Centre for the Ethics of Cultural Heritage
A collaborative research centre, involving academics and practitioners from the Departments of Archaeology, Anthropology, Philosophy and Law.
Welcome to the Centre for the Ethics of Cultural Heritage
The Centre for the Ethics of Cultural Heritage (CECH) focuses upon ethical debates surrounding cultural heritage, in particular relations with indigenous peoples.
In particular, CECH looks at relations with indigenous peoples; professional standards and responsibilities; ethical codes; notions of value; concepts of stewardship and custodianship; the meaning and moral implications of ‘cultural heritage'; who ‘owns' the past or the interpretation of it; roles and responsibilities of museums; the trade in antiquities; opportunities and problems associated with tourism; and the treatment of human remains (including repatriation).
Meet Our Directors
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Research
A collaborative research centre, CECH involves academics and practitioners from the Departments of Archaeology, Anthropology, Philosophy and Law with the intention of creating long-term interdisciplinary research projects, links and publications.