Heritage Matters aims to bring together experienced heritage professionals with early careers professionals and current MA and undergraduate heritage students and provide a space for discussion and networking.
The focus for the 2018 Heritage Matters conference was Marketing and Promotion in the Heritage Sector. Dr Sarah Morton, Lecturer in Heritage at Bath Spa University, and Stephen Dunning as the liaison with Bath Guildhall and B&NES Council, organised a one-day conference held on 23rd August 2018 at Bath Guildhall, that brought together academics, students, and experts in the heritage sector to discuss this theme.
Bath Spa University (BSU) students currently undertake placements with a wide range of heritage organisations across the south west. The University has been working in partnership with South West Museum Development’s Sustainable Volunteering Officer and the University of West of England to promote best practice guidelines for future placements, supported by MUPI funding. Therefore as well as papers from industry professionals there was also talks from students that highlight the range of work they undertake on placements, with a particular focus on how students can contribute to the marketing and promotion of heritage sites.
If you would like to find out more about the Heritage Matters brand and future events, please visit the Heritage Matters website.
Project dates: January – August 2018
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