The UNESCO Chair provides expert guidance on cultural heritage and emerging crime
Advice and Consultation
We advise governments, international organisations, private sector bodies, and policy makers on heritage crime.
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.
Expert Comentary
We engage with media on heritage crime and related topics. Contact us with details of your query.
Training & Capacity Building
We deliver workshops for law enforcement, customs authorities, heritage professionals, and legal practitioners on recognising and responding to heritage crime.
Media Enquiries
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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.
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.
Visiting Researchers
We occasionally host visiting researchers at Maastricht University. If your work connects to ours, we would be glad to discuss a visit.
Email Address
unescochair-chec@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Postal Address
UNESCO Chair in Cultural Heritage and Emerging Crime Maastricht University Faculty of Law PO Box 616 6200 MD Maastricht The Netherlands