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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.

• Local and Regional History
• Democratic Political Culture
• History Education
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Alexandra Herlitz is an Associate Professor in Art History and Visual Studies at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. She also serves as a museum educator at Gothenburg Museum of Art since 2006. Doctoral degree in Art History (2013), University of Gothenburg Academic training at University of Stuttgart, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, and University of Hamburg Her research focuses on 19th-century Scandinavian art historiography , artists' colonies , artistic national identity , and transnational art networks between Scandinavia and Germany. She explores these themes through publications, podcast episodes, and archival research. Recent publications highlight Nordic rural artists' communities , gender dynamics in art history , and critical analysis of art forgery . Her work spans from 17th-century Scandinavian art to contemporary feminist perspectives , with particular attention to under-documented networks and alternative historiographies. Herlitz co-hosts the art history podcast Konsthistoriepodden , covering topics from medieval religious art to modernist movements , demonstrating her commitment to public art education and multimedia scholarship .

• Critical historiography
• Scandinavian art history
• Sociology of art
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Karin Lagergren is Associate Professor in Musicology at the Department of Music and Art, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Linnaeus University, and a Research Associate at the Alamire Foundation, Leuven University. Her academic career spans teaching and research in music history, ethnomusicology, and early music, with particular expertise in Gregorian chant and the musical traditions of the Birgittine Order from the 14th century to the present day. Dr. Lagergren's research primarily focuses on early music and Gregorian chant, with special attention to the musical traditions of the Birgittine Order founded by Saint Birgitta of Sweden. She examines how these traditions have evolved through centuries, challenging the notion that Gregorian chant is solely a medieval phenomenon. Her work combines music historical and musicological approaches with field studies to understand the transmission and adaptation of liturgical music across time. Her publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly engagement with Birgittine liturgical music, particularly chant repertoires and manuscript sources. Recent work increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary methods, including acoustic analysis and multisensory studies of medieval religious spaces. This scholarly trajectory reflects both deep historical inquiry and contemporary relevance, showing how medieval traditions continue to inform modern religious music practice. Dr. Lagergren was elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 2024 (member 1056), recognizing her significant contributions to musicology and Swedish musical culture, particularly her work on the Birgittine Order's musical traditions. She has supervised numerous theses and degree projects focusing on music historical questions, field studies, and interviews. Her research has been supported by major grants including a Swedish Research Council international postdoc (2013-2015) on 'The Transmission of the Cantus Sororoum in the Low Countries,' a Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences project (2016-2020) on 'The Musical World of the Birgittine Order,' and participation in the Swedish Research Council's interdisciplinary project 'Multisensory Vadstena in the Late Middle Ages' (2017-2020). Dr. Lagergren co-founded Medeltidsforum Linné, a multidisciplinary network connecting researchers and students interested in the medieval period. She serves on the board of Cantus Planus, a study group within the International Musicological Society dedicated to sacred song research. Additionally, she founded the vocal ensemble Gemma in 2006, which specializes in performing medieval church music from Scandinavian sources, including the album 'Maria! Maria! 400 Years of Chant in the Birgittine Order' (2018).

• Early Music
• Gregorian Chant
• Medieval Music
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Alexandra Fried is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in medieval and modern art history. Her research bridges Scandinavia and the Americas, focusing on religious imagery and contemporary visual culture. University of Gothenburg Department of Cultural Sciences Senior Lecturer Education: BA and MA in Art History from Baruch College and Queens College, New York PhD from University of Leicester (dissertation: "The Swedish Madonnas: A Comparative Study of Wooden Sculptures of the Virgin and Child between 1250 and 1350") Research Interests Alexandra's scholarly work spans two primary domains: Medieval Scandinavian Art: Systematic analysis of wooden religious sculptures, St. Bridget of Sweden's iconography, and Hanseatic League artistic exchanges Modern & Postmodern American Art: Critical examination of 20th-century visual narratives and their cultural implications Selected Publications Her recent output demonstrates a commitment to accessible academic discourse through Konsthistoriepodden, with notable 2024 episodes exploring Japanese printmaking, Renaissance altarpieces, and modernist photography. The 2022 journal article "Fakes matter – as a matter of fakes" in Konsthistorisk Tidskrift represents her peer-reviewed contributions. Conference Participation 2014: Gender and Medieval Studies Conference on St. Bridget's pilgrimage 2014: International Medieval Congress on Baltic/Scandinavian studies 2013: Multiple presentations at South Eastern Art Conference and International Medieval Congress She maintains active academic communication through podcast formats while preserving traditional conference engagement.

