An Innovation in Public Heritage Education
The University of Robben Island (URI) is an innovation in public heritage education that re-historicises the clandestine University of Robben Island experience to recover, preserve and transmit the Island’s intangible literary heritage.
Inspired by the political prisoners who transformed Robben Island into “our university”, URI creates educational experiences that connect people with one of the world’s most significant World Heritage Sites through literature, storytelling, documentary, dialogue, research and cultural exchange.
Working in partnership with UNESCO and other national and international collaborators, URI transforms heritage from something people simply visit into something they actively experience, study, interpret and help preserve.
PROGGAMMES
URI Invitational
The URI Invitational is our annual flagship programme, bringing together writers, artists, historians, educators, students and public leaders for conversations, performances, exhibitions and learning experiences across Robben Island and its partner institutions.
         
URI Residencies
URI Residencies provide immersive short-term experiences on and around Robben Island through guided heritage tours, creative residencies, documentary filmmaking, research, writing, public dialogue and heritage education.
PARTNERS
The University of Robben Island is built through collaboration.
Founding and Strategic Partners
GET IN TOUCH
University of Robben Island
Nelson Mandela Gateway
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town, South Africa
Email: info@uri.africa
Website: www.uri.africa