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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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Johan Alfredsson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion at the University of Gothenburg. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning from 2008 to the present, including several works scheduled for 2025 publication. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement across literary studies, cultural analysis, and educational theory. Alfredsson's research focuses primarily on Nordic poetry, with particular emphasis on contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian poetic traditions. His scholarly interests include the political dimensions of poetic language, children's literature and poetry, gender studies in literature, multilingual poetry, and the relationship between poetry and environmental concerns. He frequently explores how poetic language functions in educational contexts, particularly in relation to children's development and literacy. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a trajectory toward increasingly interdisciplinary work that connects poetry with broader social, political, and environmental concerns. Alfredsson demonstrates particular interest in ecopoetry, the role of poetry in addressing contemporary social polarization, and the performative potential of poetic language in children's literature. His scholarship often examines specific poets including Kristina Lugn, Ursula Andkjær Olsen, Ida Börjel, and Cia Rinne. Alfredsson frequently collaborates with other scholars, as evidenced by co-authored publications including "Poesins platser" with Julia Pennlert and "Kjønnskrift/Kønskrift/Könskrift" with Hadle Oftedal Andersen and Susanne Kemp. His work appears in both Swedish and international academic venues, reflecting his engagement with both national and global scholarly conversations.

• Nordic Poetry
• Contemporary Literature
• Children's Literature
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Martin Hårdstedt is Professor of History at Umeå University's Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, specializing in Nordic military and political history with particular focus on Finland. He serves as Head of Advanced Level (Master's) and maintains strong connections with Åbo Akademi University in Finland. His research spans military, social and political history from the 18th century through the Napoleonic era to World War II, with special expertise in the Finnish War 1808-09 and Norwegian collaboration during WWII. Current projects include analyzing Nordic behavior during the Crimean War (1854-56) and preparing a 2026 book on Trondheim collaboration 1940-45. Hårdstedt's publications reveal consistent thematic focus on war as a human phenomenon and civil-military interactions. His work shows increasing emphasis on contemporary relevance, particularly drawing parallels between historical Nordic conflicts and modern Ukrainian-Russia dynamics. Recent scholarship demonstrates methodological evolution from traditional military history toward interdisciplinary approaches incorporating social history and geopolitical analysis. Clio Prize (2009) for 'The Finnish War 1808-1809' Regular contributor to Nordic bilateral leadership programs (Sweden-Finland, Sweden-Latvia, Sweden-Lithuania) Co-founder of Militärhistoriepodden (2019), reaching 150+ episodes by 2025 Hårdstedt actively supervises doctoral students and has taught at all academic levels since 1995. His public engagement includes lecturing for the Swedish Royal Family, media commentary, and collaboration with historical associations like Oravais Historical Association. He contributes significantly to historical popularization through radio, television, and major publications including 'Swedish Battlefields' (2003).

• Military History
• Nordic History
• Finnish History
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Joacim Hansson is a Professor of Library and Information Science at Linnaeus University, Sweden. He teaches at doctoral and master's levels in Library and Information Science and the Digital Humanities program. His research focuses on Knowledge Organization (classification research), Document Studies (digital representation of cultural heritage), and Library Research (institutional identity of libraries). He is affiliated with the Centre for Digital Humanities and the Critical Knowledge Organization Research Group. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Librarianship and Information Science and is a Senior Associate Fellow at the International Institute of Hermeneutics. His work explores the intersection of classification systems, cultural heritage, and political influences on libraries. He has led projects such as 'Cultivating Information, Organizing Culture' and contributes to initiatives like EUniWell (European University for Well-Being). His publications analyze topics like bibliographic classification's societal role, public libraries in political turmoil, and Jewish library systems' philosophical foundations. He has authored books including Dewey och de svenska biblioteken and De ordnade böckernas folk . His research underscores libraries' democratic roles and the ethical dimensions of information organization. Education: Holds a PhD in Library and Information Science from Gothenburg University (1999) and a licentiate in library studies (1998). His doctoral work examined Swedish library classification systems' societal discourses. Grants and Projects: Leads the 'Cultivating Information' project and contributes to the ReSource graduate school on digital source criticism. Collaborates internationally on classification and cultural heritage digitization.

