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Meike Wagner serves as a Professor in Theatre Studies at Stockholm University, where she is affiliated with the Department of Culture and Aesthetics. She previously held a position in Theatre Studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich before joining Stockholm University. Professor Wagner also holds the distinguished position of Secretary General of the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR), demonstrating her significant standing in the international academic community. Her research expertise spans multiple interconnected domains within theatre studies, with particular emphasis on mediality and theatre, performative bodies, performance art and contemporary theatre practices. She has made substantial contributions to reception theories, theatre theories, and the historical analysis of 19th century theatre. Her work frequently examines the relationship between theatre and revolution, exploring how theatrical practices both reflect and shape political consciousness and social transformation. Professor Wagner's interdisciplinary approach bridges historical scholarship with contemporary theoretical concerns, making her work relevant across multiple humanities disciplines. Professor Wagner has secured significant research funding, most notably an ERC Advanced Grant in 2020 for her project "Performing Citizenship. Social and Political Agency in Non-Professional Theatre Practice in Germany, France, Britain, Sweden and Switzerland (1780-1850)." This project investigates how amateur theatre around 1800 helped individuals develop their understanding of citizenship in emerging democracies. She previously led the "Performing Premodernity. Exploring Cultural Heritage through the Drottningholm Court Theatre" research project from 2013 to 2017, demonstrating her sustained commitment to historical theatre practices and their contemporary relevance. ERC Advanced Grant 2020 for "Performing Citizenship" research project Project leader for "Performing Premodernity" (2013-2017) Secretary General of the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR) As Secretary General of IFTR, Professor Wagner plays a pivotal role in shaping international theatre research agendas and facilitating global scholarly exchange. Her ERC-funded project represents a significant contribution to understanding the relationship between theatrical practice and civic identity formation during a critical historical period. Her leadership in these substantial research initiatives demonstrates her capacity to direct complex, multinational scholarly collaborations that bridge historical and contemporary concerns in theatre studies.

• Theatre Studies
• Mediality and Theatre
• Performative Bodies
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Patrick Prax is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Game Design, Uppsala University, specializing in participatory media and critical game studies. His research explores co-creation in digital games as alternative media, focusing on systemic sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and social justice frameworks within gaming ecosystems. PhD in Media Studies (Uppsala University, 2016) Co-chair, Game Studies Working Group at NordMedia Board member, Cultural Heritage Incubator (Swedish National Heritage Board) Key research areas include: Political economy critiques through game mechanisms (e.g., loot boxes) Reflexive approaches to digital game preservation Esports culture and leadership dynamics Media literacy and civic engagement through gaming Recent publications examine sustainability integration in game education, systemic issues in game monetization, and community-driven adaptations of Warhammer 40k. He actively engages with public discourse through TEDx talks, national media appearances (TV4, UNT24), and policy advisory roles.

• Game Design
• Sustainability
• Media Literacy
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Sandra Pauletto is a Professor in Media Technology specializing in Media Production and a Docent in Sound and Music Computing at the Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design (MID), School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She joined KTH in 2019 after positions at the University of York and University of Huddersfield in the UK. Her work bridges the gap between artistic sound practices and technological innovation in the field of sonic interaction design. Pauletto holds a Physics degree (MPhys(Hons)) from Manchester and a Music degree in Classical Guitar from Conservatorio "G.Tartini" in Trieste, Italy. She completed her MSc and PhD in Music Technology at the University of York, UK, where her doctoral thesis focused on "Interactive non-speech auditory display of multivariate data." Her interdisciplinary background informs her approach to sound and media research. Her primary research interests focus on sound and music computing, media production, sound design, sonic interaction design, and sonification . She investigates how sound communicates both functional information (e.g., a car door shutting) and aesthetic qualities (e.g., the type of car) in interactive contexts. Her current projects apply these principles to sustainability challenges like energy consumption monitoring and environmental awareness, as well as health communication applications. She has developed methods that combine historical sound design practices with contemporary computing techniques to create more effective sonic interfaces. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward applying sound design to address societal challenges, particularly through projects like SonicFunc (developing sound design methods for everyday life) and SoniHED (Sonification of Health and Environmental Data). Her work increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with experts in astronomy, environmental science, and public health to develop effective sonic interfaces for complex data. She has received funding for significant research projects including: The SonicFunc project (Principal Investigator), developing new sound design methods for the digital society The SCORe Project (Principal Investigator), using sonification to communicate public health risk data SoniHED: Conference on Sonification of Health and Environmental Data (funded by Wellcome Trust) Chronic health issues of adolescents project (funded by Centre for Chronic Diseases and Disorders) As an educator and mentor, Pauletto has served as Principal Supervisor for 5 completed PhD students and is currently Associate Supervisor for 1 PhD student. She has extensive teaching experience across all academic levels and has held management roles including Deputy Head of the MID Division at KTH and Programme Director for the MA/MSc in Postproduction with specialisation in Sound Design. She has also been a member of the Peer Review College for the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council and an expert reviewer for EU FP7 and H2020 programmes. She leads the SonicFunc research group which investigates sound function, aesthetics, and interaction in media production to create effective sonic interaction design for everyday life. Her team includes postdoctoral researchers like Rod Selfridge and PhD students working on projects related to sustainability, health communication, and innovative sound design methodologies. She has also organized multiple conferences including the SoniHED conference series and guest edited special journal issues on data sonification and sound design.

