UNESCO’s new manual on managing World Heritage Sites
UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee – ICCROM, ICOMOS, and IUCN – have published a new…
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World Heritage APPG – February meeting
This month’s WH All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) session focused on Education, Interpretation, and Awareness around World Heritage Sites. Guest…
Read moreWorld Heritage Day at Durham WHS
Celebrate World Heritage Day on Saturday 18 April at Durham Castel & Cathedral WHS with The People’s Story at Durham…
Read moreNew World Heritage role at Historic Environment Scotland
Please welcome to the UK WH community Liam Wiseman. Liam is the International Development Officer for Historic Environment Scotland. This…
Read moreWorld Heritage Fireside Chat
Date – Thursday 29 January 2026 Venue – Bishop’s Dining Room, University College, Durham University Timings – 4pm for Coffee…
Read moreThe World Heritage Residence/Scholarship
The World Heritage Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland International Scholarship and Residency is now open for 2026. It is a great opportunity…
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World Heritage Lost
There have been three recent articles in professional journals reflecting on the recent loss of Liverpool’s World Heritage Site status.…
Read moreWorld Heritage UK’s COP 26 statement
World Heritage UK (WHUK) calls upon the UK Government and all the leaders of signatory State Parties to the World…
Read moreVisitor Centres in a Changing World webinar
A report by webinar chair and WH:UK Trustee, Jane Gibson, Durham World Heritage Site Coordinator On 18th February, World Heritage…
Read moreIn memory of Mark Suggitt
The Board of Trustees of World Heritage UK were shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of Mark…
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Opportunity – Team Manager, Culture at Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is looking for an experienced, adaptable and driven individual to coordinate the management of and oversee all…
Read moreOpportunity – Chair: Saltaire WHS Governing Body
Saltaire is a unique and internationally significant model of 19th-century industrial philanthropic model-village, recognised globally as a UNESCO World Heritage…
Read moreOpportunity – World Heritage Officer at the Jurassic Coast
Join a passionate and collaborative team at the heart of Dorset’s environmental and heritage work. As part of the Dorset…
Read moreClimate Change & Heritage research opportunity
Cultural heritage and climate change networks to drive policy change Apply for Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) funding…
Read moreDerwent Valley Mills WHS – job opportunity
Join the Arkwright Society to lead the Development Phase of their landmark National Lottery Heritage Fund project – Cromford Mills:…
Read moreEdinburgh World Heritage – job opportunity
Public Realm Projects Manager Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) distributes around £600,000 in grants each year, funding projects across the Old…
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