Academic
Emma Bryning is a PhD student in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York. Her research project is entitled 'Making marks, changing values: The contemporary significance of graffiti at historic sites'. The project is being undertaken in collaboration with the University of York and English Heritage, and aims to better understand the historic and contemporary significance and value of graffiti, and how this can inform heritage management and conservation practice. Emma has previously worked as a Learning & Community Officer, Visitor Experience Manager and Heritage & Community Impact Manager at the Monastery Manchester and has also worked in museums and heritage sites, predominantly in the north west of England.