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Spotlight on: Intangible Cultural Heritage
Photo by Llio Angharad on Unsplash Executive Summary In May, we received 130 responses to at least one question about Intangible Cultural Heritage, or the monthly Pulse Monitor questions, which track the individual and organisational resilience of respondents. Key findings from the research exploring Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and living heritage show: Pulse Monitor Taking…
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Full results: May 2026 (Intangible Cultural Heritage)
This report covers the topic of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Living Heritage. Free text responses have been removed as many contained identifying information. A selection of these responses is included in the summary report.
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The Big Think: Place (March 2026)
Executive Summary In January, February and March, UK Heritage Pulse is undertaking The Big Think – a sector-wide conversation shaped around three critical questions, one each month. This Big Think is centred around Place. This three-part series aims to: For the purposes of this research, ‘place’ refers to a meaningful location, and definitions vary depending on…
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The Big Think: Place (February 2026)
Executive Summary In January, February and March, UK Heritage Pulse is undertaking The Big Think – a sector-wide conversation shaped around three critical questions, one each month. This Big Think is centred around Place. This three-part series aims to: For the purposes of this research, ‘place’ refers to a meaningful location, and definitions vary depending on…
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The Big Think: Place (January 2026)
Executive Summary Over three months at the start of 2026, UK Heritage Pulse is undertaking The Big Think – a sector-wide conversation shaped around three critical questions, one each month. This Big Think is centred around Place. This three-part series aims to: For the purposes of this research, ‘place’ refers to a meaningful location, and…
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Focus group: Sustainability in an era of climate change and declining resources
From decarbonising historic estates to managing coastal erosion, heritage professionals gathered online to discuss the urgent sustainability challenges facing the sector. Skills shortages, funding constraints, and the need to prioritise what can realistically be preserved emerged as critical concerns—alongside surprising public resistance to safety measures during extreme weather. | Continue reading: Focus group: Sustainability in…
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Recording: AI – Beyond the Hype (pt2)
Join UK Heritage Pulse and digital strategist Ash Mann for the second webinar exploring AI – Beyond the Hype. Part 2 of this webinar series dives deeper into practical applications of AI in the heritage sector, with top tips and examples of how organisations have been using AI. It follows on from the first webinar,…
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Full results: October 2025 (Heritage Crime)
This report covers the topic of Heritage Crime. Free text responses have been removed as many contained identifying information. A selection of these responses is included in the summary report.