Welcome to the Cambridge Heritage Research Centre
Through our research CHRC seeks to address issues facing contemporary society, advance a critical understanding of heritage and shape policy and practice.
Notes From the Field
Recent highlights, research and reports from CHRC members
April 2026 - Sensitive’ legacies of old universities: a knowledge exchange workshop
Researching the Deep History and Archaeology of Africa at Cambridge
The African Archaeology Group invites participants for a half-day meeting on 7 May to mark African World Heritage Day.
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'The Role of Heritage in Shaping Ontological Security in the Contemporary World' Click here fore more details and how to join us online
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.
News
20 Apr 2026
Collections Connections Communities: Visiting Fellowships CALL NOW OPEN
17 Apr 2026
Annual Heritage Lecture 2026 - Video now available
17 Apr 2026
CHRC Bulletin 17th March 2026
3 Mar 2026
CHRC Bulletin 3rd March 2026
17 Feb 2026
CHRC Bulletin 17th February 2026
2 Feb 2026
CHRC Bulletin 2nd February 2026