Seasonal Schools

LYNX Summer School "Globalising the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Europe"

23-24-25-26 June 2025

Classroom 1, San Francesco Complex

IMT School For Advanced Studies Lucca

'Regulating and Managing Cultural Heritage in Europe’ is a three-year project (2024-2027) supported by the European Commission through the Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education Teaching and Research. 

The objective of the project is to examine the nature and content of cultural heritage regulation in Europe, considering the legal and cultural traditions of Member States as well as certain regulatory frameworks from third countries. Within this context, we aim to explore the influences—both their nature and extent—that have shaped the consolidation of a European legal framework on cultural heritage. Additionally, we will investigate the role of the EU in the global context.

The project will primarily be implemented through the organization of an annual Summer School aimed at bringing together students, researchers, and professionals from the legal and art-historical fields.

In 2025, the Summer School will be dedicated to the topic of 'Globalising the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Europe'.

The Summer School is designed to target participants with diverse backgrounds and profiles:
a) Students, Ph.D. candidates, and researchers will have the chance to deepen their understanding of the legal framework for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage, identifying key research areas and the specific needs of public and private institutions in this field;
b) Legal professionals and practitioners will enhance their awareness of international cultural heritage regulation and management;
c) Cultural heritage professionals will gain insights into applicable legal frameworks, improve their models and best practices, and develop awareness of diverse rules and management approaches.

The program will last three days, featuring lectures delivered by highly regarded international professionals and academics, helping participants develop a theoretical understanding of the subject matter and its interrelated issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to actively engage in critical discussions, benefiting from a privileged platform to interact with speakers and peers.

In addition to lectures, the program includes an off-site visit and a group project activity, where participants will collaboratively develop a project based on the themes discussed during the sessions.

• The Summer School will be conducted in English. 

• The application deadline is set for February 10, 2025.

• For more information please visit the dedicated website. 

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