Monthly Archives: May 2025

The Garden Trust: Invitation for Proposals – New Research Symposium

Invitation for Proposals

The Gardens Trust are currently inviting proposals for talks for their New Research Symposium, which is an annual opportunity to share new and unpublished interdisciplinary research relating to garden history. They welcome submissions from researchers and scholars from anywhere in the world, approaching garden history and conservation from various academic disciplines and vocational backgrounds. Papers could, for example, include topics such as: explorations of little-known gardens, aspects of botany, ecology, horticulture, archaeology, social history, architecture, design, art history or sculpture.
 
To apply, send a 200-word abstract for a 15-minute paper along with a brief biography to newresearchsymposium@thegardenstrust.org.

Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 29 June 2025

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University College Dublin: call for chapters for an interdisciplinary book on cultural heritage

Call for book chapters!

We are pleased to announce a call for chapters for an interdisciplinary book that aims to offer a fresh and innovative perspective on cultural heritage. This book will explore the complexities of cultural heritage through a systemic lens, blending theory, practice, and management. It will combine theoretical aspects and practical applications to offer insights on how to effectively handle the challenges of modern heritage management, —such as urban development, pressures of globalization, technological change, and climate disruption.

We welcome chapters on topics such as:
–         Climate adaptation in historic urban landscapes;
–         Heritage-based urban development & transformation
–         Challenges, threats, and transformation at (world) heritage sites;
–         Governance approaches and tools in cultural heritage management;
–         Heritage tourism, community engagement, digital innovation

Literature reviews, theoretical perspectives and case studies are welcome.

Key Dates:
• Abstract Submission Deadline (200–300 words): 31st May 2025
• Full Chapter Submission: 31st August 2025
• Revised Chapter Submission: 30th September 2025
• Final Notification to Authors: 31st October 2025
• Final Chapter Submission: 10th November 2025 (strict deadline)

Submit abstracts/inquiries to:
heritagemanagementbook@gmail.com

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