• Sound and Music Computing
• Media Production
• Sound Design
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Hedvig Mårdh is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Karlstad University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She is affiliated with the Department of Political, Historical, Religious and Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on cultural heritage, museums, exhibitions, and the intersection of art history with silent film and theatre studies. Mårdh has been part of Karlstad University since 2019 and previously held a Researcher position at Uppsala University's Centre for Gender Studies (2019–2023). She serves as Director of Studies at Karlstad and is a member of KuFo (Culture Studies research group). Her work explores topics like the transformation of psychiatric hospitals into residential areas and the cultural memory of the Gustavian era. Mårdh is on the editorial board of Konsthistorisk tidskrift and involved with NORDIK, the Nordic Association for Art Historians. Education: PhD in Art History (2017, Uppsala University), with a thesis examining the Swedish Gustavian style’s cultural heritage and neoclassical revivals. She holds a strong academic background in art history and cultural studies. Research interests emphasize cultural heritage management, museum studies, and historical authenticity. Her funded projects include studies on psychiatric hospital transformations (Swedish National Heritage Board 2017–2019; Formas 2020–2023). Key publications include Komplext kulturarv: från psykiatriskt sjukhus till bostadsområde (2021) and recent work on Hedvig von Numers’ play linked to Gustavian cultural memory (2024). Her articles span interdisciplinary topics from silent film authenticity to scenographic interventions in historic sites. Mårdh’s work bridges academic research with practical cultural heritage preservation, emphasizing public engagement and historical reinterpretation.

• Cultural Heritage
• Museums
• Exhibitions
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Eva Österlind is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Teaching and Learning, leading the Drama for Learning research group - Sweden's premier drama research environment. Her work focuses on integrating drama/theatre pedagogy with sustainability education and social change initiatives across Nordic educational systems. Stockholm University, Department of Teaching and Learning Research Group: Drama for Learning Academic Focus: Drama Pedagogy, Sustainability Education Global collaborations: Athens, Helsinki, Stockholm drama workshops Her research explores drama's unique capacity to bridge emotional and cognitive learning barriers, particularly in sustainability education. Recent publications analyze drama workshops' effectiveness in fostering interconnectedness and perspective expansion through embodied, collective practices. Comparative studies across Nordic countries reveal institutional challenges in establishing drama as an autonomous research discipline. Eva's 15+ recent publications examine drama's role in civic education, health promotion, and curriculum reform. Key themes include Theatre of the Oppressed's potential for social transformation, arts-based sustainable development strategies, and the interplay between educational context and learning outcomes in drama interventions. While specific scientific awards aren't documented in the provided texts, her work has been featured in international conferences and publications including Research in Drama Education and Education Sciences . She emphasizes collaborative teaching approaches between subject specialists and drama pedagogues for maximizing educational impact.

• Drama Education
• Sustainable Development in Higher Education
• Arts-based Teaching Methods
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Vicky Angelaki is a Professor at Mid Sweden University’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences since January 2020. With 15 years of full-time academic experience in the UK (University of Reading, University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University), she specializes in interdisciplinary literary and theatre studies, focusing on societal/political intersections, environmental humanities, cultural sociology, and contemporary British drama. BA (Hons) English, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2003) MA Drama & Theatre, Royal Holloway (2005) PhD Drama & Theatre, Royal Holloway (2009) Her research explores theatre’s role in addressing climate crisis , digital environments, and sociopolitical issues. Recent projects include Performing Interspaces: Social Fluidities in Contemporary Theatre (RJ-funded monograph, 2022) and co-editing the Palgrave Macmillan series Adaptation in Theatre and Performance . She leads the Political Literatures research network at Mid Sweden University. Recent publications and presentations analyze environmental dystopias , gendered geopolitics in classical adaptations, and pandemic-era theatre pedagogy. Her work synthesizes ecocritical frameworks with performance studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies and international collaboration . RJ Sabbatical Grant (2022) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018) She teaches courses on Literature and Crisis , Contemporary Anglophone Theatre , and Political Literatures , supervising PhD candidates in collaboration with the University of Reading. Professional affiliations include the European Theatre Research Network, International Federation for Theatre Research, and assessment roles for Uppsala University’s KoF24 research evaluation.

