News and events

Blue plaque honours woman who helped design the Tyne Bridge

A new commemorative plaque has been unveiled on the Tyne Bridge, in honour of Dorothy Buchanan, who was a member of the design team for the bridge which opened in 1928.

New Year Get Together on Heritage Teaching

An event for people involved and interested in Heritage Teaching

Heritage of Hope

An in-person workshop led by Braden Paynter, Director of Methodology and Practice, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

Anti-Racism Toolkit

Visiting Researcher Dr Carol Ann Dixon developed this new and valuable toolkit for the Centre for Heritage, it comprises insights and guidance on effective anti-racist educational practice.

Heritage Experience Initiative International Student Conference

The conference will bring together students from archaeology, museology, conservation and cultural heritage studies.

Newcastle University UNESCO Chair holder receives major award

Professor Peter Stone has been awarded the prestigious Cultural Protection Ambassador Award by the International Arts & Antiquities Security Forum