The Critical Heritage Studies Hub (CHSH) emerged as an initiative bringing together representatives of various disciplines involved in heritage research at the Jagiellonian University. As one of the Flagship Projects of the Excellence Initiative program, CHSH was created in order to develop critical studies on heritage in close relationship with the socio-economic environment.
The Critical Heritage Studies Hub aims to be a platform for creative cooperation to connect the academic community with educational institutions, cultural institutions, non-governmental organizations, government entities, and the business community. Its objective is to develop and strengthen the social involvement of the University in the broader social environment, thus supporting the expansion of applied research, and responding to the needs of the present.
Academic interest in heritage in Poland is still relatively limited compared to Western European countries. What is more, it bears the stigma of disciplinary nature and of a rift between theoretical heritologists and heritage-making experts. Although increasingly significant in social, economic, and ontological terms, heritage has not so far been studied in a systematic manner, even though it has been the subject of brilliant studies by scholars dispersed in various academic units.
In order to meet the needs that have long been voiced by heritage practitioners related to the University, the CHSH hopes to help work out research and development cooperation mechanisms both in the field of work with heritage and critical research related to the phenomenon.
For more information, visit the CHSH website or subscribe to its Newsletter to keep updated about the recent activities and events related to the Centre.
