emirates7 - The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has opened registration for the hybrid conference "SAWA: A Decade of Cross-Cultural Museum Learning" in 2024, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Arab-German SAWA Museum Studies Programme. This program aims to inspire innovative practices among emerging museum professionals.
The conference, scheduled for 4th-5th November 2024 at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum and available via live streaming, is organized in collaboration with the Crescent Group as the Strategic Partner and supported by the Consulate General of Germany. It promises a valuable platform for museum professionals, researchers, students, and enthusiasts to engage with insights from global leaders in the museum and cultural sectors, offering excellent opportunities for networking and professional development.
The event will cover a wide range of key topics, featuring panel discussions, keynote speeches, workshops, and presentations aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. One of the main themes will focus on how international cooperation between museums and cultural organizations can raise industry standards. Additionally, past participants of the SAWA Museum Studies Programme will share how the program has shaped their careers and professional practices.
Other topics will include interpretation, curation, and strategies for curating exhibitions. The conference will also emphasize the importance of creating inclusive, engaging experiences for diverse audiences and explore the use of technologies, such as augmented reality, in museum environments.
Participants can attend either in person at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum or online through live streaming.
The award-winning SAWA Museum Studies Programme is a groundbreaking initiative providing professional development opportunities for emerging museum practitioners. It is led by the Sharjah Museums Authority, in collaboration with the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, the Goethe-Institute Gulf Region, and the University of Applied Sciences Berlin (HTW). The program is curated by an esteemed team of Arab and European educators, promoting reciprocal learning and diverse museum practices in both the MENA region and Europe.
The conference, scheduled for 4th-5th November 2024 at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum and available via live streaming, is organized in collaboration with the Crescent Group as the Strategic Partner and supported by the Consulate General of Germany. It promises a valuable platform for museum professionals, researchers, students, and enthusiasts to engage with insights from global leaders in the museum and cultural sectors, offering excellent opportunities for networking and professional development.
The event will cover a wide range of key topics, featuring panel discussions, keynote speeches, workshops, and presentations aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. One of the main themes will focus on how international cooperation between museums and cultural organizations can raise industry standards. Additionally, past participants of the SAWA Museum Studies Programme will share how the program has shaped their careers and professional practices.
Other topics will include interpretation, curation, and strategies for curating exhibitions. The conference will also emphasize the importance of creating inclusive, engaging experiences for diverse audiences and explore the use of technologies, such as augmented reality, in museum environments.
Participants can attend either in person at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum or online through live streaming.
The award-winning SAWA Museum Studies Programme is a groundbreaking initiative providing professional development opportunities for emerging museum practitioners. It is led by the Sharjah Museums Authority, in collaboration with the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, the Goethe-Institute Gulf Region, and the University of Applied Sciences Berlin (HTW). The program is curated by an esteemed team of Arab and European educators, promoting reciprocal learning and diverse museum practices in both the MENA region and Europe.