The First China-Europe Cultural Heritage Science Summer School (CECHSS2025)
We are fortunate to inherit a rich legacy of languages, customs, traditions, values, places, and objects crafted by human communities. These invaluable treasures are shared by all of humanity. However, this legacy today faces growing threats from a wide range of challenges, including urbanization, overtourism, natural disasters, socio-economic pressures, lack of public awareness, shortages in communication and protective technologies, and shortcomings in governance and management.
CECHSS2025 aims to bring together talented postgraduate students and emerging professionals from China and Europe to elevate global focus and concern on cultural heritage research. More importantly, this intensive program provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage with the latest developments in world cultural heritage science, enhance their professional skills, and broaden their perspectives in this vital field.
Organizers:
- Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
- Laboratoire de Pysique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC) IN2P3, France
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), Italy
- Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Spanish Office for Science and Technology, Embassy of Spain in Beijing, PRC (CDTI SOST CHINA, EMBASSY OF SPAIN)
- Spanish Network Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage (TechnoHeritage), Spain
- Open Heritage: Research and Society (PTI-PAIS), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain
- Imaging and Sensing for Archaeology, Art History and Conservation (ISAAC) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
In Collaboration with:
- Palace Museum
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
- Xi’an Academy of Conservation and Archaeology
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Northwest University, China
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Institute of Earth Environment (IEE), Chinese Academy of Sciences
Duration and Location
- Total Duration: 10 days
- Beijing: 7 days
- Shaanxi: 3 days
Program Structure
- Morning Sessions:
- Courses led by renowned and experienced professionals from China, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and other countries.
- Afternoon Sessions:
- Hands-on activities at leading research facilities and famous heritage sites across China.
Course Topics
The course content covers relevant topics, including:
- Large Science Facilities-Based Heritage Research
- Chinese Ceramics Research
- Novel methodologies in Heritage Science
- Achievements in World Cultural Heritage Science
- Sustainable Conservation
Application Details
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
- Course Dates: August 18–27, 2025
- Eligibility: Postgraduate students and early-career professionals with a keen interest in cultural heritage
- Participants: Approximately 20 selected international students from France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and around 10 students from China’s heritage sectors.
Selection Criteria
- Recommendations:
- From invited lecturers
- From collaborating organizations
- From government of participating countries
- Proficiency in English
- Relevance of professional/academic background
Financial Information
- Course Fee: Free
- Travel, Accommodation, and Expenses:
- The organizers will cover round-trip travel costs for the 20 international participants from their country of origin to China.
- Local transportation within China, accommodation, and meals during the course are also provided.
Visas
China offers various visa-free policies for nationals of certain countries, allowing stays of up to 30 days or more under specific conditions.
Participants who require a visa to enter China should submit the necessary application as soon as possible to the nearest diplomatic or consular representative of China.
Insurance Requirement
While organizers furnish basic accident coverage for in-country transportation, all participants must independently procure comprehensive insurance encompassing:
- Medical emergencies;
- Personal accidents;
- Liability arising from activities.
Upload policy documentation with application (see Required Documents above).
How to Apply
Please submit all required documents by the application deadline to be considered for the Summer School. Ensure that your documents meet the specified formats and size requirements.
Accommodation
Beijing:
Guest House of Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Address: 19B Yuquan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing
Xi'an:
Jianguo Hotel Xi'an (Xi'an Jianguo Fandian) Link
Address: No. 2 Huzhu Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
Contact Information
For any inquiries or further information, please contact us at:
Lijun Guo (ljguo@ihep.ac.cn)
Tianjing Dong (dongtj@ihep.ac.cn)