Focus on cultural heritage at Global Colloquium of University Presidents

The preservation of cultural heritage was the focus of the eighth Global Colloquium of University Presidents hosted by Yale April 12-13. A series of related public events — from talks to tours to an international portal — were held in conjunction with the colloquium from April 6–15.

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