Spoke 5 focuses on the development of advanced scientific methods for the sustainable diagnosis of cultural heritage, integrating innovative approaches for characterising artefacts and understanding mechanisms of degradation. The aim is to promote conservation practices that ensure the long-term protection of cultural heritage.

Spoke 5 promotes close collaboration between humanities and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines to address the challenges of heritage diagnosis and conservation in an integrated way. This approach combines historical and cultural knowledge with state-of-the-art scientific tools for effective and informed heritage management.

Spoke 5 transforms research in the field of cultural heritage. These technologies support the collection, analysis and documentation of data, improving the understanding and management of heritage through data-driven approaches.