Fransiska Wuri Nugrahani

Fran holds a master of science in sustainable tourism and global challenges from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, and is currently pursuing her PhD as a researcher at the University of Groningen, Campus Fryslân, in the Netherlands. Her doctoral research focuses on the innovative application of virtual reality in tourism for climate justice, exploring how immersive technologies can foster awareness and action toward equitable and sustainable tourism practices in the face of global climate challenges.

Originally from Indonesia, Fran began her professional journey in the television industry after completing her undergraduate degree in journalism. Over five years, she developed her expertise in documentary and news feature production, capturing the diverse cultural and natural landscapes of the Indonesian archipelago.

In 2020, Fran decided to further her education, enrolling in the master of science program at the University of Glasgow. Her academic work culminated in a dissertation titled Determining the Natural Seasonality of Tourism in Edinburgh, Orkney Islands, and Reykjavík, Iceland, which examined the interplay between tourism dynamics and environmental sustainability. During this time, she also joined Adventure Canada’s Scotland, The Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga and Iceland Circumnavigation expeditions in 2023, gaining firsthand experience in expedition travel and sustainable tourism practices.

Now based in Leeuwarden, Fryslân, the Netherlands, Fran continues to bridge her passion for sustainable tourism with cutting-edge research. Her current work at the University of Groningen explores the transformative potential of virtual reality as a tool for promoting climate justice within the tourism industry.

Outside of her academic pursuits, Fran enjoys cycling with her husband and their baby, embracing the active and sustainable lifestyle that the Netherlands is known for.