Sustainable Heritage Chair

University of Évora HERCULES Laboratory City University of Macau
Overview Overview

The City U Macau Chair in Sustainable Heritage of the University of Évora is aimed at scientific development and the promotion of advanced training and scientific dissemination in the field of Cultural Heritage Science and Protection.

    Its main activities are:

  • To develop and promote joint common cultural heritage research projects with the City University of Macau.
  • To develop projects and participatory and collaborative projects to disseminate and promote cultural heritage.
  • To promote and organise courses and training activities in heritage sciences.
  • To promote the creation of a Joint Laboratory in Macau involving the City University of Macau and the University of Évora.
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    In terms of fields of action, the following scientific topics and societal challenges were defined as priorities:

  • Protect artefacts and cultural assets from anthropogenic threats.
  • The effects of climate changes and natural disasters on cultural heritage, and develop remediation and risk management strategies.
  • Integrate advanced digital technologies for preserving and enhancing cultural heritage.
  • Develop green technologies, new materials and non-invasive approaches to cultural heritage.
Team Team

Members of City University of Macau Chair

Ana Teresa Caldeira

Biochemistry
University of Evora

Ana Cardoso

Conservation Sciences
University of Evora

António Candeias

Chemistry
University of Evora

Carlo Bottaini

Archeology
University of Evora

Catarina Miguel

Conservation Sciences
University of Evora

Helena Melo

Conservation and restoration
University of Evora

José Mirão

Geology
University of Evora

Leonel Alegre

Projects Coordination
University of Evora

Mathilda Coutinho

Conservation and restoration
University of Evora

Milene Gil

Conservation and restoration
University of Evora

Nick Schiavon

Geology
University of Evora

Nuno Carriço

Web Design
University of Evora

Sara Valadas

Chemistry
University of Evora

Sara Szerszunowicz

Graphic Design
University of Evora