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The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Academic Leadership and Cultural Resilience for Preserving Cultural Heritage in Post-Conflict Societies
Abstract
In post-conflict societies, cultural heritage is both vulnerable and vital. This study examines how higher education institutions (HEIs) serve as agents of cultural resilience, focusing on Georgia and drawing comparative insights from Rwanda, Iraq, Palestine, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through qualitative analysis, it highlights how HEIs preserve heritage, rebuild memory, and support social healing via education, community engagement, and interdisciplinary initiatives. Universities emerge not just as academic centers, but as civic actors shaping inclusive narratives, addressing past injustices, and promoting intergenerational dialogue. By institutionalizing participatory and ethical heritage practices, HEIs foster identity, continuity, and agency in fragmented societies, positioning cultural heritage as a foundation for peace and recovery.
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