Conferences
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Conference: Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam
Thursday 22 March - Saturday 24 March 2012, 09.30 - 18.00
Stevenson Lecture Theatre
£30, Members/concessions £25
A major multi-disciplinary academic conference, bringing together a group of renowned international scholars and specialists to present their latest research on Hajj.
The conference will cover many aspects of Hajj, including literature, history, archaeology, pilgrims’ journeys, art, architecture, photography, and material culture.
This event is supported by the AHRC
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Museums and Participation: Unlocking the Potential of Things
Tuesday 20 March 2012, 10:00-17:00
Stevenson Lecture Theatre
Free, booking advised
What can objects do and how can they make engagement within the Museum so unique?
This conference, based on the methodology of Talking Objects, will explore the potential of object-based learning. Join us for a series of practice-based presentations as well as theme-based discussions to consider the connection between theory and practice connected to the field of object-based engagement in heritage institutions.
Find out more about Talking Objects click here
This event is sponsored by the John Lyons Charity.
Image: Joerg Brunsendorf
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