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Marco Bianchi serves as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Nordic Languages at Uppsala University, where he also acts as Proinspector at Gotland Nation. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Editor of Futhark: International Journal of Runic Studies and member of the Samnordisk runetext database committee. His educational trajectory includes a PhD in Nordic Languages from Uppsala University (2010) and a lic.phil. degree in general history, Old Norse philology, and comparative Old Germanic linguistics from the University of Zurich (2003). PhD in Nordic Languages, Uppsala University (2010) lic.phil. in History/Old Norse/Comparative Germanic Linguistics, University of Zurich (2003) Bianchi's research centers on runology, historical sociolinguistics, and Germanic language history, with particular emphasis on textual boundaries and sociocultural contexts of runic inscriptions. His current Eternity Runes Project investigates interdisciplinary connections between epigraphy, semiotics, and Viking Age communication practices, revealing how runestones functioned as social media in early Scandinavian societies. Methodologically, he bridges digital humanities with traditional philological analysis to decode multilinear inscriptions and para-graphic elements. His 12+ publications since 2007 demonstrate consistent focus on runic studies, evolving from technical analyses of inscription boundaries (2012) to contemporary digital corpus management (2022). Key thematic clusters include sociolinguistic interpretations of runestones, editorial standardization for international databases, and critical reassessments of historical runology pioneers like Otto von Friesen. Bianchi actively shapes the field through graduate supervision and editorial stewardship, mentoring students like Sonja Entzenberg and Simon Karlin Björk while guiding Futhark 's publication strategy. His work receives international recognition through citations in Wikipedia and academic discourse, though formal awards aren't documented.

• runology
• historical sociolinguistics
• textual research
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Jonatan Pettersson is an Associate Professor in Scandinavian languages at Stockholm University, working within the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism. His academic work focuses on medieval textual culture, Scandinavian philology, and historical linguistics, with particular emphasis on Bible translations and the evolution of Old Swedish language. He is actively involved in two key research groups: Scandinavian Philology and Language History, and Network Language and Power. Dr. Pettersson's research interests primarily center on medieval textual culture, with special focus on Bible translations in the Nordic region, vernacularization processes, and manuscript studies. His work examines how language evolved from Old Swedish to Early Modern Swedish, particularly through religious texts. He investigates the relationship between language, power structures, and cultural change in medieval Scandinavia, analyzing how translation practices reflected and shaped societal transformations. His research also explores the literary reception of courtly culture and romance literature in East Scandinavia. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on change in medieval textual culture, particularly examining how biblical texts were translated and adapted in the Nordic context. His work shows increasing attention to methodological approaches for studying textual change, with publications from 2023-2025 forming a cohesive exploration of models of change. The research spans from specific manuscript analyses to broader theoretical considerations of how we conceptualize textual evolution. Dr. Pettersson is actively involved in the Scandinavian philology and language history research group, which focuses on the study of language and literature from older periods, particularly runic, Old Swedish, Old Icelandic, and Early Modern periods. He also contributes to the Network Language and Power, which examines how language interacts with power structures - a field that has gained relevance with rising populism and societal polarization.

• Medieval Textual Culture
• Scandinavian Philology
• Historical Linguistics
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Yair Sapir is a Senior Lecturer in Swedish at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Teacher Education, Department of Subject Teacher Education. His work focuses on Älvdalian and Sami language revitalization, language policy, and sociolinguistics. Teaching: Grammar, phonetics, language history, second language pedagogy, and language sociology at Kristianstad University; Älvdalen dialect training for Älvdalen Municipality (2022); Old Icelandic and Nordic culture at Ghent University. Research: Älvdalian structure, political status, and revitalization; Icelandic word formation; Sami language revitalization; linguistic purism. Collaboration: Coordinator of Råðdjärum (Älvdal Language Council) since 2004; linguistic advisor for Älvdalen's revitalization project Wilum og bellum (2019-2022). His recent publications, including A Grammar of Elfdalian (2024), emphasize language documentation and revitalization. He actively engages in public lectures and consultations, such as reviewing Sweden's minority language policy (2024-2025). Sapir is a corresponding member of the Royal Gustav Adolf Academy of Swedish Folk Culture.

• Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Language Policy
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Dan-Olof Rooth is a Professor of Economics at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University. His research spans multiple areas within labor economics, with a particular focus on disability studies, discrimination, health economics, and economics of education. He is affiliated with the Labour Economics (AME) research group at SOFI, where he conducts empirical studies using field experiments and register data. His research interests include: Labor market outcomes, wages, and employment Education economics, particularly high school and higher education Health economics and disability studies Taxes, income transfers, and gender equality Discrimination in hiring and labor markets Professor Rooth's recent publications show a strong focus on causal relationships in labor economics, including studies on childhood nutrition, gender integration in traditionally male environments, and the long-term effects of educational choices. His work often employs innovative field experimental methods and utilizes Swedish registry data to examine causal effects across the life cycle. His notable awards include recognition for his work on discrimination and labor market outcomes, though specific awards aren't detailed in the provided information. Professor Rooth has been involved in several major research projects including: Promoting diversity in the labor market Evaluation of Higher Vocational Education Living conditions from adolescence to old age for people with disabilities Long-term causal effects of upper secondary school programs Newly arrived refugees' labor market integration

• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• Economics of Education
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Ulf Fredriksson is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Education. His work focuses on international and comparative education research, with particular emphasis on global educational issues from theoretical, policy, and pedagogical perspectives. Dr. Fredriksson is an active member of the International and Comparative Education Research (ICER) group at Stockholm University, which focuses on the intersection between theory, policy and pedagogy applied to the comparative and international inquiry of global educational issues. His research spans several important areas in contemporary education: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and curriculum implementation International large-scale assessments, particularly PISA studies School attendance problems from an international comparative perspective Comparative studies of education systems across different countries Special education and inclusive practices His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on international comparative studies in education. Analysis of his recent work shows strong engagement with Education for Sustainable Development frameworks, particularly comparing Swedish and Japanese approaches. He has also made significant contributions to understanding PISA assessment results across different demographic groups and educational contexts. His research often examines how educational policies translate into practice across different national contexts, with particular attention to implementation challenges and successes. Dr. Fredriksson is currently involved in research on School Attendance Problems in an International Comparative Perspective, investigating national, organizational and individual dimensions of school attendance problems among 15 to 17-year-olds in Sweden, the UK, Germany and Japan.

• International and Comparative Education
• Education for Sustainable Development
• PISA Studies
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Malgorzata Malec Rawinski is an Associate Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Education , specializing in Adult Learning research. With previous affiliations at University of Wrocław and ongoing collaborations with Tokyo University , her work bridges European and global perspectives on ageing education. Research Focus: Biographical learning, educational gerontology, migrant senior communities, and informal learning spaces Projects: Coordinated multiple EU-funded initiatives including "Old Guys Say Yes to Community" and "VEC-U3A Virtual Cultural Centre" Her publications analyze Polish migrants' educational experiences in Sweden using ethnographic and biographical methodologies. Key contributions include Äldres lärande: Utplandar och insikter (2022) and research on Australian Men's Sheds. Awards: Two Swedish Institute postdoctoral fellowships European Commission expert panel invitation (2012) As co-convenor of the Life History and Biography Network (ESREA), she promotes cross-border educational research. Current work explores intersectionality between migration studies, biographical learning, and gerontological pedagogy.

• Adult Education
• Educational Gerontology
• Lifelong Learning
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Liss Kerstin Sylvén is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg. Her work focuses on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and extramural English exposure in Swedish educational contexts. Academic affiliations: University of Gothenburg Supervision: Main supervisor for Clara Palm and Marta Segura Hudson; assistant supervisor for Jessica Nilsson Dr. Sylvén investigates second language acquisition dynamics, particularly how English is used as a medium in non-language subjects and its informal presence in children's lives through media and technology. Her research spans motivation, individual differences, and vocabulary development in multilingual environments. CLIL pedagogy Extramural English exposure Young learner linguistics Technology-mediated language learning Curriculum integration Vocabulary assessment Recent publications analyze CLIL's cross-curricular applications, digital learning trends, and early English exposure patterns. Her 2024 project Young Swedes and English (Swedish Research Council-funded) examines English literacy in 3-7-year-olds via digital and social contexts.

• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• Extramural English
• Second Language Acquisition
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Per Holmberg is a Professor of Swedish with a focus on linguistic research who served as the Tage Danielsson Visiting Professor at Linköping University's Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) from September 2021 to December 2022. He maintains dual affiliations with Linköping University's Department of Communication, Literature and Swedish (KLS) and the University of Gothenburg where he holds his primary professorship. Research Interests Professor Holmberg's research spans several interconnected areas of Swedish language and linguistics. His primary interests include: Grammar didactics and pedagogical approaches to teaching Swedish language Interpretation of Viking Age runic inscriptions, particularly the Rökstenen Development of subject didactics as a research field Contemporary Swedish language use and its historical connections His innovative work on the Rökstenen challenges traditional interpretations, suggesting these inscriptions relate more to astronomical rhythms than heroic tales, opening new avenues for understanding early literacy in the Viking Age. Publications and Research Trends While Holmberg's publication record extends beyond what's detailed here, his recent work demonstrates a consistent focus on bridging historical linguistic analysis with contemporary language education. His research shows how understanding historical texts can inform modern teaching practices, particularly in grammar instruction. Scientific Awards Recipient of the Swedish Academy's prize for outstanding merit in Swedish language research and language care Research Projects and Grants Grammar didactics in practice (ongoing) - Developing models for integrating grammar teaching into writing and reading instruction Early Viking Rune Literacy (VR 2017-2021) - Reinterpreting the Rökstenen runic inscription New wine in old bottles or old wine in new bottles? (VR 2022-2024) - Examining the establishment of Swedish subject didactics as a research field These projects have been supported by significant research funding, including grants from the Swedish Research Council (VR). Academic Leadership As part of the Research Environment for Educational Work with a Focus on Language and Literature Didactics, Professor Holmberg collaborates with researchers, educators, and students to develop practical approaches to language teaching that benefit all students.

