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Dr Rebecca Madgin is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Development and Management within the Urban Studies department at the University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences. Her work bridges urban policy, heritage conservation, and emotional geographies, with a focus on post-industrial urban regeneration.
Research Interests: Rebecca’s research investigates the emotional and economic values of heritage in urban contexts. She explores how people form attachments to historic places and how these attachments influence urban development decisions. Her work emphasizes community involvement, participatory methods, and the affective dimensions of heritage. Key themes include industrial heritage, place-making, urban regeneration, and comparative urbanism, particularly between the UK and China.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on people-centered methodologies, emotional responses to urban change, and the evolving significance of built heritage. Her work spans academic journals, edited volumes, and public-facing outputs, including the award-winning film You Can’t Move History. Topics range from Glasgow’s East End regeneration to youth heritage activism in London and heritage in Chinese villages, indicating a broad yet cohesive research agenda centered on heritage, emotion, and urban transformation.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Research Film, 2016 – for You Can’t Move History
Advising and Grants: Rebecca has led and contributed to multiple AHRC and ESRC-funded research projects. These include studies on heritage decision-making, affective digital histories, and community engagement with archival content. She has collaborated with heritage organizations and planning bodies, and serves on the editorial board of Context, the professional journal of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation. She is also an Associate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, reflecting her engagement with policy and practice.
Labs and Research Groups: She is affiliated with research groups focused on socio-environmental action and the built environment at the University of Glasgow. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in projects that integrate humanities perspectives into urban planning and conservation.
