To engage with cutting-edge international knowledge and best practices, and to provide valuable references for the development of underwater archaeology and cultural heritage preservation in Taiwan, the Research Center for Underwater Archaeology and Heritage at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) will host the International Workshop on Underwater Archaeology and Cultural Heritage: Current Status and Future Trends on September 16th–17th, 2025, at the Mo-Jen Wang & An-Yi Chou Literature Museum, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
The workshop is co-organized with the Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture, and the project “Austronesian Connection: New Horizon for Interdisciplinary Research.” We warmly welcome scholars, professionals, students, and all those interested in underwater archaeology and the preservation of underwater cultural heritage to join this event.
This international workshop will feature seven distinguished scholars from the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, Japan, and Korea, covering expertise in underwater archaeology, heritage conservation, and public outreach. In addition, three Taiwanese scholars will present their research on underwater survey techniques, archaeology, and conservation.
The workshop will be structured around three major sessions:
The event will conclude with a roundtable discussion, encouraging dialogue and fostering future collaboration across borders.
Workshop Information
Date: September 16th (Tue.)–17th (Wed.), 2025
Venue: Mo-Jen Wang & An-Yi Chou Literature Museum, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Jon9BoAJTgyDSFuZA