Institutions and Research Context

Host Institution:

The Europa-Universität Viadrina, located in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, proudly serves as a host institution within the esteemed framework of the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship. This fellowship program is globally renowned for fostering academic excellence and enabling researchers from across the world to collaborate with leading institutions in Germany. As a host, the Viadrina provides an intellectually stimulating environment that supports innovative research and interdisciplinary exchange, making it an ideal destination for scholars pursuing advanced studies. With its commitment to academic rigor and international collaboration, the Europa-Universität Viadrina plays a pivotal role in advancing the goals of the research "Intangible Religious Heritage and Religious Groups in National, European and global contexts".

Key Collaborations:

Exploring Cultural Heritage and Preservation

The University of Opole (Poland), renowned for its dedication to cultural preservation, is home to the UNESCO Chair of Cultural Heritage. This prestigious institution provides invaluable academic and methodological support, fostering research and education in the field of heritage preservation. Across Europe, Stiftung Kirchenburgen (Romania) complements these efforts by offering practical insights and essential field connections. Focused on safeguarding cultural landmarks, Stiftung Kirchenburgen plays a pivotal role in ensuring the tangible essence of heritage is preserved for future generations. Together, these institutions exemplify a collaborative approach to understanding, protecting, and celebrating our shared cultural legacy.

International Projects:

  • Cultural Heritage in Crisis (CRICULT), Transdisciplinary Assessment of Legal and Regulatory Frameworks. CRICULT is dedicated to protecting cultural heritage during crises, whether human-made or natural. It builds transdisciplinary research networks to understand crisis impacts on cultural heritage and develop sound protection policies.
    Historically, research on cultural heritage security during crises has been fragmented. CRICULT unites diverse experts to offer unique perspectives. How we perceive and address crises depends on different disciplines and cultures. Six Working Groups will study crises like artifact trafficking, climate change, natural disasters, warfare, intangible heritage threats, historical injustices, forced migration, overtourism, and neglect.
    CRICULT aims to create crisis and solution matrices, identifying factors leading to crises and potential solutions. These tools will support research and policy formulation for cultural heritage protection.