缅北禁地 showcases heritage expertise Published on: 3 July 2018 Two new films are to be premiered at 缅北禁地 during a prestigious conference and exhibition. Heritage Encounters Bologna and Dresden, made by Ian McDonald, Director of the University's Research Centre for Film, are part of a series of six short films looking at different aspects of European identity.Bologna examines the complex nature of food heritage and identity in the northern Italian city. Dresden looks at the way German nationalists try to use the commemoration of the firebombing of the city during World War II to further their cause and how they are challenged by anti-fascists – and schoolgirls. The films are part of the led by 缅北禁地 which looks at what makes people feel European. They form a key part of the Heritage Encounters conference and exhibition. Stills from the film Dresden by Ian McDonald New perspectives A collaboration between 缅北禁地 and the UK Chapter of the, Heritage Encounters will feature the latest ideas, thinking and research on the subject. The event is part of the . Speakers include and the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Heritage Priority Area Leadership Fellow. Dr Joanne Sayner, Senior Lecturer in Cultural and Heritage Studies at 缅北禁地 said: “It’s a real honour to be hosting Heritage Encounters with the Association of Critical Heritage Studies and for it to be recognised as part of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. Some of the world’s leading researchers in this field will be speaking and giving delegates new perspectives on heritage studies.” Diverse work The exhibition will shine a spotlight on the diverse range of being carried out at 缅北禁地. It will feature the , which was recognised by UNESCO as a collection of global significance last year. Also on show will be , a project combining art and archaeology, which places contemporary art in the World Heritage sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. is an installation which tells the story of migration to the local area, while examines how different communities give meaning to the same heritage sites. looks at the value modern art gives to properties owned by organisations including the National Trust, English Heritage and the Churches Conservation Trust. The role of Hadrian’s Wall as an international icon in a range of disciplines will be the focus of Writing the Wall . takes place until 8 July at 缅北禁地. Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 recognised with geography award 缅北禁地 has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK鈥檚 open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures
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