Preserving Cultural and Natural Heritage by Digitising the Landscape of North Uist

Activity: Talk or presentation typesInvited talk

Description

Maria and Sharon will talk at the University of Cambridge, Institute for Sustainability Leadership,about their research in North Uist, which explores the use of immersive technologies like Virtual Reality to address crises in this landscape, like the collapse of the indigenous Gaelic language and climate change. By combining cultural heritage preservation with environmental sustainability, their research highlights the transformative potential of immersive technologies in preserving cultural landscapes and fostering a holistic approach to climate change.
Period13 Jul 2023
Held atUniversity of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Keywords

  • cultural landscape
  • north uist
  • climate change
  • digital heritage
  • heritage preservation
  • sustainable development