• Library and Information Science
• Knowledge Organization
• Document Studies
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Malena Janson is a Lecturer at the Department of Child and Youth Studies , Stockholm University , specializing in children's culture and moving image media. Her work spans teaching, research, and public engagement across multiple disciplines. Swedish Film Institute network member for film educational research Steering group member of BIN Norden (Nordic children's culture network) Co-editor on multiple children's culture anthologies Research Focus : Historical and contemporary children's film/TV aesthetics Child figure functions in moving images Child-animal relationships in media Narrative liminality and phantasmagoria Norm criticism in visual culture Adaptation and transmediality Recent Publications address Swedish children's cinema history, Bergman film analysis, and media's role in shaping democratic citizenship. Articles since 2022 explore posthumanist narratives and eco-activism in children's television. Teaching Materials developed for Swedish Film Institute include guides for films like Heartstone , Your Name , and Matilda , emphasizing aesthetic learning and critical thinking.

• Children's Film Studies
• Children's Television Studies
• Film Pedagogy
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Tobias Pontara is a Professor of Aesthetics at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. His research spans music philosophy, film music analysis, and mediatized representations of classical music. He has led major projects like Classical Music for a Mediatized World (2018-2023) and currently directs Conspiracy Soundtracks (2023-2026/27), examining audiovisual conspiracy communication. He is a key supervisor in the interdisciplinary research school The Future of Democracy (2023-2027). PhD in Musicology (2007): Letters From the World of Autonomous Music Senior roles: Deputy Head of Research (2018-2021), Academic Appointments Board member (2023–present) Podcast co-host: Film Worlds (2020–2022) His research connects music's epistemological role in: Shaping perceptions of reality Audiovisual conspiracy documentaries Cultural construction of classical music Gender and identity dynamics in film Mediatization of musical practices Publications include a Routledge monograph on Tarkovsky's soundtracks and articles in Music and the Moving Image , International Review of the Aesthetics and Sociology of Music , and conference proceedings. Teaching covers music history, cultural theory, and gender perspectives across multiple programs.

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Media Studies
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Piia Posti is a Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies with a postcolonial focus at Linnaeus University since 2007. She currently serves as Head of the Department of Film and Literature and is a member of the Linnaeus University Centre for Concurrences in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies and the Centre for Childhood Research in Literature, Language and Learning (CHILLL) . PhD in English Literature from Stockholm University (2005) Doctoral thesis: Relationship between landscape, visuality, and exile in Gerald Murnane's writings Research Interests : Postcolonial theory, feelgood literature, children's literature, popular culture, and entrepreneurship in cultural contexts. Her recent work explores Bridgerton as speculative romance, Jane Austen's Mansfield Park through colonial connections, and feelgood literature as a reflection of 21st-century gender dynamics. Publications & Projects : Co-edited the anthology Speglingar av feelgood (2022) and authored the 2024 article Feelgood Literature: Entrepreneurial Robinsonades for the 21st Century Woman . Current projects include postcolonial analysis of Jane Austen and entrepreneurship in feelgood narratives. Teaching Contributions : Developed Sweden's first university course on feelgood literature (2022) and courses on the Nobel Prize, postcolonial studies, and Jane Austen. Her teaching integrates gender studies and cultural sociology perspectives. Leadership Roles : Head of Film and Literature Department (2023-), member of The Cultural University reference group (2024-), and Education Board member (2022).

• Postcolonial Theory
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Feelgood Literature
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Jessica Sjöholm Skrubbe is a Professor in Art History at Stockholm University's Department of Culture and Aesthetics. She coordinates research in Art History and serves as an editor for Konsthistorisk tidskrift/Journal of Art History . As titular member of the Comité International d'Histoire de l'Art (CIHA) , she contributes to international art historical discourse. Education: PhD in Art History (Uppsala University, 2007) Positions: Acting Senior Lecturer, Uppsala University (2003-2009) Research Fellow, Stockholm University (2010-2012) Research Focus: Intersects three key areas: modern art's transnational networks , feminist interventions in art historiography and curatorial practices , and public art's evolving role in urban spaces . Her work challenges conventional narratives about Swedish modernism's Paris-centric focus while examining gendered aspects of artistic mobility. Recent Publications: Analyze transnational artistic practices, feminist art histories, and public art's political dimensions. Notable projects include Swedish artists en route (funded by Swedish Research Council) and studies on Nell Walden's collaborative modernism. Articles span topics like avant-garde postal networks and gendered spatial dynamics in art museums. Collaborative Work: Participates in multiple international research networks, including Transitive Modernities/Modernisms in Transit and Forum modernism at Stockholm University. Serves on advisory boards for projects like The Feminist Legacy in Art Museums and book series published by Stockholm University Press.

