Giedre Jarulaitiene

Giedre Jarulaitiene is a PhD fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, specializing in the role of traditional workmanship in heritage conservation. Her research involves a comparative study of traditional craftsmanship in historical urban environments across Kokkola (Finland), Trakai (Lithuania), and Røros (Norway).

• Education: Master in Heritage Management and Bachelor in Cultural History and Social Anthropology from Vilnius University, Lithuania.

Her research interests center on heritage conservation, traditional craftsmanship, intangible cultural heritage, and urban conservation, with a focus on sustainability and cultural continuity. She actively participates in international projects funded by EEA and Norway Grants, promoting the exchange of traditional conservation practices.

The available publications highlight a strong thematic focus on the sociocultural and practical dimensions of traditional workmanship in heritage contexts. Her work bridges anthropology, conservation theory, and practical urban preservation, particularly in Nordic and Baltic regions.

• Analysis of traditional workmanship as restricted cultural production (2014)
• The role of traditional workmanship in urban conservation of Røros, Norway (2016)

Giedre has contributed to academic discourse through conference participation, including at ACHS 2016, and is involved in advancing practical applications of heritage conservation methodologies. She has no listed students or scientific awards in the provided text, and there is no indication of advising roles or grant leadership.

She is associated with collaborative heritage initiatives and has contributed to discussions on the valuation and sustainability of craft practices in UNESCO-relevant contexts. No specific lab or research team is mentioned in the provided material.