The project intends to help modernize heritage education in Egypt and transform it from an antiquarian perspective to a contemporary one through a leap in academic networking, curriculum development, mobility, and a public outreach program using modern teaching methods and technologies. The objectives of the project are (1) establishing an innovative multi-level educational program in Heritage Education that is unique in its setting in being offered by multiple universities, (2) capacity building of university staff, (3) development of supportive teaching materials, (4) provide training and capacity building for school teachers, staff members of related public entities, and other interested parties on a national scale, (5) develop an Outreach Public Program, and (6) create an e-learning heritage platform. The impact of the project includes: the transformation of the outlook of heritage education and the introduction of contemporary and innovative teaching methods, the development of a new program in heritage education, the establishment of a Heritage Education Forum which will have a lasting impact on other universities and heritage institutions and the public at large, and the training of university teaching staff. The project will greatly influence the students who will attend the new courses which are expected to become a regional attraction for students seeking heritage studies education, and will have an impact on advancing heritage research in EG and will allow for international networking. The different activities of the project will also have a long term impact on schools, school teachers and consequently on school students as well as on the heritage industry through the innovations in the field of 3D virtual and augmented reality, mobile applications and 3D printing. The project, in addition, will have an impact on civic society and local communities and the public at large through its website, virtual campus, e-learning, and mobile applications.

It is evident that Egypt's material cultural heritage is one of the country’s major characteristics, as well as a significant resource for the national income. A principal means by which Egyptian cultural heritage is presented to the public is through museums, which started developing in Egypt since the middle of the 19thcentury. Yet, museums in Egypt are facing a serious setback, which is affecting their cultural, social and economic roles; it is the need for specialised education and professional training in Museum Studies. Out of more than twenty universities in Egypt offering, for decades, undergraduate and postgraduate education in different aspects of archaeology, cultural heritage and the history of Art, only a handful are offering some individual courses in museum related topics. Accordingly, the great majority of those who working in museums in Egypt are not specialised in that field. This has resulted in the lack of innovative, attractive and informative displays in most Egyptian museums. Also the educational and social role of museums in Egypt is quite limited due to the paucity of dedicated public educational and outreach programs. Accordingly, this project aims to contribute significantly in capacity building in the field of museums in Egypt by developing a multi-level graduate education program in Museum Studies (Diploma & Master Degree) to be offered to students from different backgrounds. The proposed programs aim to provide a profound understanding of contemporary theory and practice in aspects of museum studies, and the role of museums in the wider context of cultural heritage. Hence it would provide the basis for a professional career in that field or a sound foundation for further research.The study of cultural heritage is multi-disciplinary by nature. Hence, the consortium, which includes specialists in archaeology, engineering, museology and heritage management, collectively provides the expertise & skills required for the project fulfilment.