Collections and sites
Exploring the relationship between objects, knowledge, place, identity and significance through conservation inquiry.
Research leads
Dr Jonathan Kemp
Dr Robert Lazarus
Prof Robyn Sloggett
Dr Nicole Tse
Research partners
Kanamkek-Yile Ngala Museum, Thamarrurr Development Corporation – Wadeye
China:
Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Henan Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage
The School of History, Zhengzhou University
Doctoral Studies
Current:
Leila Alhagh, Interdisciplinarity approaches to the study of distanciated (Islamic) manuscripts: 'Sad Kalamih Shah Vilayat (One Hundred Sayings by Ali): Manzumih dar Hajj (Futuh al-Haramayn)' a case study
Isa Loo, ‘Assessment and evaluation of inorganic, calcite-based treatment, in the conservation of earthen cultural materials’, PhD, Dr Nicole Tse, Associate Professor Andrew Jamieson, Dr Caroline Kyi
Murphy Bouma, Designing a collection management system for Melbourne’s street art and graffiti through the use of geographical information systems’
Huishu Zhang, ‘Developing Environmental Risk Assessment Methodology for Cultural Heritage Protection in Diversified Cultural Contexts’, PhD, Dr Nicole Tse, Professor Robyn Sloggett
Research activities
The Middle Manuscript Collection at the University of Melbourne
The Leonhard Adam Collection at the University of Melbourne
Indigenous collections on country
Research Translation
Research translation through Grimwade Conservation Services
Public Programs
Teaching
Content in the Field: the Philippines
How do conservators negotiate conservation decisions in the field in cross-cultural and cross-sectorial contexts?
In this field based subject based in the Philippines in Manila and Guiuan, Eastern Samar, students develop an appreciation of cultural diversity, community sensitivities and a new media discourses that exist within the cultural heritage and conservation sectors. View the Content in the Field Handbook entry
Research classifications
Field of Research (FoR)
43020 1 Archival, repository and related studies
43020 6 Heritage collections and interpretations
450188 Conservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage
Socio-Economic Objectives (SEO)
130405 Conserving the historic environment
210405 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander places of significance
210402 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connection to land and environment
280113 Expanding knowledge in history, heritage and archaeology