During his six-month stay in Halle (Saale), Mark is continuing his research on European industrial heritage policy, examining how EU frameworks shape site designation, governance, and narrative across former industrial regions. Drawing on interviews, archival research, and institutional analysis, his work explores how industrial heritage is mobilised in contexts of deindustrialisation and economic transition, contributing to wider debates on sustainability, memory, and regional development. We’re thrilled to host Mark during his European research, fostering transatlantic exchange at the intersection of industrial heritage, regional transformation, and policy research.
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