The document highlights the importance of the Conservator-Restorer training program, focusing on developing skills for preventive conservation, conservation, and restoration. It emphasises the need for comprehensive training due to the diverse materials of objects and the time and resource constraints involved in conservation and restoration processes. The Extension University plays a crucial role in training Conservator-Restorers and contributes to regional development in cultural heritage preservation through various projects and actions.
Professor Thiago Puglieri’s project “Preservation of cultural heritage through chemistry in high school and teaching chemistry through heritage” is discussed, involving an interdisciplinary team applying methodological tools to promote heritage preservation and chemistry education. The project targets high school students, aiming to integrate chemistry education with cultural heritage preservation.
The document underlines the significance of practical training, extension activities, and the impact of university programs on cultural heritage preservation. It mentions the publication “Os Doces Sentidos” as a significant outcome of a project, highlighting the importance of disseminating knowledge and experiences acquired through various publications and platforms. The extension projects serve as essential tools for fostering meaningful learning and positive transformations in the social environment.
The trajectory of extension in Brazilian universities is explored, emphasising its growth and impact over time. The document suggests that extension activities blur the boundaries between teaching and research, potentially leading to a broader societal impact. It concludes by highlighting the importance of sharing project results through various publications to facilitate knowledge exchange and extend the project’s reach beyond geographical boundaries.
