Anna Lena Sandberg

Anna Lena Sandberg serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen. With a PhD in German literature and a Carlsbergfond stipendium, she leads the DFF-funded project "Dansk-tyske kulturer 1773-1864. Konflikt og sammenhæng" (Danish-German Cultures 1773-1864. Conflict and Cohesion). Her academic roles span teaching, research, and organizational leadership in German studies.

• Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies
• Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen
• DFF Project Leader

Research Focus: Sandberg specializes in German-Danish cultural relations from a memory culture perspective. Her work intersects with several subfields including contemporary German literature, migration narratives, ecocriticism, Holocaust testimonies, and multilingualism in literary contexts. She has published extensively on transnational themes and maintains collaborations with German institutions like Humboldt University Berlin and Christian Albrecht University Kiel.

Teaching Expertise: She delivers courses on German literary history from the 18th century to present, emphasizing transnational connections, female authors, translation practices, and foreign language didactics. Her educational development projects aim to strengthen German language teaching across Danish educational levels.

• German Literature & Culture
• Migration & Exile Studies
• Ecocriticism
• Translation & Multilingualism
• Memory & Holocaust Studies

Scientific Awards: Recognized with a Carlsbergfond stipendium for her postdoctoral research, Sandberg actively participates in academic organization through conference chairmanships and editorial roles. She has organized multiple international workshops on literary translation, notably with authors like Lena Gorelik and Yoko Tawada.

Academic Network: Maintains strong collaborations with German institutions through research projects, guest lectures (including at University of Frankfurt), and international conference participation. Her work bridges humanities disciplines with contemporary educational challenges.