Peter Aronsson

Peter Aronsson is the Rector of Linnaeus University since 2017, reappointed until 2026. He holds a professorship in History and has served as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His research focuses on local/regional history, democratic political culture, history education, and cultural heritage utilization. He coordinates international projects exploring national museums' roles in shaping historical narratives and has authored/co-authored over 100 publications, including books such as National Museums: Studies from around the World. He chairs the Swedish Council for Higher Education's board and sits on the transparency council for Kalmar and Kronoberg County Administrative Boards. His work emphasizes the societal relevance of cultural heritage and history education, advocating for museums as agents of democratic dialogue. Key contributions include founding the Center for Applied Heritage at Linnaeus University, which explores heritage's transformative societal potential.

• Education: PhD in History from Lund University (1992)
• Research Groups: Center for Applied Heritage, EuNaMus project
• Key Projects: EUNAMUS, HistCon, Nordic Spaces
• Leadership Roles: Vice-Chancellor (2017–present), Pro-Rector (2016–2017), Dean (2013–2015)

His articles analyze historical consciousness, museum politics, and heritage management. Recent work addresses post-war Baltic cultural heritage, Nordic identity construction, and the political dimensions of historical narratives. He actively blogs on Open Science and academic governance, emphasizing universities' role in societal challenges.