Security and Cultural Heritage Studies (SCHER)

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MA “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies(SCHER) has been awarded by HAHE an "excellence" accreditation rating. Accordingly, "the program’s aim is to deliver a student-centered education that cultivates diverse perspectives and independent thought while preparing students for their future roles. It prioritizes transparent student selection and a full-time attendance model. The Regulation of Studies Document provides comprehensive guidance. Students are ensured to gain complete access to the infrastructure of the Ionian University. The program’s academic profile, structure, and learning outcomes are appropriate for Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework, with strong coherence between objectives, curriculum content, and assessment strategy. The e-learning model is justified and robust. The program's academic, financial, pedagogical, and support frameworks meet all HAHE expectations and ESG standards [Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area] ESG 2015. The program team is to be commended for the quality and completeness of the application file. Overall, the program is strategically sound, pedagogically coherent, and institutionally ready for delivery."

SCHER aims to provide students with specialized knowledge on the protection of cultural heritage as well as a comprehensive understanding of contemporary security issues through a prescient analysis of current and future threats related to cultural heritage. Overall, the program is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand, analyze, and address the complex challenges that threaten cultural heritage, including risks, natural disasters, war and conflict, looting, illegal trade, and “development” projects.

MA “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies” (SCHER) is constructed as part of the educational program of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and to Cultural Heritage-related Activities at the Ionian University.

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Applications' deadline extention: 20 October 2025
Posted: 01-10-2025 00:15
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  The Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting (DFLTI) of the Ionian University, with the support of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities, announces AN EXTENTION OF THE DEADLINE of the call for the MA “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies” https://dflti.ionio.gr/scher-masterprogram/en/ for the academic year (...)
Call for MA Security and Cultural Heritage Studies 2025-2026
Posted: 04-08-2025 18:10
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The Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting (DFLTI) of the Ionian University, with the support of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities, announces the call for the MA “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies” for the academic year 2025-2026.

 

The "management" of the Minoan Palaces as world monuments - Article by Eleni Methodiou*
Posted: 12-08-2025 11:04
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The 47th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (Paris, 6-16 July 2025) approved the inscription of the six Minoan Palatial Centers (Knossos, Phaistos, Zominthos, Zakros, Malia, Kydonia) on the World Heritage List (the recommendation of ICOMOS, an institutional advisor, to return the file due to a lack of required information was not accepted by the committee). The (...)

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