• Medieval Scandinavian art
• Medieval sculpture
• St. Bridget of Sweden
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Lena Liepe is a Professor of Art and Visual Studies at Linnaeus University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Music and Art. Her research focuses on Nordic medieval art and visual culture, with a particular emphasis on methodological approaches to analyzing religious and secular imagery. She leads projects like the six-year At the End of the World (2023–2028), exploring apocalyptic symbolism and medieval relic practices. Liepe has authored monographs on topics including Skåne wood sculpture, Northern Norwegian stone churches, and the exhibition history of medieval church art in Sweden. Her academic awards include the Wallquist Prize (2020), Hallenblad Award (2019), and Gad Rausings Prize (2019). She is a member of prestigious institutions like the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and the International Centre for Medieval Art. Liepe co-directs the Centre for Applied Heritage and participates in Medeltidsforum Linné. Key research themes include medieval relics, spatiality of sacred spaces, and the historiography of art history. Recent work combines digital humanities with medieval studies, such as creating databases for saints’ cults and analyzing relic use in Nordic parish churches.

• Medieval Art History
• Nordic Visual Culture
• Relic Studies
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Carina Jacobsson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Art Studies at Uppsala University, Sweden. Her office is located at English Park, Thunbergsvägen 3H, Uppsala, with email carina.jacobsson@konstvet.uu.se. She holds the academic qualification of associate professor. Her doctoral dissertation 'High Gothic wooden sculpture in the old Archdiocese of Linköping' (1995) and monograph 'Beställare och Finansiärer - Träskulptur från 1300-talet i gamla ärkestiftet' (2002) established her expertise in medieval wooden sculpture. She has co-authored the high school textbook 'Konsten i historiens spegel. Historia för gymnasiet' (1997). Her research centers on medieval wooden sculpture (13th-15th centuries), focusing on stylistic influences, dating, distribution, commissions, and financing within the old Archdiocese of Linköping. She examines beauty's expression from antiquity to present and specializes in late medieval German and Flemish altarpieces. Publication trends show consistent focus on Nordic-Baltic religious art, with recent works (2021-2023) analyzing Strängnäs Cathedral's Flemish altar and Litslena's altarpiece in social-historical context. Earlier publications (1998-2011) explore crucifix distribution patterns and Madonna iconography across Scandinavia. No scientific awards were mentioned in available sources. No information on student advising or research grants was provided in the source materials. No labs, research teams, or collaborative projects were referenced in the available documentation.

• Medieval Art
• Wooden Sculpture
• Altarpieces
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Christine Ekholst serves as Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in the Department of History at Uppsala University's Faculty of Arts, specializing in medieval Scandinavian legal and social history. She coordinates Erasmus exchanges for arts students and teaches international courses while leading significant research on disability and political propaganda in medieval contexts. Her academic foundation includes: MA in History, Stockholm University (2002) PhD in History, Stockholm University (2009) Caltech Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010) McGill University Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011) Ekholst's research demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation across medieval studies. Her seminal work examines gendered punishment in Swedish medieval law, while recent projects explore disability as historical construct and sexual transgressions in political propaganda . She uniquely bridges traditional archival research with digital humanities through analysis of Viking narratives on Swedish online forums, revealing contemporary historical perceptions. Current work includes a Swedish Research Council-funded disability study (2023-2026) and the "Only the Facts, Please" project analyzing historical discourse in digital spaces. Her publication trajectory shows evolving focus from gendered legal punishment to disability studies and digital historical reception, maintaining consistent methodology in Scandinavian legal source analysis while expanding into new interdisciplinary territories. Key recognitions include: Caltech Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010) McGill University Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011) Ekholst directs the Swedish Research Council-funded project on medieval disability (2023-2026) and leads the "Only the Facts, Please" initiative within Uppsala's Democracy and Higher Education program. While specific advisees aren't documented, her senior academic role involves mentoring graduate students in medieval history. She actively collaborates internationally, notably with Örebro University's Dr. Henric Bagerius on political sexuality research. As an integral member of Uppsala's historical research community, she contributes to the Democracy and Higher Education program while maintaining transnational collaborations that position Scandinavian medieval studies within broader European academic discourse.

• Medieval History
• Gender History
• Legal History
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Niklas Eriksson is an Associate Professor in Maritime Archaeology at Stockholm University's Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies, and a key researcher at the Centre for Maritime Studies (CEMAS). His work focuses on Baltic Sea shipwrecks, early modern maritime landscapes, and naval architecture across four centuries of Swedish maritime history. Stockholm University Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies CEMAS - Centre for Maritime Studies His research combines archaeological fieldwork with archival analysis, particularly palaeography, to identify historical ships like the Dalarö Wreck as the Swedish naval vessel Bodekull . Notable projects include the six-year The Lost Navy program (financed by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond) aiming to write a monograph on Swedish Naval Architecture 1450-1850, and international collaborations like the Asine Revisited maritime archaeology project in Greece. The 2025 publication on the Witte Swaen fluit ship demonstrates his focus on intact hull preservation in Baltic conditions, while his 2022 monograph Stormaktsskärgård explores maritime power structures in Stockholm's archipelago. His 2014 doctoral thesis Urbanism under Sail established foundational frameworks for analyzing spatial practices on fluit ships. Specializes in Baltic Sea shipwrecks (Gribshunden, Mars, Anna Maria) Expert in mixed-method research combining underwater archaeology with archival sources Recipient of multiple international publication venues in top nautical archaeology journals

• Maritime Archaeology
• Shipwrecks
• Naval Architecture
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Daniel Möller is a Professor of Literary Studies at Halmstad University's Academy of Learning, Humanities and Society . With a PhD in Early Modern Literature (Lund University, 2011) and associate professorship since 2015, he has become a leading expert in Swedish poetry from the 17th-18th centuries. His research focuses on Occasional poetry (weddings/funerary verse) Role poetry and masking techniques Defamatory elements in historical texts Swedish pekoral and its cultural significance Research Highlights : Developed groundbreaking interpretations of Olof von Dalin's experimental works Investigated animal epitaphs as cultural artifacts Co-edited the standard anthology Svensk poesi (1072 pages) Current book on grave poetry's humorous/macabre elements (2023) His recent publications show trends in Historical manuscript analysis Interdisciplinary approaches to Scandinavian poetry Contextualizing subversive literary forms Scientific Recognition : Einar Hansens forskningspris (2020) Swedish Research Council grants (two major awards) Swedish Academy fellowships As an educator, Möller emphasizes connecting poetry with modern media – from medieval ballads to computer game narratives. He currently leads a creative writing course and serves as deputy director of research at LHS.

• Early Modern Literature
• Role Poetry
• Swedish Poetry
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Stina Fallberg Sundmark is a Senior Lecturer in Church and Mission Studies at the Department of Theology, Uppsala University. Her work bridges medieval and modern religious practices, focusing on pastoral history, liturgy, and material culture within Christian traditions. She holds a Doctor of Theology (TD) and Filosofie magister (FM) degree, and serves as an associate professor in church studies. Research Interests: Medieval and Reformation-era worship, piety, and church life, with a unique emphasis on visual and material culture (e.g., medieval murals, Salvation Army artifacts, rosaries). Grants: Funded by Vetenskapsrådet (Swedish Research Council) and Berit Wallenbergs Stiftelse for projects like Teologi för praktiskt bruk and Helgon att hålla i handen . Networks: Active member of The Historical Study of National Christianities (HNC) and Nätverk för kyrkohistorisk analys . Recent Publications: Analyze medieval tableware, Salvation Army exhibitions, and material devotional practices, showing continuity and innovation across centuries. Her work often intersects theology with art history and cultural studies. Contact: Email: Stina.Fallberg-Sundmark@teol.uu.se Phone: +46 18-471 26 86 / +46 70-425 03 92 Postal Address: Box 511, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden

• Pastoral History
• Practical Theology
• Liturgical Studies
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Kjell Olof Urban Lejon is a Professor of Religious Studies at Linköping University , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Division of History, Arts and Religious Studies (HKR) within the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS). He holds advanced degrees (PhD, ThD) and has lectured in 12 countries, including a three-year visiting professorship in the United States. Education : PhD (University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987), ThD (Lund University, 1988) Positions : Professor (current), Docent/Associate Professor (Lund University), former priest in the Church of Sweden Research Focus : Lejon's work bridges two major areas: religion and politics in the USA (particularly civil religion and presidential religious rhetoric, spanning from Truman to Trump) and Swedish church history , with emphasis on medieval and modern periods. His scholarship addresses historical misrepresentations (e.g., the Crusades) and their modern implications, as well as the role of religion in building Sweden’s trust-based welfare society . Publication Trends : Recent works (2023-2025) examine: Medieval military orders' influence on contemporary conflicts Protestant-Catholic identity dynamics in American politics Historical narratives shaping Swedish cultural identity Religious rhetoric in presidential speeches He has published around 30 volumes and numerous articles, with a new expanded edition of From Truman to Trump scheduled for 2025. Public Engagement : Lejon actively critiques popular historical misrepresentations in films and literature (e.g., Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven ), advocating for fact-based historical understanding to combat distorted narratives used in political rhetoric.

