Newcastle University UNESCO Chair holder receives major award

Professor Peter Stone, the Centre's steering committee member, was awarded the prestigious Cultural Protection Ambassador Award

Professor Stone, UNESCO Chair in Cultural Property Protection and Peace at Newcastle University and President of the Blue Shield NGO, was recognised for his dedication to saving historic monuments, works of art and archaeological sites, during times of conflict.

He was presented the award at a conference earlier this month by IAASF, an international organisation dedicated to supporting and educating a global audience on the protection of arts, antiquities, and cultural heritage.

Professor Stone’s award comes as UNESCO approved the renewal of his Chair in Cultural Property Protection and Peace - the only one of its kind in the world - until 2027. He has held the post since 2016.

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University said: “Peter and his team carry out incredibly important work, educating and training military and peacekeepers around the world about the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

“We are delighted UNESCO has agreed to renew this post for a further four years, so they can continue to help people understand the importance of protecting the past.”

Peter Stone Award - Press Office - Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk)