The CollAsia 2025 course on ‘Observation, Documentation, and Diagnosis of Collections’, held from 27 October to 14 November 2025 in Uzbekistan, will provide a space for participants to explore skills drawing from a critical thinking approach and building on basic notions required to work with collections.
The course will take place across two main venues: The State Art Museum of Uzbekistan in Tashkent and The State Musem of Arts of Karakalpakstan. In addition, study trips to other key cities, cultural institutions, and sites across Uzbekistan will be organised during the training programme.
This three-week course will feature interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, practical exercises, and field visits led by an interdisciplinary and multicultural team. Emphasis will be placed on integrating scientific principles with traditional knowledge and materials. Participants will engage in critical group discussions, present relevant case studies from their professional experiences, and develop a project proposal aimed at enhancing sustainable collection care within their institutions.
The course will host up to 30 participants. Eligible applicants should have at least three years of experience working with heritage collections, including but not limited to scientists, conservators, restorers, archaeologists, architects, collection managers, curators, museum educators, and other related professionals.
Selected participants will not be required to pay course fees. Scholarships will cover round-trip travel, accommodation, and meals in Uzbekistan for the duration of the course. Priority will be given to candidates from ICCROM Member States. Please note that visa fees and any other personal expenses will be the responsibility of the selected participants or their institutions.
