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In the field of historical studies, since the formal beginning of its operation, UP has established itself as a Slovenian and European point of reference for researching the history of the border area of ​​western Slovenia, and also as a main actor in asserting views on Slovenian history from its various geographical regions. By treating the coastal area as a place where cultures, mentalities, and nations meet, it has significantly contributed to the awareness and knowledge of the historical image of the Slovenian Mediterranean. Research activity includes research in economic, anthropological, sociological, ethnological, political, diplomatic, military, military-intelligence and cultural history.

In the field of ​�ċh������ٲ�����, the research focuses on the heritage of the Mediterranean, specifically dealing with the Slovenian territory, the wider area of ​​the Mediterranean and the Balkans in different periods of the past and their involvement in the historical dynamics of economic and cultural events. They discuss the processes that influenced the development of cultural landscapes in the past and shaped the present-day image of the space. The research combines findings from archaeology, anthropology, ethnology, history, history of art, architecture, cultural studies, as well as specific disciplines such as museology, conservation, archival studies and tourism.

Research is carried out within the framework of national and international projects dedicated to various aspects of heritage and market research projects of preventive archeology. Projects of post-excavation processing of archives of archaeological sites are also carried out for various clients.

From 2021 on, UP hosts a .

Contact person of the Institute of Archeology and Heritage, Faculty of Humanities, University of Primorska (UP FHŠ IAD): Assoc. Prof. Alenka Tomaž

Head of research for the field of heritage and cultural tourism: Simon Kerma, PhD, Contact person: Ana Allegra