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  • The UNESCO Chair provides expert guidance on cultural heritage and emerging crime.
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    Advice and Consultation

    We advise governments, international organisations, private sector bodies, and policy makers on heritage crime.
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    Research Partnerships

    We welcome collaboration on funded research. We have experience leading major grants and contributing to consortia including ERC, Horizon Europe, and NWO programmes.
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    Expert Commentary

    We engage with media on heritage crime and related topics. Contact us with details of your query. 
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    Training & Capacity Building

    We deliver workshops for law enforcement, customs authorities, heritage professionals, and legal practitioners on recognising and responding to heritage crime.
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    Prospective PhDs & PostDocs

    The Chair selectively seeks expressions of interest from candidates with research ideas that push the boundaries of what we know about heritage crime.
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    Visiting Researchers

    We occasionally host visiting researchers at Maastricht University. If your work connects to ours, we can discuss the possibility of a visit.
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    Other Collaborations

    We are open to partnerships with NGOs, civil society organisations, museums, and other institutions working on cultural heritage and crime.

  • Contact Information

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    Email Address

    unescochair-chec@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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    Postal Address

    UNESCO Chair in Cultural Heritage and Emerging Crime
    Maastricht University Faculty of Law
    PO Box 616
    6200 MD Maastricht
    The Netherlands