Malin Stengård

Malin Stengård is a researcher at the Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, Åbo Akademi, with an academic background in cultural heritage and history. She holds a Master's degree in Kulturvård from Uppsala University and serves as a Guest Doctoral Student in the Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology at Uppsala University since January 2022.

• Education:
  • Master of Kulturvård, Uppsala University
• Research Focus:
  • Cultural Heritage
  • History
  • Ethnology
  • Folklore
  • Cultural Policy
  • Autoethnography

Her recent publications examine topics such as Bomarsund Fortress's cultural significance, ethical dilemmas in heritage preservation, and the impact of cruise tourism on historical sites like Visby. She explores themes of cultural commodification, identity preservation, and historical narratives through both theoretical and fieldwork-based approaches.

• Key Publication Trends:
  • Heritage Conservation Challenges (2022)
  • Autoethnographic Tourism Studies (2022-2024)
  • Museum Representation of Indigenous Cultures (2023)
  • Åland Autonomy History (2024)
  • Academic Collaboration in Cultural Studies (2024)
  • Historical Site Preservation (2024)