Summer School 2026 – Bourgogne, France

Bringing Together Heritage Conservation, Digital Innovation,

and Climate Resilience.

General Aim

The ChemiNova Summer School 2026 aims to equip participants with the skills needed to identify, monitor, and address damages to cultural heritage assets using innovative remote monitoring tools and methodologies. The program will combine theoretical knowledge, practical exercises, and expert-led discussions to enhance participants’ ability to contribute effectively to the conservation and protection of cultural heritage. This Summer School brings together an interdisciplinary group of international lecturers and experts from leading universities, research institutes, and heritage organizations across Europe. The teaching team includes specialists in cultural heritage conservation, atmospheric sciences, archaeology, material science, digital documentation, artificial intelligence, and data management. Contributors come from institutions such as CNR-ISAC (Italy), ICCROM, the University of Valencia (Spain), the University of Palermo (Italy), Leibniz University Hannover (Germany), the University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania), and the University of Bourgogne Europe (France), among others. Together, they will provide a balanced programme combining scientific foundations, cutting-edge analytical techniques, and hands-on training in digital methods such as Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), ensuring a comprehensive learning experience that links heritage conservation with digital innovation and climate resilience.

📅 When? June 09th to 12th, 2026.

💻 Format: Hybrid (2 days Online + 1 day and half On-site in Dijon, France).

📍 On site Location: ImViA Lab, Université Bourgogne Europe, Dijon, France.

💰 Cost: Entirely free of charge.

⚠️ Disclaimer

There is a limit of 40 participants for the online modality. In addition, there is a separate limit of 12 participants for the on-site training in Burgundy, which will be held at the ImViA Lab of the University of Bourgogne Europe.

Important: ChemiNova does not pay for students to stay or travel to Burgundy for the On-site practical training.

Objectives

Knowledge transfer: Introduce students to new and innovative remote methods for monitoring the state of preservation of cultural heritage materials.
Tool exploration: Familiarize students with the tools developed by ChemiNova, such as ChemiPortal.
Practical application: Provide hands-on experience in using these tools for condition reporting and damage assessment.
Collaboration: Foster dialogue and collaboration among students, heritage professionals, and project partners.

Target Audience

Participants backgrounds: Degree in Fine Arts, Degree in History, Degree in Art History, Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Real Estate, Degree in Geography and Environment, Degree in Information and Documentation, Degree in Technical Architecture, Degree in Audiovisual Communication, Degree in Design and Creative Technologies, Degree in Foundations of Architecture, Degree in Industrial Computing and Robotics, Degree in Telecommunication, Sound and Image Systems Engineering, Degree in Digital and Multimedia Technology, Degree in Interactive Technologies, Degree in Multimedia Engineering, Degree in Data Science, Degree in Computer Engineering, Degree in Telecommunication Electronic Engineering, Degree in Industrial Electronic Engineering, Degree in Chemical Engineering, Degree in Telematics Engineering; Master in Art History and Visual Culture, Master in Cultural Heritage, Master in Cultural Management, Master in Chemical Engineering, Master in Web Technologies, Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications, Master in Data Science, Master in Archaeology, Master in Chemistry, Master in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry, Erasmus Mundus Master in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling, Master in Audiovisual Contents and Formats, Master in Data Science, Master in Archaeology, Master in Chemistry, Master in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry, Master in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling, Master in Audiovisual Contents and Formats, Master in Data Science, Master in Data Science, Master in Data Science, Master in Archaeology, Master in Chemistry, Master in Chemistry, Master in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry.

Expected Outcomes

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of innovative tools and methodologies for cultural heritage preservation.
Enhanced skills in using ChemiNova tools for monitoring and condition reporting.
Increased awareness of the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic factors on cultural heritage.
A network of future heritage professionals equipped to train others in the use of these tools.

Additional Information

- Materials: Participants will receive access to digital resources.
- Follow-Up: Participants will be encouraged to stay engaged with the ChemiNova project through webinars and future training opportunities.