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Kostas Arvanitis is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Museology, Institute for Cultural Practice, University of Manchester. His work bridges museology, archaeology, cultural heritage, and digital technology, focusing on innovative ways to enhance audience engagement and institutional performance through digital means.
- Institution: University of Manchester
- Department: Centre for Museology, Institute for Cultural Practice
- Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
Dr. Arvanitis's research centers on Digital Heritage, particularly the integration of digital technologies in museums and heritage sites. He investigates how mobile and social media can transform curation, interpretation, and public interaction. A key focus of his current work is the use of data to capture cultural experiences and inform performance appraisal within cultural organizations, as part of the Culture Metrics Project funded by the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts (Big Data strand).
His broader interests include the museum representation of everyday life, professional standards in galleries and museums, and effective communication strategies for archaeological and built heritage. These interdisciplinary inquiries position him at the forefront of contemporary debates about democratizing heritage and redefining institutional authority through participatory practices.
Although no recent publications or scientific awards are listed in the provided material, his active participation in international academic conferences such as ACHS 2016 underscores his ongoing contribution to the field. His session on 'Amphipolis 2.0: Authority, Archaeology and Social Media Activism' reflects a critical engagement with the power dynamics between official heritage narratives and grassroots digital activism.
Advising and Grants:
- No information available on students or advisees.
- Currently involved in the Culture Metrics Project, supported by funding from the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts under its Big Data initiative.
Labs and Research Teams:
- Member of the Centre for Museology within the Institute for Cultural Practice at the University of Manchester, contributing to research on digital interventions and co-production in heritage contexts.
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