Martine Vermandere, public relations coordinator at Amsab-ISG, gave a workshop on the project Welcome to Ghent , in which young new Ghent residents themselves decided how they wanted to work with the heritage of Belgian refugees in the United Kingdom.
The Winter School was founded in 2014 to meet the need for specialized educational training for archivists. Since then, the Winter and Spring Schools have grown into annual gatherings where heritage professionals learn how to use collections for social participation and outreach. The focus recently shifted to creative health, which uses heritage to promote well-being and health. This year's Winter School was therefore hosted by the
Dr. Guislain Museum , with the support of TOON , the contact point for preserving and keeping heritage heritage alive. On the open day at Amsab-ISG, two inspiring speakers, in addition to Martine Vermandere, gave workshops. Claire Wellesley-Smith, who works with refugees and asylum seekers in Bradford, England, explored the link between health, well-being, and heritage through textile activities. Wouter Sinaeve of the In Flanders Fields Museum gave a lively session on the subjectivity of valuing heritage. Finally, public relations officer Nina Moens provided an insight into the work of Amsab-ISG.
