THE EXPERIENCE OF ACADEMIC HERITAGE – an international scientific conference of the Association of Academic Museums and UNIVERSEUM European Academic Heritage Network

The University of Wrocław Museum hosted a unique event – an international convention of university museum professionals, organized July 4-7 in cooperation with the Association of University Museums and UNIVERSEUM European Academic Heritage Network. The meeting aimed to consolidate the museum community, exchange experiences and promote the preservation of academic heritage. Challenges such as the lack of inventory of many university collections, the need to digitize and protect collections from threats were key topics of discussion. The need to raise awareness that university collections often outnumber the holdings of national and municipal museums was also emphasized. The meeting had a special international dimension, addressing global issues such as the impact of armed conflicts and natural disasters on academic heritage. Thanks to the commitment of the organizers and participants, the event contributed to building a stronger network of cooperation aimed at preserving and promoting the unique collections of universities around the world.