This workshop will bring together Swedish and international scholars in Heritage Science to share their experiences and findings through lectures and hands-on sessions.
In recent decades, the application of science and technology to address questions posed by archaeologists, conservators, and art historians has advanced significantly, giving rise to a new field within cultural heritage studies known as Heritage Science. This interdisciplinary field has also gained momentum in Sweden, with a growing number of research projects and publications. Developed over the past twenty years, Heritage Science has served as a bridge between conservation, art history, and scientific research, aiming to deepen our understanding of cultural and historical heritage through scientific methods and tools.
Although it is a relatively new discipline, Heritage Science remains in its early stages in Sweden. A limited number of institutions and experts have recently come together to form a network called Heritage Science Sweden, which conducts regular meetings. This network focuses on the scientific analysis of archaeological materials and artworks to address questions rooted in the humanities while exploring opportunities for sharing research infrastructure. The growing interest among scholars from various disciplines reflects a broader commitment to analysing ancient and historical objects to gain a better understanding of material culture, technology, trade, and production practices in past societies.
This network program aims to establish a unique two-year research initiative for Heritage Science in Sweden by fostering collaboration with both national and international scholars and scientists. Many of these partners work in research environments with long-standing traditions in cultural heritage studies and have recently been actively exploring new possibilities in Heritage Science and Archaeological Science.
If you are interested in presenting a lecture, either in person or online, or would like to attend the event, please contact us by September 30, 2026: Omid Oudbashi: omid.oudbashi@gu.se
We would be delighted to welcome both presenters and participants. Please contact us for further details about attendance, registration, and access to lectures, practical workshops, and panel discussions.