Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) and fine art logistics specialist Hasenkamp Middle East have signed a three-year partnership to give students practical experience in the museum and cultural sector, linking academic study with specialist know-how in fine art logistics, collection management, preventive conservation and museum operations.
What students will get
- Lectures, workshops and masterclasses led by Hasenkamp specialists
- Planned site visits and internships
- A focus on students of art history, archaeology and related master’s programmes
Meeting the Gulf’s demand for museum talent
The partnership responds to rising demand for qualified professionals in museums and cultural institutions across the Gulf. Hasenkamp has worked in the UAE for many years and has contributed to numerous museum projects, including Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Robin Eckstein, Regional Managing Director of Hasenkamp Middle East, said: “The cultural and museum landscape in the Gulf is developing rapidly. This makes it all the more important to introduce young talent to the practical requirements of the sector at an early stage.”
Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, said: “Our partnership with Hasenkamp reinforces our commitment to preparing the next generation of cultural and heritage professionals by bringing academic learning closer to industry practice.”
The agreement was signed by Robin Eckstein for Hasenkamp Middle East and Dr Rose Marie Ferre, Head of the Archaeology and History of Art Department, for SUAD.
About the partners
Founded in 2006 by Sorbonne Université in Paris and the Government of Abu Dhabi, SUAD is the first French university in Abu Dhabi, offering more than 20 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Hasenkamp, founded in 1903 and headquartered in Cologne, is a family-owned logistics provider for sensitive and high-value assets, with around 1,000 employees at more than 40 locations worldwide.
Media contact
Benjamin Pauwels, Hasenkamp
press@hasenkamp.com
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