The power of cultural heritage in war and peace Our cultural heritage is a link to the past, but above all it is important for the future. When it is threatened, not only traditions… Read more
The art of conserving paper Closer look Paper is not just paper. It contains much of our history and our collective memory. So conserving paper is an important part of passing on… Read more
“I want to see the effects” Alumna Her main office is in Rinkeby, but Maria Jansén is often on the move via Stockholm’s underground railway system. As Director of Culture for the… Read more
The conservator with a passion for art and cultural heritage At first, she wanted to become an architect. But in the conservation programme, Stavroula Golfomitsou found the perfect combination of culture and science. As a… Read more
Läckö Castle to be refurbished with the aid of conservation research Läckö Castle makes quite an impression even from a distance. Majestic in white, it looms large against the blue sky. The fact that the façade… Read more
Shipwreck led to discovery Eureka! Suddenly, it happens. In a long-term research project, a breakthrough suddenly occurs or chance plays into the hands of the researchers. A new crucial discovery… Read more
Courthouse architecture explored in a new project A new interdisciplinary project is looking at how the architecture of courts interacts with and influences the everyday administration of justice. The research group, led… Read more
Not always organic before More and more people are demanding organic fruit and vegetables, and traditional growing methods are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. But were things really better… Read more
Latest Book Tips A major aspect of a researcher’s work involves publishing the results of scientific work. Some researchers work to document the knowledge needed for the restoration… Read more
With cultural heritage as a lens He uses cultural heritage as the starting point in research on sustainable cities and societies. Cultural conservator Feras Hammami examines various city projects both abroad… Read more
Honorary doctor who teamed up with a deer New honorary doctor and textile artist Annika Ekdahl works with Gobelins tapestry fabrics in a large format. Recently, she published the book Gobelängresan (The Gobelins… Read more
They’re following in the plant hunter’s footsteps Ida Skog and Morgan Sjöberg are going hiking in the footsteps of Scottish plant hunter George Forrest. They want to investigate which plants still remain… Read more
Research for a safe Västlänken Many old buildings are supported by wooden pilings that might have been in place for hundreds of years. On an assignment from the Swedish Transport… Read more
Our seas – a cultural treasure Did you know that there are at least 20,000 historic shipwrecks and ancient settlements beneath the Baltic Sea? And more are still being found. “The… Read more
Breathing new life into history Imagine going into the remnants of a church dating back to the 12th century, taking out your phone, pointing it at the church’s roof —… Read more
Cultural heritage at the crossroads Despite the fact that Roma and Travellers have been in Sweden for 500 years, we know little about their lives and history. In her Rörligare… Read more
Recreating historical craftsmanship PhD Student Doctoral student Joakim Seiler wants to develop the professional role of the gardener. One way of doing this is by looking back hundreds of years. Read more
Sharing knowledge about plants PhD Student Most people with an interest in gardening know that perennials can be propagated by dividing them up. But someone who knows much more about the… Read more
The art of preserving our cultural heritage They were built for the festivities hosted by well-to-do farmers in the Swedish province of Hälsingland during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, seven Hälsingland… Read more
Four questions for Adam Ekberg, a master’s student in conservation who headed off to University College in London in January as an exchange student. Read more
Making historic settings in computer games recognisable He studies images and their symbolic significance, and how images from the past affect our contemporary view of history. Jonathan Westin is a cultural heritage… Read more
Each Tapestry is an Exploration Annika Ekdahl is a textile artist specialising in tapestries as a medium for artistic expression. Since the beginning of the year, she serves as visiting… Read more
When in Rome… Lotta Möller, 26, is in her third year of the programme in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects. She specialises in paper conservation and is currently… Read more
Equipped with a Master’s After finishing the Bachelor’s programme in conservation of built environment, he considered getting a job. But a Master’s in conservation seemed tempting, and today he… Read more
A blog as a tool Traditional tools meet the latest technology in the work of craftsmanship doctoral students Roald Renmælmo and Tomas Karlsson. Their research area is pre-industrial carpentry, with… Read more
A focus on everyday life for guest researchers from Syria They want to help rebuild their home city. Syrian architects Emad Alsaleh and Layla Kandakji are guest researchers at the Department of Conservation. Together with… Read more
New Programme Combines Gardening and Landscape Conservation The Department of Conservation’s new programme in gardening and landscape conservation, which will start this autumn, has already attracted a lot of interest. To date,… Read more
An educational journey through building conservation Does our shared cultural heritage have a place in an individualised, globalised, multicultural society? Is building conservation a matter of general education or a pastime… Read more
Cultivation for research and the public Education, research, play and recreation are all on offer here. There's a place for everyone in the park that the University of Gothenburg has created… Read more