• Religion and Politics in the United States
• Swedish Church History
• Medieval History
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Virginia Langum is Professor of English Literature at Umeå University's Department of Language Studies within the Faculty of Arts. She serves as Director of the Faculty of Arts Doctoral College and coordinates the Umeå Medical Humanities Network. Since 2021, she has co-edited The Nordic Journal of English Studies with Professor Terry Walker and sits on the board of SWESSE (Swedish Society for the Study of English). Her research centers on medicine, literature, and culture across historical periods, with particular focus on: Body-religion-medicine intersections from medieval to contemporary periods Medical ethics in historical context Medical tourism history (especially 19th-century Madeira) Migration health narratives (Norwegian immigrant 'prairie madness' studies) Medical humanities pedagogy and interdisciplinary frameworks Current projects examine historical migration-health connections and medical tourism evolution. Langum's scholarly recognition includes: Distinguished University Teacher award Pro Futura Fellowship (Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study) Research Fellowship (Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities, Edinburgh) STINT Teaching Sabbatical Fellowship Membership in Sweden's Young Academy She actively mentors doctoral researchers, welcoming proposals in medieval/early modern literature, literature-and-medicine studies, medical humanities, and historicism. Her leadership extends to the Umeå Group for Premodern Studies and the Faculty of Arts Doctoral College special editions.

• Medical Humanities
• English Literature
• Medieval and Early Modern Literature
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Jonas Carlquist is Professor in Scandinavian Languages at Umeå University , based in the Department of Language Studies, Section of Swedish and Scandinavian Studies. Holding the Swedish academic title of Docent, he specializes in Old Swedish philology, medieval manuscript culture, runology, and the intersection of text, image, and devotion in late-medieval Sweden. Research Interests Old Swedish language and textual analysis Medieval manuscripts and literacy practices Runic inscriptions before the Viking Age Material culture and devotional artefacts in parish churches Digital philology and scholarly editing Gender and learning in Birgittine monasteries Carlquist’s publications reveal a consistent focus on how texts—both runic and manuscript—function within their historical contexts. A recurring theme is the interplay between written word and material object, evident in studies of Marian sculptures, Vadstena Abbey’s liturgical books, and pre-Viking fibula inscriptions. His work integrates traditional philological close reading with modern digital approaches, advocating what he terms “the art of reading slowly.” Research Groups & Projects Member of the Umeå Group for Premodern Studies Principal investigator of the project Imitatio Mariae (2010–2013) Contact E-mail: jonas.carlquist@umu.se Phone: +46 90 786 66 24 Office: Humanisthuset, corridor HUM.K.2, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden

• Old Swedish language
• Medieval manuscript studies
• Runic studies
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Fredrik Lindstrand is Professor of Media Theory with a focus on Visual Pedagogy at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design's Department of Art and Craft Education (IBIS). His research explores multimodal communication, social semiotics, and design for learning across educational contexts. Funded by organizations including the Swedish Research Council and Knowledge Foundation, Lindstrand's work examines knowledge representation through digital and material interfaces. Research interests focus on: Multimodal meaning-making in digital and physical spaces Social semiotics in educational design Digital tools in pedagogical contexts (especially digital pencils) Museum exhibition design as learning environments Knowledge representation in academic and cultural settings Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: Digital/material intersections in education technology Scandinavian pedagogical approaches to multimodal literacy Semiotic analysis of learning resources Design-based research methodologies Museum studies through educational lenses Lindstrand contributes to research projects including digital museum exhibitions and pedagogical innovation in Swedish compulsory schools. No awards or supervised students are documented in available sources.

• Multimodal Communication
• Social Semiotics
• Meaning Making
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Ing-Marie Back Danielsson is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, Lund University. She holds the title of Associate Professor (Docent) in Archaeology since 2016. Her academic work bridges research and teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with prior experience at Swedish and British universities. Her research focuses on prehistoric bodies, particularly from the Scandinavian Iron Age, analyzing burial practices, relational ontology, neomaterialism, and affect theory. She explores intersections of power structures, gender relations, and structural/slow violence in archaeological contexts. She co-edits the Archaeology of Prehistoric Art series (BAR) and serves as editor for Current Swedish Archaeology . Keywords: Funerary Archaeology, Gender Dynamics, Theoretical Methodology, Scandinavian Prehistory, Digital Imaging Scientific Awards : Recipient of the Qualified Teaching Practitioner appointment (2025) and the Fenix Prize (1998). Her recent projects include Miniaturisation in Late Iron Age Scandinavia and Evocative Imagery at Whose Expense? (on mortuary reconstructions). She actively participates in editorial work, seminar organization, and advisory boards for runestone linguistics.

• Funerary Archaeology
• Scandinavian Iron Age
• Prehistoric Archaeology
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