RICHES and Civic Epistemologies present the Berlin Charter

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During the International Conference “Digital Heritage and Innovation, Engagement and Identity”, held in Berlin on 12-13 November 2015, the partners of CIVIC EPISTEMOLOGIES (www.civic-epistemologies.eu) and RICHES (www.riches-project.eu) projects proposed the adoption of the Berlin Charter, a set of principles for encouraging and supporting citizens’ engagement in cultural heritage and humanities research in the digital age.

NF&MF handshake-Berlin 2015

Neil Forbes (RICHES Project Coordinator) and Mauro Fazio (CIVIC EPISTEMOLOGIES Project Coordinator) confirmed the adoption of the Berlin Charter with a handshake.

The Charter is open to be adopted by all interested parties, namely private organisations, public institutions, artists, professionals, researchers and interested citizens.

Download here the Berlin Charter and learn how to adopt it.

 

 

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