Amra We will

Amra We will is a Lecturer in English Language at the International University of Sarajevo, where she has been employed since 2006. She holds a BA and MA in Linguistics and English Language and Literature from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Sarajevo. Her research focuses on cultural heritage, post-war reconstruction, and the interplay between religious architecture and social identity in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Education:
  • MA in Linguistics, University of Sarajevo (2014)
  • BA in English Language and Literature, University of Sarajevo (2013)
• Research Interests:
  • Cultural heritage preservation in post-conflict societies
  • Urban resilience and interreligious dynamics
  • Memory politics and symbolic architecture
  • Heritage-led recovery during public health crises

Her publications highlight the complexities of rebuilding culturally significant sites like Sarajevo City Hall and Mostar Bridge, emphasizing their role in reconciliation and identity. She explores tensions between conservation and modernization, and how crises (war, pandemics) impact heritage narratives. Notably, she advocates for participatory approaches to reconstruction as tools for societal healing.