Author Archives: francesca.melani

Transitions of Memory International Conference

Fondazione Fossoli promotes the International Conference titled “Transitions of Memory. Narratives of Violence in the 20th and 21th Centuries” planned for October 2021. The conference invites scholars from all disciplines interested in the topics of memory to confront the subject … Continue reading


#CharterAllianceEU: A new wide collaboration in the Cultural Heritage sector

The 29th April marked the official launch of a new European cross-border project: the European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance CHARTER brings together the expertise of 47 European cultural heritage organisations to ensure a long-lasting and durable sector. Over four years, … Continue reading


The contribution of the REACH project to the European Youth Ambassador Programme

On April 12 2021, Antonella Fresa, REACH Network Coordinator, was invited to share the experiences and results of the social platform in the framework of the European Youth Ambassador Programme, a  joint initiative by the European Students’ Association for Cultural … Continue reading


Europeana Digital Spring Programme 2021: A representation of 3D collection storage facilities

This meeting is related to Digital cultural heritage and social change. It aims to face a debate about how 3D collection storage facilities could re-define museum practices, promote better understanding for the general public and educate the future generations. Dr … Continue reading


Social cohesion and development through Arts and Culture: the Tiro Association

“We believe that culture and arts can bring together people and bring together different social groups by engaging everyone in various creative and artistic activities.” The Tiro Association for Arts (TAA) is a non-governmental organization that works since 2014 on … Continue reading


The launch of the Craft Hub project: Investigating and Documenting Craft Skills and Processes

Craft Hub is a European project co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme focused on Craft in the context of cultural heritage and its continuing relevance in contemporary practice. This opening conference focuses on 3 pillars of sharing best practice and practical … Continue reading


HERILAND Project: Cultural Heritage and the planning of European Landscapes

HERILAND is a pan-European research and training network on cultural heritage in relation to Spatial Planning and Design. It is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 813883. The project is … Continue reading


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SoPHIA – Social Platform for Holistic Impact Heritage Assessment aims to promote collective reflection within the cultural and political sector in Europe on the impact assessment and quality of interventions in historical environment and cultural heritage at urban level. The … Continue reading


SoPHIA’s Stakeholders Virtual Conference Cultural Heritage – Rethinking Impact Assessments

SoPHIA –Social Platform for Holistic Heritage Impact Assessment –, an EU research and innovation Horizon 2020 funded project, reviewed the literature, policy programmes and practices and mapped existing gaps, issues and problems. After consultations during the first Workshop with members … Continue reading


Outcomes of the European Cultural Heritage Green Paper launch webinar

The on line event took place last 22th March as a cooperation between Europa Nostra and other heritage, climate and financial organizations. More than 500 people joined the meeting and shared reflections about the great challenges targeted by the Green … Continue reading