• Art History
• Feminism
• Transnationalism
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Maria Karlsson is a Senior Lecturer in Rhetoric at the Department of Literature, Uppsala University. She holds a Ph.D. in Literary Studies and has built her academic career around Scandinavian literature, rhetoric, and audience studies. Her work bridges literary scholarship with contemporary media analysis, particularly focusing on vulnerability as a productive resource in cultural expression. Her research primarily centers on vulnerability in Scandinavian art and culture, with particular attention to how audiences interact with literary and media works. She has conducted extensive studies on Selma Lagerlöf's reception, analyzing over 40,000 letters sent to the author between 1891-1940. Her work explores how 'ordinary' people, particularly from working-class backgrounds, used vulnerability as a rhetorical strategy when corresponding with the famous writer. She also investigates true crime media, art scandals, and the intersection of affect theory with cultural production. Karlsson's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on vulnerability as a framework for understanding cultural production and reception. Her work spans historical literary analysis (particularly on Selma Lagerlöf), contemporary media studies (especially true crime radio documentaries), and interdisciplinary cultural theory. She frequently examines how vulnerability functions both as a rhetorical strategy employed by audiences and as a productive element in artistic creation, particularly within the context of Scandinavian welfare states. Karlsson currently leads two major research projects funded by The Swedish Research Council: 'True crime on the air' (2021-2023), examining crime representation in Swedish radio documentaries, and 'The scandal syndrome' (2023-2025), analyzing the aesthetics and politics of art scandals. Previously, she worked as a researcher at The Centre for Gender Studies at Uppsala University and co-edited the significant volume 'Vulnerability in Scandinavian Art and Culture' (2020). Her teaching focuses on graduate-level courses where theories of vulnerability play a central role, including ecocriticism, narratives from precarious suburbs, gender/queer theory, and autofiction. Her academic journey began with her 2002 dissertation on melodrama in Selma Lagerlöf's novels, establishing her long-standing engagement with this important Scandinavian author.

• Literary Studies
• Rhetoric
• Narration
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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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Ingrid Ryberg is a Senior Lecturer in Aesthetics at the University of Gothenburg. Her research and publications focus on queer film culture, Swedish cinema history, feminist theory, and LGBTQ+ media. She has presented at major conferences like the Society for Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS) and the Nordic Queer Cinema series. Ryberg's work explores intersections of queer theory, feminist film criticism, and cultural memory, particularly in her analysis of Swedish documentary filmmakers from the 1970s-1980s. She has collaborated with scholars such as Anu Koivunen and Katariina Kyrölä on projects examining affect and vulnerability in media cultures. Her recent publications analyze topics like Ingmar Bergman's cinematic legacy, the role of women in Swedish film history, and the politics of representation in LGBTQ+ film festivals. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conferences and journal articles in fields like Journal of Scandinavian Cinema and MAI: Feminism & Visual Culture .

• Queer Film Culture
• Swedish Cinema
• Feminist Theory
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Jonas Nordin serves as Professor of Book and Library History and Assistant Head of Department with responsibility for research and doctoral education at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, where he also manages the Division of Book History. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions, including Stockholm University where he holds an associate professorship in history, and the Royal Library/The National Library of Sweden where he worked from 2007-2018. Nordin earned his PhD in history from Stockholm University, establishing the foundation for his specialized expertise in early modern European history. His educational trajectory has uniquely positioned him to examine the complex interplay between political structures, cultural production, and knowledge dissemination during transformative historical periods. Nordin's research program centers on the critical intersection of book history, library history, and political history during the 17th and 18th centuries, with particular emphasis on Scandinavian contexts. His groundbreaking work on Sweden's Freedom of the Press Ordinance of 1766 has established him as a leading authority on early press freedom developments. Nordin frequently employs a methodological approach that combines political history with cultural history, revealing how visual representations, censorship mechanisms, and intellectual networks shaped national identity formation. His extensive scholarship on Erik Dahlbergh's Suecia antiqua et hodierna demonstrates his commitment to reevaluating historical works beyond simplistic characterizations of propaganda, instead revealing their complex historical significance. Analysis of Nordin's recent scholarly output reveals a consistent interdisciplinary focus spanning history, law, political science, and cultural studies. His publications demonstrate remarkable depth in examining the historical development of freedom of expression, particularly through multiple angles on Sweden's pioneering 1766 legislation. A distinctive feature of his work is the seamless integration of visual culture analysis with political history, as evidenced by his studies of Dahlbergh's topographical works and private library collections. Nordin's research also extends to scholarly networks of the Linnaean era and the complex relationship between Sweden and Finland before 1809, showcasing his ability to connect micro-historical studies with broader historical narratives. Principal investigator for Royal Library's Suecia antiqua et hodierna digitization project (2011-2016) Author of successful UNESCO World Heritage nomination for Swedish Freedom of the Press Ordinance (2023 designation) President of the Swedish Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Co-editor of significant volumes including 'Media and Mediation in the Eighteenth Century' and 'The Baltic Battle of Books' As Manager of Research and Research Education, Nordin oversees doctoral programs and research activities within his department. His teaching portfolio includes ABMM50 (Library and Information Studies), BBHK02 (Book History), ETNK02 (Ethnology), ILHK03 (History of Ideas), and MUVK02 (Musicology). Beyond his institutional responsibilities, Nordin actively engages with public history through media appearances, including participation in SVT's 'History of Sweden' series and contributions to digital archives like the 'Visiteurs de Versailles' database. Nordin's scholarly approach bridges traditional historical methods with digital humanities techniques, exemplified by his creation of a seamless digital wallpaper of all Suecia antiqua et hodierna images. His current research directions suggest continued exploration of media and mediation in the eighteenth century, with potential expansion into innovative digital approaches to historical materials and deeper examination of connections between visual culture, political power, and intellectual networks.

