Dr. Georgia Spanou | Culture and Economy | Research Excellence Award
Adjunct | Open University of Cyprus | Cyprus
Dr. Georgia Spanou is a cultural studies scholar whose research focuses on cultural policy, cultural diplomacy, museum management, festivals, identity formation, and gender studies, with particular emphasis on Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean. Her work integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from cultural management, marketing, futures literacy, and visual anticipation, bridging theory, policy, and practice. She has contributed to international research projects and UNESCO-related initiatives, and her publications appear in leading journals on cultural policy and arts management, as well as scholarly books. Her scholarly contributions are reflected in 3 research documents, achieving 7 citations across 7 citing documents and an h-index of 2, indicating growing international research visibility. Her research addresses contemporary challenges in museums, cultural governance, inclusivity, and the role of culture in social transformation.
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Featured Publication
Beyond Cypriot State Museums’ Gates: Museum Employee Perceptions on Visitation Challenges and the Role of Marketing as the Path Forward
– Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society, 2025