Architectural conservation as a disciplinary field

Introduction to the course. Architectural conservation as a disciplinary field

Under the patronage of the Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair at Northern Technical University, Prof. Alyaa Abbas Al-Attar, President of Northern Technical University,
and in alignment with the mission of the UNESCO Chair in Heritage Preservation and Reconstruction of Mosul (ID: 2026IQ3615) to advance capacity building and academic excellence in heritage conservation,
the Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies, Engineering Technical College / Mosul, continues its intensive programmes dedicated to strengthening the capacities of engineers in architectural conservation and sustainable buildings.
📚 Second Lecture
“Architectural Conservation as an Academic Discipline”
Delivered by:
Prof. Susanna Caccia
Professor of Architectural Conservation and Head of the Department of Architecture, University of Florence
Visiting Professor at Northern Technical University
🕓 Date & Time:
Thursday, 5 March 2026
4:00 PM (Iraq Time)
This lecture is part of the ongoing capacity-building efforts of the UNESCO Chair, contributing to the development of specialized knowledge in architectural conservation as a recognized academic and professional field, particularly in contexts of cultural heritage preservation and post-conflict reconstruction.