Prize for Best Student Essey: Theme Critical Heritage Studies
To recognize and reward outstanding student work, the Centre for Critical Heritage Studies at the University of Gothenburg (CCHS) is establishing a new essay prize on the theme of critical heritage studies, open to essays from any academic discipline. The prize is awarded to students whose essays contribute innovative thinking, high quality, and relevance to the field.
The prize is aimed at students whose essays stand out through originality, academic quality, and relevance to the development of both the field and the heritage sector. Through this initiative, CCHS seeks to highlight the importance of critical perspectives on heritage and to encourage continued knowledge development within the field.
“Above all, we believe it is important to highlight students’ work and encourage more people to engage deeply with questions concerning the role of heritage in contemporary society,” says Annelie Sjölander-Lindqvist, Director of CCHS.
The essay prize will be awarded annually, and the winner will be offered the opportunity to publish their essay in the CCHS Passion series. The prize will be presented in connection with the annual Forum Heritage event organized by the Heritage Academy. On this occasion, the student will also be invited to present their work either orally or in the form of a poster.
More information about the nomination process, criteria, and timeline
The prize is awarded to a bachelor’s, one-year master’s (magister), or two-year master’s thesis. The thesis must have received the highest grade at one of the following faculties at the University of Gothenburg: the School of Business, Economics and Law; the Faculty of Humanities; the Faculty of Science and Technology; the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts; the Faculty of Social Sciences; or the Faculty of Education.
"Educating students in the field of critical heritage studies is important for the future labour market and for the heritage sector as a whole. By highlighting strong examples, we want to demonstrate how critical heritage studies can contribute new insights, perspectives, and practical approaches,” says Annelie Sjölander-Lindqvist.
Supervisors, examiners, and heads of department are invited to nominate essays. Self-nominations are also accepted. A nomination must include the essay together with a short letter of recommendation describing the strengths of the work.
The winning essay will be selected by a jury appointed by CCHS. The jury consists of experienced researchers at the University of Gothenburg affiliated with CCHS, as well as experts from the heritage sector connected to the Heritage Academy. The current nomination period runs until 31 August.
