NOVEMBER 13-16, 2012
UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA – SPAIN
The course is focused on the development and use of new conservation techniques in order to preserve cultural heritage materials.
The lectures are addressed to students, researchers and professionals in chemistry, physics, geology, architecture, geography, archaeology, conservation science, art, etc., to acquire a solid knowledge on conservation sciences applied to the study, safeguarding and authentication of material heritage.
Program and activities will include topics on:
– Conservation techniques applied to ancient monuments
– Climate influence in the conservation of the cultural heritage
– Bio-activity and conservation
– Preservation of paleontological sites
– Ancient architectural structures and their safeguarding
– Analytical techniques for restoration and conservation of materials
– Conservation of contemporary-art materials
(Please, notice changes made in the final program due to a general strike called for 14th November)
INVITED EXPERTES:
– M. Vendrell (Universidad de Barcelona, Spain)
– L. Appolonia (Cultural Heritage, Regione Autonoma Valle d’Aosta, Italy)
– M. P. Colombini – F. Modugno (Università di Pisa, Italy)
– A. Gorbushina (BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany)
– R. Jiménez de Garnica (Museu Picasso de Barcelona, Spain)
– F. Aguerri – J. I. Aguerri (Aguerri Arquitectos, S.L.P., Spain)
– J. L. Barco (Paleoymas, Spain)
REGISTRATION:
Please use this on-line registration form for the registration (from September 1, 2012)
Registration fees:
| Registration period | Date | Senior Registration Fee | Student Registration Fee |
| Early registration | until October 31, 2012 | 200 € | 110 € |
| Late registration | from November 1, 2012 | 275 € | 180 € |
Registration fees include:
– Attendance to course sessions
– Program and course documentation
– Certificate of attendance
– Coffee Breaks
– Visit to the cathedral of Tarazona
PAYMENT:
Payment (in euro) should be made by bank transfer to:
Bank: Ibercaja
IBAN: ES 82 2085 0111 79 0330788546
Swift code: CAZRES2Z
Please, include clearly your name in the bank transfer voucher
CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION:
Your registration will be confirmed when the payment of the registration fee is received by the organizers (please, send copy of the bank transfer to iuca@unizar.es). Written confirmation will be sent you by e-mail
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
Financial support will be given for a limited number of participants to cover travel expenses in full or partly. Applicants should send a letter to the organizing committee explaining the reasons for applying financial support and listing the possible expenses, together with his/her curriculum vitae and a supporting letter by his/her supervisor.
The information should be sent by email (iuca@unizar.es) before October 25, 2012
KEY DATES:
Final program: By the end of September
Reduced registration deadline: October 31, 2012
Application deadline for financial support: October 25, 2012
Note for students of the University of Zaragoza:
- Reconocimiento de 0,5 créditos ECTS por Actividades Universitarias Culturales para estudiantes de grado
- Reconocimiento de 2 créditos de libre elección para estudiantes de Licenciaturas de la Facultad de Ciencias
THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS LIMITED (ACCORDING TO REGISTRATION ORDER)