• Book History
• Library History
• 17th Century History
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Pelle Snickars is a Professor of Digital Cultures at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities. His research sits at the intersection of media studies, media history, and digital humanities, with a particular focus on digital cultural heritage and the historical dimensions of digital media. Snickars has established himself as a leading scholar in Scandinavian media studies with significant contributions to understanding the evolution of media technologies and their societal impacts. His research interests span digital cultures, media history, digital humanities, cultural heritage, and digital archives. Snickars approaches these fields with both contemporary and historical perspectives, examining how digital technologies transform cultural heritage practices while also investigating the historical precedents for today's digital media landscape. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital archiving and cultural preservation. The trajectory of Snickars' recent publications reveals a growing emphasis on computational methods in media history research. His work increasingly incorporates digital tools for analyzing large historical datasets, as evidenced by projects like the Swedish Parliament Corpus and the Video Reuse Detector. While maintaining strong foundations in traditional media history, his research demonstrates a clear evolution toward methodologically innovative approaches that combine historical scholarship with digital analysis techniques. Snickars currently leads multiple significant research initiatives including the 'Modern Times 1936' project (funded by Riksbankens jubileumsfond) which uses digital methods to explore historical media materials in new ways, and he coordinates the national DIGARV research program (funded by the Swedish Research Council) focused on digitization and accessibility of cultural heritage collections. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in cultural heritage institutions. His laboratory and team work primarily through the Lund University research environment, collaborating with the Lund Centre for the History of Knowledge (LUCK) and other interdisciplinary research groups. These collaborations create a vibrant research ecosystem where media historians, computer scientists, and cultural heritage professionals work together to develop new approaches to digital cultural heritage.

• Digital Cultures
• Media History
• Digital Humanities
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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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Anna Swärdh is an Associate Professor (Docent) in the Department of English at Stockholm University, where she has been teaching since 2020. Previously, she taught at Uppsala, Kalmar, Örebro, and Karlstad universities. She teaches and supervises students at all academic levels, primarily in literature but also in academic writing. Dr. Swärdh received her PhD from Uppsala University in 2003 with a dissertation titled "Rape and Religion in English Renaissance Literature," which examined four literary texts against the background of religious controversies following the English Reformation. Her research focuses on early modern literature and culture, with particular emphasis on how texts from this period have been received over time. In recent years, she has increasingly explored early-modern connections and exchanges between England and Sweden. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent engagement with rhetorical strategies in early modern texts, gender studies, and cross-cultural diplomatic exchanges during the Renaissance period. Her publications reveal a trajectory from focused literary analysis of Shakespeare and his contemporaries toward broader cultural-historical investigations of Anglo-Swedish relations. The most recent works increasingly examine female agency within patriarchal structures, diplomatic representation, and the material dimensions of early modern communication including letters, portraits, and architectural spaces. Dr. Swärdh serves as Treasurer and board member of SWESSE (The Swedish Society for the Study of English) and as Vice-President and board member of NAES (The Nordic Association of English Studies). She has received significant research funding from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) for multiple projects, including 'The Emulative Complaint: Imitation and Innovation in Late Elizabethan Complaint Poetry' (ref. 421-2006-1612) and the ongoing 'The Rhetoric of Patronage: Cultural Imprints of Helena, Marchioness of Northampton' (ref. 2016-01521), which examines cultural imprints left by the Swedish-born Helena, Marchioness of Northampton (1549–1635).

• Early Modern Literature
• Early Modern Culture
• Literary Reception Studies
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