Welcome

The Heritage Futures Research Centre was founded in 2001 as a cross-disciplinary research centre within the University of New England. It aims to consolidate the university's range of expertise and research relating to the natural and cultural heritage of the local New England region and to revitalise links with local community organisations, local government and interested individuals.

The founding researchers were drawn from the disciplines of Archaeology, History, Education, English, Geography/Planning, Rural Science, Natural Resources, Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies. This composition is flexible and inclusive, subject to research opportunities and needs, and has allowed group members to bring their different perspectives and expertise to a number of research projects in the New England and other regions. Many of the projects have a practical edge to assist communities to develop tourism ventures based on local history and culture.