop provides valuable insights into how museums adapt to technological, societal, and environmental changes, supporting your academic and professional growth.

• ECTS Credits:
  Participants will earn 4 ECTS credits upon successful completion, recognized by Una Europa universities, enhancing your academic qualifications.

Workshop Organization and Key Details

The Una-Her-Doc PhD Workshop will be held in Bologna, at various venues of the University of Bologna and partner institutions. The workshop will span 5 full days, featuring lectures, seminars, fieldwork, and meetings with museum professionals, archives, NGOs, and other heritage stakeholders. The workshop will adopt an interactive format, encouraging active participation from PhD students before, during, and after the event. The primary language will be English.

Pre-Workshop Phase

In the pre-workshop phase, participants will engage in online seminars introducing key concepts and the process of creating virtual exhibitions. Two virtual exhibitions will be developed: one focusing on Environmental Heritage, to be launched in May during the in-person workshop, and another on Difficult Heritage, which will be inaugurated in December 2025. Participants will play an active role in the development of both exhibitions.

Post-Workshop Phase

Following the workshop, there will be a half-day online seminar in June 2025 where participants will present and discuss their final papers, allowing for further academic exchange and feedback.

There is no participation fee for selected participants. Additionally, PhD students can apply for mobility grants through the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program to support their travel and accommodation costs.

The workshop is open to PhD students from Una Europa universities, providing them with an excellent opportunity to expand their professional network and contribute to important discussions on the future of museums and cultural heritage.

Application

To apply, submit the following documents by February 8, 2025:

• Abstract of your PhD thesis (max. 500 words)
• CV (max. 2 pages)
• Letter of introduction from your PhD supervisor or academic referee (max. 300 words)
• Proposal abstract for an oral presentation, workshop, or exhibition.

All documents must be compiled into a single PDF and sent to: filippo.espinoza@unibo.it