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Welcome to the CHRC

Through our research CHRC seeks to address issues facing contemporary society, advance a critical understanding of heritage and shape policy and practice.

About us

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Notes From the Field

Recent highlights, research and reports from CHRC members

May 2026 - The ecological heritage of the Windrush generation

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Research

Find out more about our Research Themes and Projects

Events

Find out more about our programme of events. Including our regular Seminar Series, Annual Lecture and Conference.

Centre News and Heritage Bulletin

Taking Root: Conserving Trees and/as Heritage

We are pleased to announce an international conference - Taking Root: Conserving Trees and/as Heritage, taking place on 29–30 October 2026 at the University of Vienna.

CHRC Annual Symposium 8th-9th May 2026

Join us Online
'The Role of Heritage in Shaping Ontological Security in the Contemporary World' Click here fore more details and how to join us online

Watch or listen to the Heritage Research Group Seminars Live

The HRG meets regularly in term-time for discussions on the theme of heritage. The program includes talks by invited speakers as well as members of the CHRC. Forthcoming talks are advertised on our Events Page.

Seminars are open to all students and staff and the general public but you can also watch live here.