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Ester Bardone is a lecturer in ethnology at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Cultural Research. She has held continuous academic positions since 2003, including roles as research fellow and programme director. Her work bridges academic research, cultural policy, and public engagement, particularly in food heritage and intangible cultural heritage.
Education:
- Doctoral Degree in Ethnology (2013), University of Tartu
- Research Master’s Degree in Semiotics and Culture Studies (2003), University of Tartu
- BA in Theatre Research (2000), University of Tartu
Her research focuses on food culture, rural tourism, and heritage, with a performance studies perspective. She has extensively studied Estonian food history, contributing to national food branding initiatives and UNESCO heritage nominations. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with historians, semioticians, and museum professionals.
The recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on food heritage, museum practices, and cultural identity. Bardone analyzes food as a vehicle for memory, identity, and sustainability, examining both historical developments and contemporary policy applications. Her work increasingly engages with EU frameworks for food quality and regional development.
Scientific Awards:
- Estonian Cultural Endowment’s Folk Culture Award (2018)
- Nominee, Estonian Annual History Book Award (2017)
- Juri Lotman Scholarship (2006)
Bardone actively supervises and collaborates on research projects, though no formal PhD advisees are listed. She has participated in numerous national and international research initiatives, including the Centre of Excellence in Cultural Theory and projects on cultural heritage impact analysis. Her creative work includes dramaturgy and public educational training in heritage tourism.
She is involved in several research teams and labs, particularly through her work with the Estonian National Museum and the University of Tartu’s Institute of Cultural Research. Her ongoing projects focus on Baltic-German childhood experiences and cultural heritage as a socio-cultural resource.