• Linguistics
• Swedish Language Research
• Grammar Didactics
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Anna Wallette is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at the Department of History, Lund University, within the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. Her work spans teaching, academic advising, and interdisciplinary research on collective memory, Old Norse sagas, and the historiography of the Viking Age. PhD in History Teaches Swedish History courses and Scandinavian Culture Manages online history courses and supervises bachelor's theses Her research focuses on how historical narratives are constructed, particularly through fictive kinship in Icelandic sagas and interdisciplinary projects like 'Lucy to Language: The Archaeology of the Social Brain'. She has contributed to key publications such as Negotiating Pasts in the Nordic Countries and the Handbook of Pre-Modern Nordic Memory Studies . Recent trends in her publications emphasize interdisciplinary methodologies, blending historical analysis with evolutionary anthropology, memory studies, and cultural theory. Notable collaborations include work with Professor R.I.M. Dunbar on kinship and violence in medieval Iceland. Visiting Fellowship, British Academy Contributor to Social Brain, Distributed Mind (Oxford University Press, 2010) Anna serves as an academic advisor, guiding students in degree planning, international exchange, and career development. She also supports students with disabilities and trains SI leaders (study information leaders) at Lund University. Her projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly protecting cultural heritage and fostering inclusive education.

• Collective Memory
• History Writing
• History Culture
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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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Eva Pettersson is a Researcher in computational linguistics at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology. She is affiliated with the Swedish National Language Bank and collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, including the University of Gothenburg where she works with Lars Borin on corpus linguistics projects. Her academic work bridges computational methods with historical language analysis. Dr. Pettersson's research focuses on the intersection of digital humanities and computational linguistics, specializing in the processing and analysis of historical texts. Her work spans multiple domains including natural language processing for historical documents, historical cryptology, corpus development, and linguistic analysis of diachronic language change. She has made significant contributions to Swedish historical linguistics through her development of specialized resources and tools. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory of innovation in historical text processing, with recent work focusing on medieval scribal habits, named entity recognition in 19th century Swedish, rhetorical structure analysis of historical petitions, and historical cryptanalysis. These publications reveal a progression from foundational work on spelling normalization to increasingly sophisticated applications of NLP techniques to historical documents across multiple centuries. Dr. Pettersson has developed significant linguistic resources including the Swedish Diachronic Corpus and the HistCorp collection of historical corpora and tools. These resources have become essential for researchers working on historical Swedish language and provide standardized datasets for computational analysis of language change over time. Her collaborative work extends to international projects like the DECRYPT initiative for historical manuscript decryption and the development of specialized databases for historical ciphers. Through these projects, she has established herself as a key figure in the application of computational methods to historical linguistic materials and cryptological challenges.

• Computational Linguistics
• Digital Humanities
• Historical Linguistics
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Merja Kytö is a Senior Professor of English Language at Uppsala University, Sweden, specializing in English historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, and language variation and change. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere before her appointment at Uppsala. Research Interests Professor Kytö's research focuses on historical corpus linguistics, manuscript studies, and more recently, research ethics. Her work examines language variation and change across different periods, with particular expertise in Early and Late Modern English. She has made significant contributions to understanding spoken interaction in historical contexts, especially through courtroom discourse in the Old Bailey records. Her methodological approach combines corpus linguistics with historical sociolinguistics and pragmatics, often working with large collections of historical texts to trace linguistic developments over time. Recent work has expanded into examining questionable research practices in applied linguistics. Research Contributions Kytö's scholarly output demonstrates consistent evolution from historical corpus linguistics toward contemporary research ethics. Her most recent publications show a dual focus: continuing linguistic analysis of historical English (particularly intensifiers and courtroom discourse) while simultaneously developing frameworks for ethical research practices in linguistics. Scientific Recognition Co-editor of major reference works including "The Cambridge Handbook of English Historical Linguistics" Editor for the "Elements on History of English" series at Cambridge University Press Co-editor-in-chief of "Studia Neophilologica" Editor of the yearbook of the Royal Society of the Humanities at Uppsala Academic Leadership Professor Kytö has supervised numerous doctoral students and organized significant academic events, including the Sixth International Conference on Late Modern English (2017) and research ethics symposia (2022 and 2023). Her leadership extends to collaborative research projects that have produced major corpora like A Corpus of English Dialogues 1560-1760 (CED) and An Electronic Text Edition of Depositions 1560-1760 (ETED). Research Teams and Labs Kytö collaborates extensively with international researchers, particularly in projects examining historical English language use and research ethics. Her current work involves collaborations with scholars like Claudia Claridge, Ewa Jonsson, Tove Larsson, and Luke Plonsky on multiple fronts of linguistic research and ethical scholarship.

