CITIES & HERITAGE – HOW TO TRANSMIT INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE?

Dear Sir/Madam,
Dear Students and Staff,

On behalf of our partner from the COLOURS European University Alliance, Le Mans University (France), we are pleased to forward an invitation to participate in the upcoming CoLab event entitled:
“Cities & Heritage - Intangible Cultural Heritage.”

This is an excellent opportunity for our academic community to join an international discussion on living traditions and practices that shape contemporary cities.

Event details:
Dates: 24-26 March 2026
Location: Le Mans, France
Organiser: Le Mans University

What have our French partners prepared?
The programme offers a dynamic combination of theory and practice:
- Expert lectures and workshops focusing on heritage protection as a driver of development and on challenges faced by small communities.
- Field exploration: discovering “Residents’ Memories” through audio walks in the Sillé-le-Guillaume area.
- Hackathon: creative workshop sessions, prototyping, and a pitching session with prizes.

Who is this invitation for?
The event brings together researchers, students, teachers, and local community stakeholders. It is a great opportunity to build networks, exchange experiences, and represent our University on an international stage.

Registration
Those interested in participating in the conferences, hackathon, and field research are kindly asked to register via the form provided by the organiser:
https://forms.office.com/e/J770t06wW8 

Programme link

We warmly encourage you to take part!