(SIH) Introduces Global Studies University Students to Its Academic Experience in Heritage Preservation
The Academic Administration of the Sharjah Heritage Institute organised an educational and practical programme for students from the Africa Institute of the Global Studies University, aimed at strengthening academic engagement, opening new avenues for knowledge and expertise exchange, and introducing students to the Institute’s academic and educational experience in the fields of culture and heritage.
The delegation was received by Dr. Khalid Al Shehhi, Director of the Academic Administration, and members of his team. He welcomed the students and underscored the importance of communication with academic institutions, students and researchers interested in heritage studies, contributing to expanding specialised knowledge and strengthening academic partnerships.
“Al-Mawrouth”: A Platform for Academic Research
The programme featured a series of introductory and practical sessions, beginning with an overview of the services and programmes offered by the Academic Administration, followed by a specialised session on Al-Mawrouth journal and its role in supporting academic research, enriching knowledge content, and publishing specialised studies in the fields of heritage and culture.
Manuscripts: Knowledge and Practice
The programme also included an interactive workshop on the restoration and preservation of manuscripts, introducing students to a range of practical techniques and practices related to manuscript conservation, as well as highlighting their importance as authentic sources of knowledge and living records of cultural heritage.
The programme further featured a lecture on documentation, exploring its role in preserving cultural memory, safeguarding heritage elements, promoting the sustainability of heritage knowledge, and ensuring its documented transmission to future generations.
A Tour of the Institute’s Heritage Environment
The programme included an introductory tour of the Sharjah Heritage Institute’s facilities, during which students gained insight into aspects of its academic and heritage environment, as well as the specialised programmes, services and practices it provides in education, academic research, documentation and heritage preservation.
Strong Student Engagement with the Experience
The programme witnessed notable engagement from the students through discussions and practical activities, providing them with an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the Sharjah Heritage Institute’s experience in education, research and knowledge production, as well as its efforts to document, preserve and transmit heritage to future generations.
The programme also contributed to strengthening the presence of heritage studies within the academic and knowledge environment.