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Suzie Thomas is a University Lecturer in Museology at the University of Helsinki, Finland. She is currently on research leave conducting an Academy of Finland-funded project titled Lapland's Dark Heritage: Understanding the Cultural Legacy of Northern Finland's WWII German Materialities within Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
She earned her PhD from the International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies at Newcastle University (UK) and has previously held positions at the Council for British Archaeology and the University of Glasgow (UK).
Her research focuses on museology, heritage studies, and the complex dynamics of dark heritage, particularly the material remains of World War II in Northern Finland. She explores themes such as public engagement with archaeology, heritage crime, and the ethical and societal implications of non-archaeological approaches to archaeological heritage. Her work bridges archaeology, cultural policy, and tourism studies.
Her recent publications examine topics including Nazi memorabilia as alternative tourism, responses to unauthorized archaeological practices, and the vulnerability of Finnish architecture to theft. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach centered on cultural preservation, public participation, and critical heritage discourse.
- University Lecturer in Museology, University of Helsinki
- PhD, Newcastle University (UK)
- Academy of Finland Research Project on Dark Heritage
- Former roles at Council for British Archaeology and University of Glasgow
Scientific Awards:
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Suzie Thomas actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and conference participation. She has co-edited books on heritage crime and public participation in archaeology, indicating leadership in collaborative scholarly efforts. Her research leaves and project leadership suggest active grant involvement, though specific grants beyond the Academy of Finland project are not detailed. She has no listed students in the provided material.
She participates in academic sessions focusing on critical heritage, migration, and co-production in heritage, indicating engagement with contemporary theoretical debates. She is affiliated with events exploring the transformation of heritage meanings through space, territoriality, and community involvement.
