The Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Global Heritage
York School of Architecture
Guest Public Lecture
AI for Cultural Heritage, Digital Narratives and Ethical Considerations
Dr Linda Shetabi
Director, MSc Conservation Programme
Landscape Architecture, University of Hong Kong
Friday 30th May, 2025
Time: 1-2pm
Location: The Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York, Heslington; Seminar Room: RCH006.
Linda Shetabi is a Lecturer and the Director of the MSc Conservation Programme at the Division of Landscape Architecture at the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Shetabi is a well-recognised international policy analyst with expertise in heritage conservation and sustainable development, actively contributing to the ICOMOS SDG Working Group and the NGO Major Group. Her work supports non-governmental organizations' engagement with the UN High-Level Political Forum, fostering global partnerships that harness cultural heritage for sustainable development. As a co-author of the ICOMOS publication Heritage and the Sustainable Development Goals: Policy Guidance for Heritage and Development Actors, Linda provides critical policy guidance for stakeholders in positioning heritage as a vital component of sustainable strategies. Linda’s current research interests include the use of Artificial Intelligence in Heritage Conservation and developing Ethical Guidelines for its use in heritage conservation.
