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Introduction

Urban Living Heritage is an integral part of the multifaceted socio-economic milieu of Indian cities. It is closely linked to the city’s informal and creative economy, people’s identity and urban environment. Contemporary urban development initiatives of Indian cities need to integrate the possibilities of such heritage in defining a distinct character of the city. Many of our cities, however, have not been able to comprehend the myriad layers of the urban heritage, thus missing crucial opportunities of connecting different stakeholders on urban management and sustainable development. In achieving sustainable and just socio-economic development, living urban heritage can become a catalyst to connect to various urban discourses and stakeholders in the contemporary urban management processes. Acknowledging these concerns the Centre for Heritage Management of Ahmedabad University is organising a series of workshops for multiple stakeholders. The first in this series of workshops is scheduled to be held at Ahmedabad University on 3rd and 4th August 2019. This first edition of the workshop aims to inquire about the current challenges on managing urban living heritage and explore frameworks for resolving those issues. The workshop will focus on two major areas: first, understanding the multiple layers of our urban heritage by focusing on a case within the historic walled city of Ahmedabad, which has been listed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 2017. Second, we will explore relevant international conventions including the 1972 World Heritage Convention as applicable in the contexts of our urban living heritage. The workshop shall be useful for students interested in exploring heritage context as their theses, projects or research topics, as well as anyone interested in learning about urban living heritage.

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Objectives of the Workshop

-To introduce the notion of living urban heritage-To explore different values associated with living urban heritage -To examine the interconnections between global discourses and local issues with special reference to the urban living heritage -To develop conceptual frameworks for understanding and managing living urban heritage.

Benefits

•‘Beyond-architecture’ approach towards heritage sites•Understanding of international conventions related to intangible cultural heritage and monuments•Opportunity to get inputs on ongoing professional/thesis projects•On-field experience•Certificate on successful completion

Eligibility

Final year undergraduate students seeking to develop their thesis on topics connected with urban heritage. Early career professional in urban management or heritage sector, as well as amateur heritage enthusiasts, may also apply.

Registration and Fee

Rs. 1,500 per person includes local transportation to the site during the workshop, working lunch, tea breaks as well as a subsidy for two-night accommodation on a shared hostel for students (on request). The candidate will have to pay the fee through an online portal after their successful selection for the workshop.Please fill the application form through https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiVNkHLiEEtjovNB1WaUyobynMGyrRyKOEYvoI78LtAxzJxQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Or scan to fill the application form

For any query, please write to workshop coordinator- Mr Piyush Pandya at piyush.pandya@ahduni.edu.in or call on +91-079-61911552/61 I Extension 561

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For more information, Please visit our website www.ahduni.edu.in/chm/

Conceptual agenda of the Workshop

1. Off-site off-line pre-workshop readings

2. Day 1: Saturday, 3 August 2019

a. Understanding Living Heritage

i. Historical Perspectives

ii. Cultural Perspectives

iii. Material Perspectives

b. Living Heritage in Indian Urban Context

c. Heritage Conventions (including World Heritage Convention)

d. Site Visit and Exploration

e. Initial Group Exercise

i. Approaching the Site and associated Communities

ii. Understanding the Socio-Economic Scenario

iii. Documentation and Condition Assessment

3. Day 2: Sunday, 4 August 2019

a. Heritage and Contemporary Urban Development

b. Field Session and continue Group Work

c. Presentations of Group Works and Feedback

d. Developing Frameworks for Understanding Management of Urban Living Heritage

e. Concluding Discussions

4. Off-site off-line post-workshop readings and submissions

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Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit university dedicated to rigorous academic pursuit with a focus on building enquiry as a value through interdisciplinary learning. Ahmedabad University is a research university with a strong liberal education focus. Located in one of India’s most vibrant cities, the University has a unique mindset to develop cultural and entrepreneurial sensitivity in our graduates. Established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society (AES), Ahmedabad University is centrally located, amidst a repertoire of highly reputed institutions. The University’s DNA comprises of eminent founders, a congregation of inspiring teachers and engaging scholars, and a talented pool of highly motivated students.

It is with such spirit, that Ahmedabad University set up the Centre for Heritage Management (CHM) with focuses on academic, practice and research issues in the domain of Heritage and Culture. The Centre is one of its kind in India and specialises in Heritage Management to promote conservation and management of heritage assets. Through the Centre, Ahmedabad University offers a unique two years Master’s Degree Programme on Heritage Management and a few executive programmes for mid-level professionals. It also conducts collaborative action research such as the recently completed Cultural Heritage Management & Venture Lab, Ahmedabad, which was funded by the European Union and was pursued in partnership with the University of Valladolid and Valladolid City Council in Spain and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation as well as a few other partners. The Centre has also launched an international Journal of Heritage Management, in association with the SAGE publications. It is in this scheme of initiatives to strengthen the field of heritage management, that the International Conference on Heritage Management Education and Practice is being organised.

We are now a member of the Asian Academy for Heritage Management (AAHM), Executive Committee, founded jointly by UNESCO and ICCROM to strengthen higher education in cultural heritage management. Also, we are a bureau member of the newly formed ‘Asia Pacific Higher Education Network for Intangible Cultural Heritage (APHEN-ICH)’.Workshop Coordinator :Mr Piyush Pandya, Project Manager, Centre for Heritage Management, Ahmedabad Universitypiyush.pandya@ahduni.edu.in | +91-079-61911552 / 61 ( Extension 561)

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Workshop on Understanding the Management of Living HeritageEvent Timing: August 3rd-4th, 2019 Event Address: Centre for Heritage Management, Ahmedabad University, Asmita Bhavan, Central Campus, Navrangapura, Ahmedabad – 380009, GUJARAT, INDIA. | Phone: +91 79 26308523 | +91 79 61911552 |

Please send the completed application (scanned/ PDF /word file) at piyush.pandya@ahduni.edu.in along with any ID proof. (Aadhar/ Passport/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card. File-size should be less than 1MB). The file should be titled as (candidate’s name)_LHW.

This application form is a replica of the online form available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiVNkHLiEEtjovNB1WaUyobynMGyrRyKOEYvoI78LtAxzJxQ/viewform?usp=pp_url . We encourage you to fill the online form.

* Required

1. Name * :

2. Gender:

3. Email *:

4. Occupation *

5. Organisation *

6. Phone No *

7. Address with Postal Code *

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8. Do you want us to arrange the accommodation? (Subsidised Shared Hostel rooms for students) (please tick in front of the selected answer )*

YesNo

9. Academic Qualification(s), Duration and Institute * (add row(s) if required)

123

10. How are you going to use the knowledge gained from the workshop in future (please tick in front of the selected answer)? *

In Thesis/ Dissertation ProjectIn Research WorkIn the Professional Projectnone of the above

11. Please state the title of the project and a brief description. *

12. Brief Bio (100 words) *

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13. Why do you want to attend the Workshop? (150 words) *

I understand that after the selection for the workshop, I will have to pay Rs 1500 to confirm my participation in the workshop. This will include transportation to the site, tea and working lunches. (please tick in front of the selected answer )? *

Yes

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