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Welcome to the CHRC

Through our research CHRC seeks to address issues facing contemporary society, advance a critical understanding of heritage and shape policy and practice.

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Research

Find out more about our Research Themes and Projects

Events

Find out more about our programme of events. Including our regular Seminar Series, Annual Lecture and Conference.

Centre News and Heritage Bulletin

New CHRC project awarded UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council Impact Starter Funding

Notes From the Field

Recent highlights, research and reports from CHRC members

June 2026 -Restitution as a state resource: France's new restitution law
by María Ruigomez Eraso

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Taking Root: Conserving Trees and/as Heritage

We are pleased to announce an international conference - Taking Root: Conserving Trees and/as Heritage, taking place on 29–30 October 2026 at the University of Vienna.

Heritage Ecosystems: a heritage ecosystems impact assessment

A pilot study of East West Rail’s preferred Route E (Cambourne to Cambridge), South Cambridgeshire

Watch or listen to the Heritage Research Group Seminars Live

The HRG meets regularly in term-time for discussions on the theme of heritage. The program includes talks by invited speakers as well as members of the CHRC. Forthcoming talks are advertised on our Events Page. Seminars are open to all and you can also watch live here.