• English historical linguistics
• Corpus linguistics
• Language variation and change
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Staffan Fridell is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Scandinavian Languages, specializing in Nordic linguistic traditions and historical language development. His academic career has been dedicated to the study of Scandinavian languages with particular emphasis on place names, runic inscriptions, and etymological research. Professor Fridell's research interests span Scandinavian linguistics with a focus on toponymy (place name studies), runology, historical linguistics, and etymology. His work demonstrates deep engagement with Swedish dialectology and the evolution of Nordic languages over centuries. He has made significant contributions to understanding the linguistic patterns in Swedish geographical naming conventions, particularly regarding lake names, settlement names, and runic inscriptions. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals consistent focus on Scandinavian linguistic heritage, with particular attention to runic inscriptions, place name etymology, and historical language development. His work often bridges linguistic analysis with historical and archaeological contexts, examining how language reflects cultural and historical developments in Scandinavia. Many publications demonstrate methodological rigor in interpreting ancient texts and reconstructing historical linguistic patterns. Professor Fridell maintains an active scholarly presence through regular contributions to leading Scandinavian linguistic journals including Namn och bygd, Futhark, and Ortnamnssällskapets i Uppsala årsskrift. His collaborative work with scholars like Ingvar Svanberg and Mats G. Larsson demonstrates engagement with interdisciplinary research approaches. His academic service includes reviewing scholarly works in his field, contributing to academic discourse through critical evaluations of publications related to runology, Scandinavian linguistics, and historical language studies. Professor Fridell's extensive publication record spanning multiple decades reflects sustained scholarly productivity and contribution to the field of Scandinavian linguistic studies.

• Scandinavian Linguistics
• Place Name Studies
• Runology
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Bengt-Göran Martinsson is a Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Communication, Literature and Swedish (KLS) and the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS). His work centers on establishing literary didactics as a recognized academic research field within Swedish education. Department of Communication, Literature and Swedish (KLS): Focuses on media and communication studies, literary studies, Swedish language, Swedish as a second language, and subject didactics Department of Culture and Society (IKOS): Conducts research in humanities, social sciences and aesthetic subjects with interdisciplinary approaches His research interests focus on the establishment and professionalization of literary didactics as an academic discipline, examining how Swedish subject education defines its boundaries and content within educational systems. Martinsson investigates discourse patterns and field analysis to understand how educational subjects evolve institutionally. His recent publications analyze the tension between disciplinary knowledge and professional practice in Swedish language education, exploring how subject didactics establishes itself as a legitimate research field. The work reveals complex negotiations between academic scholarship and classroom practice in defining what constitutes valid knowledge for teaching Swedish. Recipient of 4.1 million SEK Swedish Research Council grant (2021-2025) for project "New wine in old bottles or old wine in new bottles? The establishment of Swedish subject didactics as a research field" Active editor of academic publications in language and literature didactics Martinsson leads research within the Pedagogical Work research environment focused on language and literature didactics, examining how educational practices evolve and institutionalize within teacher education and school systems. His work connects theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, contributing to the professional development of Swedish language educators.

• Literary Didactics
• Swedish Subject Didactics
• Language and Literature Education
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Kristina Danielsson is a Researcher at Linnaeus University , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Swedish Language . Her work focuses on multimodal literacy , science education , and multilingual learning practices , particularly in early childhood and primary education contexts. She leads interdisciplinary projects exploring how digital tools , physical objects , and multisensory representations facilitate meaning-making in linguistically diverse classrooms. Her research spans collaborations with the Linnaeus University Centre for Intermedial and Multimodal Studies (IMS) and the Digi Group , examining topics like: Transformation of representations in science pedagogy Metaphor use in disciplinary learning Development of digital animations for conceptual understanding Recent publications analyze: 2025: Hybrid learning activities for six-year-olds 2024: Disciplinary text structures in science 2023: Multimodal fairy tales and ecology education

• Multimodal Literacy
• Science Education
• Multilingual Education
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