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Heritage on the Edge
31 May 2023, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Join us for a guest lecture with Chance Coughenour, Program Manager at Google Arts & Culture.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Organiser
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UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage
About this lecture
Discover how local chapters of a global story are being brought together to shine a light on the diverse impacts of climate change on cultural monuments. For over four years, international organisations and local communities have completed on-site assessment, documentation and public awareness campaigns to help find solutions and adaptation strategies to one of the greatest challenges of this century and beyond.
Event details
Registration: 5-5.30pm
Event: 5.30-6:30pm
This event will consist of a 45 minute presentation from Chance Coughenour, followed by a 15 minute audience Q&A chaired by Josep Grau-Bove, ISH Associate Professor.
Reception: 6:30-7:30pm
Event ends: 7:30pm
Room / venue detail: Event - Central House, Room 225; Reception - Central House, Common Room (floor 1)
Accessibility: An access guide to Central House and room 225 can be found on AccessAble.
About the Speaker
Chance Coughenour
Program Manager at Google Arts & Culture
Chance Coughenour is an American digital archaeologist and head of preservation at Google Arts & Culture. With a background in history, archaeology, computer engineering, and 3D mapping, his work is dedicated to digitally preserving and democratising access to cultural heritage. He leads these efforts globally with cultural institutions to help promote our shared past by leveraging Google’s technology ranging from machine learning to interactive visualisations & educational storytelling. Recent projects include Ukraine is Here, Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, Mali Magic, Woolaroo, Descent of the Serpent, Heritage on the Edge, Fabricius, Exploring the Maya World, & The Art & Soul of Mosul.