About Us / Mission & Vision
Mission & Vision
Research, education and practical action for the safeguarding of cultural heritage.
Our mission
Our mission is to advance the study of cultural heritage, cultural policy and oral memory, and to turn research into practical action that helps communities, institutions and professionals safeguard heritage.
We combine interdisciplinary research with education, professional advice and public engagement, so that knowledge produced by research reaches the people who care for heritage every day.
Our vision
We envision a society where cultural heritage is understood, valued and cared for by well-informed communities, institutions and professionals, and where living memory is documented and passed on to future generations.
What guides us
Rigorous research
We follow high academic and professional standards in everything we study and publish.
Community participation
We work with local communities as partners in documenting and protecting their heritage.
Practical impact
We translate research into training, advice and initiatives that make a real difference on the ground.
Open knowledge
We share our findings through publications, courses and public events.