Tomas Nilson

Tomas Nilson is a Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, with a focus on interdisciplinary research spanning cultural heritage, maritime history, health education, and citizenship studies. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary social issues, particularly through the lens of regional identity and tourism development.

• Email: tomas.nilson@hh.se

Research Interests

Nilson's research explores:

• Cultural Heritage: Preservation strategies, cross-border heritage politics, and regional identity construction in Scandinavia.
• Maritime History: Representations of sailor life, disaster narratives, and the intersection of technology with maritime labor.
• Health Education: Links between public health policies, obesity discourse, and democratic engagement in education.

His publications analyze narratives of modernity (e.g., domestic automation from 1923–2023), border region tourism, and historical case studies of entrepreneurship and migration patterns.