Events
The Digital Heritage Centre (DHC) organises symposiums and international conferences that bring academic research, creative practice, and institutional engagement into direct conversation, with each event addressing a distinct thematic focus.
Digital Storytelling and Mobile Tools in Cultural Heritage Preservation (16 May 2025, University of Nottingham Ningbo China)
On 16th May 2025, the Centre hosted the international symposium on digital storytelling and mobile tools in cultural heritage preservation at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. This event examined how mobile media, short-form video, and participatory platforms are reshaping the documentation of cultural practices. Contributions from the China National Silk Museum and UNESCO East Asia framed discussions around narrative, community engagement, and global policy approaches. The programme combined keynote lectures, PhD research on platforms such as Bilibili, and student-produced heritage films, culminating in a formal partnership with the Ningbo Yong Opera Research and Training Center focused on documentation and training in intangible heritage.
Understanding Caste Discrimination in Diaspora: Building Dialogues and Allyship
(3 November 2025, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne)
In November 2025, the Centre convened the symposium on caste discrimination in diaspora in Melbourne. This event brought together academics, activists, and community organisations to address caste as a lived reality within Australian diasporic contexts. It created a structured space for dialogue on social exclusion, institutional recognition, and pathways for allyship, aligning with emerging policy attention from bodies such as the Australian Human Rights Commission and local councils.
Digital Futures for Cultural Heritage
(28–30 May 2026, University of Nottingham Ningbo China)
From 28-30 May, 2026, the Digital Heritage Centre will host the international conference Digital Futures for Cultural Heritage in May 2026. The conference will combine keynote lectures, thematic panels, and practice-led sessions, including film screenings and digital exhibitions. It is designed to examine how digital methods, creative production, and critical frameworks intersect in contemporary heritage research, with participation from scholars and practitioners across Asia and beyond.
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