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Professor John Schofield is a leading figure in cultural heritage studies and contemporary archaeology at the University of York. He directs the Cultural Heritage Management MA program and the Centre for Applied Heritage Studies. His research focuses on heritage's role in addressing global challenges like marine plastic pollution, combining archaeological methods with environmental science. He has held adjunct positions at Griffith University (Australia), Flinders University (Australia), and the University of Turku (Finland). Schofield's over 200 publications include seminal works on contemporary archaeology and heritage policy. He serves on editorial boards for journals like World Archaeology and Journal of Contemporary Archaeology.
- Adjunct Roles: Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Senior Visiting Fellow at Flinders University, Docent at Turku.
- Key Projects: Galapagos Conservation Trust collaboration on marine plastics, Cold War heritage studies, and heritage's role in health and wellbeing.
- Awards: Corresponding Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, Vice Chancellor's Gold Award (2011).
His research emphasizes archaeology's potential to address urgent environmental issues, using object biographies and citizen science to transform public perception of waste. Current projects explore plastic pollution's archaeological dimensions and its impact on World Heritage sites like Galapagos. He also investigates heritage's role in social justice and inclusive practices, supervising PhD students in diverse topics from Andean health traditions to urban heritage.
Teaching and supervision focus on heritage management, contemporary archaeology, and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent collaborations span marine biologists, public health researchers, and international institutions, reflecting his commitment to heritage as a transformative practice.
