Marie Cronqvist

Marie Cronqvist is a Professor of Modern History at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) and the Division of History, Arts, and Religious Studies. Her research focuses on Cultural and Media History, particularly Swedish and European Cold War narratives, Civil Defence, Psychological Defence, and Transnational Broadcasting.

Research Interests:

• Cold War Sociotechnical Imaginaries
• Media Tactics and Psychological Defense
• Apocalyptic Imaginaries in Historical Context
• Digital Humanities and Media Infrastructure

Teaching:

• Undergraduate and graduate seminars in History
• Third Cycle Education Coordinator
• Supervision of PhD students in Media and Historical Studies

Scientific Awards:

• Elected to the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences (KVA), Class X (2019)
• Jubilee Award, Royal Society for the Humanities at Lund (2021)
• Visiting Professorship at Bournemouth University (2024–2026)

Projects:

• Soundscapes of Warning (2024–2026): Investigates auditory civil defense systems
• LiU Hub for Apocalyptic Imaginaries: Cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Entangled Media Histories (EMHIS): International network on Cold War media