Projects

The Institute for Museums, Heritage and Society brings together a wide-ranging portfolio of research and impact projects that explore the social, cultural, political, and ethical dimensions of museums and heritage, past and present. Our projects are developed in close collaboration with international organisations, museums, heritage professionals, community partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders, reflecting our commitment to inclusive, engaged, and socially relevant scholarship.

Across different geographical, historical, and thematic contexts, our current projects address pressing global challenges such as decolonisation, climate change, social justice, contested histories, memory, and cultural sustainability. They combine rigorous academic research with participatory and practice-based approaches, fostering dialogue between universities, cultural institutions, and communities.

Collectively, these projects demonstrate the Institute’s commitment to advancing critical thinking in museum and heritage studies while supporting meaningful social impact. They also provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, early career research, student engagement, and international exchange, reinforcing the University of St Andrews’ role as a global hub for innovative research on museums, heritage, and society.