The Cultural Heritage Perspective International Group aims to build research capacity and facilitate knowledge cross-cultural exchange and cooperation in the field of cultural heritage management.

It wants to bring together different perspectives, expertise and knoweldge to address current challenges and possibilities surrounding cultural heritage, and produce high-quality, impactful outputs that contribute to academic knowledge, innovation, policy development and impacts communities.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Establish and expand a formal research network comprising academics, researchers, and stakeholders from participating institutions working across different aspects of cultural heritage studies.

Identify and prioritize key research themes of mutual interest for collaborative investigation.

Develop and implement joint research projects, including proposals for national and international research funding.

Organise regular workshops, symposium, and conferences to disseminate findings and encourage scholarly dialogue.

Support early-career researchers and PhD Candidate through mentorship, joint supervision, and research mobility.

Publish joint research papers in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at relevant academic and industry forums.

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has a long history of unlocking potential, breaking down barriers and making a real difference to lives around the world. With over 40,000 students and staff spanning five university sites, NTU is one of the largest and most influential higher education institutions in the country and the 7th largest university in terms of enrolled students overall (HESA 2023-24).

NTU has been awarded Gold for teaching in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment and World-leading Research Institution according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, with 83% of NTU research activity classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent. NTU was also named the 2nd most sustainable university in the world in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, and 1st in the UK for Employability in 2025 Uni Compare rankings.

Cultural Heritage research at NTU recognises the importance of heritage in contemporary social life and everyday culture, and that tangible and intangible heritage - buildings, landscapes, museums, artefacts, traditions and memories – give meaning to all our lives and are central resources in sustainable development.

CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats. Its teaching programs aim to build thoughtful professionals and its research programs deepen understanding of human settlements. CEPT University also undertakes advisory projects to further the goal of making habitats more liveable. Through its education, research and advisory activities, CEPT strives to improve the impact of habitat professions in enriching the lives of people in India's villages, towns and cities. PhD programs at CEPT are offered at the Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Planning and Faculty of Technology. The objective of the doctoral programs is to prepare the scholars towards advanced research and training, aiming to contribute towards creating new knowledge in their area of study. The programs aspire to build up core competencies like research capabilities, critical thinking and writing, preparedness for publishing, and communication through rigorous coursework.

Center for Heritage Conservation (CHC) is one of the eight thematic Centers of CEPT Research & Development Foundation (CRDF). CRDF is the research and advisory arm of CEPT University. The Center focuses on research, advisory services and capacitybuilding in the practice and policy of heritage conservation in the country. With a firm belief in the ethics of conservation and sustainability, the Center engages with municipal corporations, departments, and ministries at central and state level, private practitioners, and developers to guide practice on the ground and create sustainable and equitable solutions. CHC-CRDF actively engages in education and training through collaborative research projects, professional training programs and studio-based courses in partnership with CEPT University. The Center partners with local NGOs and international institutions to support these activities.