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Sophia Labadi is a Professor of Heritage at the University of Kent in the UK. She also holds a Leadership Fellowship (2019-2021) from the Arts and Humanities Research Council in the UK. Much of Professor Labadi’s research focuses on how heritage sites and museums can address some of the most pressing global challenges, including social justice, gender equality, or sustainable development. Her research is nourished by her experiences as a consultant for international organizations and governments. Professor Labadi is the author of Heritage and Globalisation (co-edited with Colin Long, Routledge, 2010), UNESCO, Cultural Heritage and Outstanding Universal Value (AltaMira Press, 2012); Urban Heritage, Development and Sustainability (co-edited with Bill Logan, Routledge 2015) and The Cultural Turn in International Aid (Routledge, 2019).