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Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

The Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation CoE-HI is a multidisciplinary research and innovation entity at the University of Portsmouth. The Centre has communities at the heart of its research and innovation activities, and promotes cross- and interdisciplinary approaches to preserving both tangible and intangible heritage to serve and for the benefit of communities, policy-makers and organisations. The CoE-HI brings together researchers and professionals from across the University to tackle key issues related to community-led heritage identification, interpretation conservation, and development, and encourages traditional, creative and innovative methods and tools to protect and preserve tangible and intangible heritage in collaboration with communities and stakeholders. The CoE-HI commits to balance inclusive approaches, research and innovation best practice to preserve and promote wider cultural heritage. Aiming to be positioned as a leader in the sector, it will foster collaborations among scholars, students, and communities, address social, digital, scientific, and environmental facets of heritage, to attain international acclaim for innovative approaches. Aligned with the University of Portsmouth Civic Agenda, it aims to enhance outputs, generate income, and collaborations, nurturing societal contributions and student experiences; it aims to amplify community engagement, foster partnerships, and empower communities through research, education, and innovative heritage practices, enriching local identities and global understanding.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  5. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  6. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  7. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  8. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  9. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  10. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  11. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  12. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  13. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  14. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  15. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  16. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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