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October 25th at 1.00 p.m. CEST – hosted by Svetlana Usprcova (State Archives of the Republic of North Macedonia) and Žarko Vujošević (ICARUS), with a focus on the upcoming ICARUS Convention #31 in Skopje and Ohrid!
Join us at this link: Zoom
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We are looking forward to seeing you!
Common Archival Heritage
Preservation, Accessibility, Digitisation
The State Archives of the Republic of North Macedonia, together with ICARUS, has the honour to organize the 31st ICARUS Convention in Skopje and Ohrid.
The first two days of the Convention (8 and 9 November) will take place in Skopje, and the last day of the Convention (10 November) is planned to be held in Ohrid, a town which is a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage.
As most of historical processes are not geographically or otherwise isolated, archives worldwide, whether national, regional, or even personal, have also a mission to keep and present documents concerning common history. Hence the intention of the 31st ICARUS Convention is to shed light to the importance of common archival heritage that should be
a base for a fruitful scientific and cultural cooperation as well as for the promotion of good neighbourly relations.
We expect participants to highlight the archival heritage of international/regional interest, its preservation, accessibility,
digitization, especially its presence at online archival platforms and development of digital research tools.
Moreover, the contributions will be related to the provenance and preservation of the archival heritage in the context of political, legal and ethical issues.
HOTELS & TRAVELLING
Click here to find information about hotel recommendations for Skopje & Ohrid.
LOCATIONS & PROGRAMME
The event is planned to be organized in the center of the town at the following locations:
Day 1:
- Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence (“11 March”, No. 1, 1000 Skopje – www.mmb.org.mk)
- Porta Makedonija (“11 October”, No. 4, 1000 Skopje)
Day 2:
- Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts – MANU (Boulevard “Krste Misirkov”, No. 2, 1000 Skopje – http://manu.edu.mk/en/)
Day 3:
- The State Archives of the Republic of North Macedonia (“Kay Dimitar Vlahov”, No. 19, 1000 Skopje – https://arhiv.mk/en/) for departure to Ohrid
- Department from Ohrid in the evening “Nikola Karev”, No. 6, Ohrid
We are happy to announce that the programme of the convention has been finished.
Click here to see the programme and please pay special attention to the different venues as stated above and in the programme.
REGISTRATION
The registration is closed.
Need more information?
icarus31@arhiv.gov.mk or info@icar-us.eu
The General Assembly* 2023 will take place within the ICARUS Convention #31 in Skopje!
Date: 08.11.2023
Time: 13.00 – 14.30
Venue: Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence – address: “11th of March”, No. 1 (www.mmb.org.mk) and Porta Macedonia – address: “11th of October”, No. 4;
Note: The regular General Assembly 2023 was held in Sittard in May already. Important task was the election of the new board. As the financial report of 2022 has not been finished by then, it is necessary to do a second (special) General Assembly in which the financial report will be presented accordingly to the constitution.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where your ideas can lead to tangible solutions that celebrate and preserve Europe’s cultural heritage!
Within the frame of the project C4Education, our team organises a learning workshop that promises to be a transformative experience for students and professionals alike. Hosted by Heritage Innovation Lab using the working method created by MESA Company, renowned for its groundbreaking approach to solving complex challenges, this workshop offers the opportunity to immerse in the innovative MESA Method – a strategy adopted by leading organizations globally to foster creativity and execution in just a few days.
Workshop Overview
This unique three-day sprint will focus on “Prototyping Business Solutions for Cultural Heritage in Europe”, aiming to blend creativity, innovation, and practical problem-solving skills. Our mission is to explore new avenues for preserving, promoting, and innovating within Europe’s rich cultural heritage sector. Using the MESA Method to guide our journey from concept to prototype we will be thinking about the next steps of Heritage Innovation Lab, a B2B platform for preserving and promoting the rich cultural traditions of Europe through creativity and the most innovative digital technologies.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for anyone eager to apply their creativity and professional skills to the field of cultural heritage, including:
- Students in related fields seeking practical, impactful learning experiences.
- Professionals in the areas of cultural management, tech, tourism, innovation, and creative industries.
What’s in it for you?
- Learn from Experts: Engage with an extraordinary team of facilitators and peers, bringing together a wealth of diverse experiences and expertise.
- Hands-On Experience: Transition from inspiration to action, applying the MESA Method to create tangible solutions to real-world challenges.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and students passionate about making a difference in the cultural heritage sector.
- Make an Impact: Contribute to a project with the potential to influence how Europe’s cultural heritage is appreciated and sustained for generations to come.
Be kindly invited to register here or directly get in touch with Mr. Gustavo Nogueira in Jena (gustavo.nogueira@uni-jena.de).
Spaces are limited and the group of participants will be selected to have a diverse team working together, so we encourage you to apply early to be part of this groundbreaking workshop.
Save the date! Our next semi-annual ICARUS Convention will be held in the thriving city of Novi Sad under the topic “Archives and Research – Between the Analog and the Digital”.
Hosted by the Archives of Vojvodina and the Historical City Archives of Novi Sad, the team warmly invites you to submit your proposals for presentations covering one of three topics:
- Minority Communities in Europe – Archival Materials and Other Sources
- Archives and Societies – An Analog Archivist in a Digital World
- Conservation and Restoration of Paper and Parchment – a Case Study
If you’re interested in sharing your expertise in one of these fields, please provide information about your affiliation and a short abstract (up to 500 words) to: ljiljana.radovac@gmail.com and cc to dragana.katic21@gmail.com by 15. April 2024.
Find the Call for Participation including detailed information concerning travel to and from Novi Sad as well an extensive list of accommodation options in the following document.
Save the date! Our second semi-annual ICARUS Convention of 2024 will be staged in Naples, from 16-18 October, hosted by our longstanding partners, University of Naples Federico II and ICARUS Italia.
We are looking forward to diving into the topic of „European Travel Routes in GLAM – Digital Humanities and Archival Research“. Stay tuned!