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Grazia Arena is an Associate Professor of Geography at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania, where she actively contributes to teaching and research. Her academic focus lies in cultural and regional geography, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and cultural tourism, landscape studies, and the interplay between geography and literature.
- Position: Associate Professor of Geography (GEOG-01/A)
- Institution: University of Catania
- Department: Department of Humanities
- Office: Studio 225
- Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 08:30–10:00; Wednesday 10:30–12:30 (by appointment)
Her research interests center on the cultural and literary dimensions of geographical landscapes, particularly in Sicily. She explores themes such as sustainable tourism, heritage valorization, UNESCO sites, and the evolution of travel from the Grand Tour to contemporary mobility. Her work often bridges human geography with literary representation, examining how places are imagined and narrated.
Although specific publications are not listed in the provided text, the breadth and consistency of her thesis supervision indicate an active scholarly profile in cultural geography and tourism studies. Her students frequently investigate topics related to slow tourism, film tourism, food and wine tourism, and urban development, reflecting her guiding influence in these subfields.
Dr. Arena supervises a large number of graduate students, advising on diverse thesis topics that reflect both theoretical and applied aspects of geography. While no grants or formal awards are mentioned in the available information, her long-standing role as a thesis advisor and subject tutor demonstrates sustained academic mentorship and institutional contribution.
She also supports student learning through tutoring services, with Dr. Andrea Cassisi assisting under her guidance. Her academic environment is based at the Benedictine Monastery campus, where the Department of Humanities is located, suggesting integration within a historic and culturally rich academic setting.