• Drama and Theatre Studies
• Environmental Humanities
• Cultural Sociology
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Petra Dotlacilová is a researcher at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics at Stockholm University , leading the research project "The Fabrication of Performance: Processes and Politics of Costume-Making in the 18th-Century" funded by the Swedish Research Council. Her work bridges theatre studies, material culture, and digital humanities. Research Focus: Dotlacilová's project investigates 18th-century theatre costumes as political and ideological artifacts, analyzing their materiality and connection to power structures in Paris (1748-1789) and Stockholm (1788-1792). The research employs material culture studies and self-fashioning theories, supported by a new digital database linking ten French and Swedish archives. Awards: Swedish Research Council grant for "The Fabrication of Performance" project

• Theatre studies
• Costume history
• Material culture
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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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Helena Bodin is a Professor at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics, Stockholm University. She specializes in Literary History, focusing on literature’s intersections with cultural, linguistic, and religious boundaries. Her research examines modernist and premodern texts, particularly their engagement with Byzantine Orthodox traditions and multilingual contexts in cities like Constantinople/Istanbul. Bodin is affiliated with research groups such as Forum Modernism and the Seminar of Premodern Texts. Her work explores themes of cultural semiotics, intermediality, and translation studies, often analyzing how literature navigates political, ideological, and linguistic complexities. Notable projects include studies on Constantinople’s multilingual literary world and the role of diplomatic narratives. She contributes to Nordic literary translingualism debates and has published extensively on topics ranging from Byzantine hymnography to modernist writers’ engagement with multicultural environments. Her research bridges literary analysis with archival studies, as seen in her exploration of the Gunnar Ekelöf Room’s memorial archives. Bodin’s publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, blending cultural history, theology, and material textuality.

• Literary History
• Cultural Semiotics
• Intermedial Studies
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Nadi Tofighian is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at Linnaeus University's Department of Film and Literature, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a PhD from Stockholm University (2013) and has held positions at Stockholm University, De La Salle University Manila, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University (2015-2016). His research focuses on colonial history, early cinema, and postcolonial theory, particularly examining U.S. colonial territories' film histories. His current project, 'Let the American Show You,' explores cinema's role as a colonial tool in the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam, and Hawaii. Teaching includes courses on film analysis, documentary film, and global cinema. Research integrates archival materials from newspapers, government records, and early film exhibitions to analyze U.S. colonial practices. His interdisciplinary work bridges cinema studies, socio-cultural history, and postcolonial theory, contributing to non-Western cinema historiography. Publications span early cinema in Southeast Asia, transnational film distribution, and colonial film studies. He serves as a special issues editor for Early Popular Visual Culture and on the board of the Swedish Film Institute. His work highlights how early film reinforced racial hierarchies and colonial narratives, while also addressing Hollywood's global cultural dominance roots.

• Colonial History
• Early Cinema
• Film Distribution
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Doris Posch is an Associate Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Karlstad University (SE) and holds dual roles as Deputy Head and Senior Scientist at the Inter-University Organization Arts & Knowledges at Paris Lodron University Salzburg and Mozarteum University Salzburg (AT). She is a visiting lecturer at multiple institutions including the University of Vienna and the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Doris is Co-Founder of the curatorial collective CineCollective and co-directed the International Film Festival Kaleidoskop in Vienna from 2019–2023. Her research focuses on decolonial perspectives, Caribbean cultural theory, and transdisciplinary practices in film and visual arts. Education: PhD in Theatre, Film and Media Studies from the University of Vienna (2021), studies at Université de Montréal and Université Libre de Bruxelles, and Critical Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. She has held fellowships at NYU, Concordia University, and the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Research interests include global film aesthetics, curatorial studies, and the intersection of art, politics, and decolonization. Recent lectures and workshops have explored topics like collective curatorial practices, queer-feminist art collectives, and postcolonial film historiography. Scientific Awards: Austrian Academy of Sciences Fellowship (dates unspecified), Marietta Blau Fellowship (2015–2019). Teaching spans courses on decolonial film theory, African and Caribbean cinemas, and transcultural art practices across institutions like University of Vienna and University of Art and Design Linz. Her academic work bridges theory and practice through film festivals, curation, and collaborative art projects.

• Global Film and Media Theory
• Curatorial Studies
• Contemporary Art
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Anders Hagberg is a Professor of Musical Performance/Improvisation at the University of Gothenburg's Department of Music, School of Music, Performing Arts and Theatre. His work bridges multiple disciplines, emphasizing improvisation, cross-cultural collaboration, and spatial acoustics. Hagberg has performed globally, collaborating with artists from India, Japan, South Korea, the U.S., West Africa, and Brazil. His research explores modal harmony, musical presence, and acoustics in performance, fostering international projects and educational tools to enhance musicians' creativity. Key collaborations include projects with Scandinavian, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Korean artists, as well as boundary-pushing performances at venues like the Show of Hands Festival (Istanbul) and the National Flute Association Convention (San Antonio). His work integrates dance, visual arts, and interdisciplinary practices, with recent highlights including the 2024 European Low Flutes Festival and solo concerts in Washington DC. Notable publications include works on Mussorgsky adaptations and spatial composition, reflecting his dedication to expanding musical boundaries. Hagberg's performances and workshops emphasize innovative pedagogy and global artistic exchange, positioning him as a leading figure in contemporary musical performance.

• Improvisation
• Musical Performance
• Boundary-Crossing Collaborations
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Ulf Friberg serves as a University Lecturer and Director of Acting Education at Luleå University of Technology, holding a Ph.D. in Stage Design. He is affiliated with the Department of Music, Media and Theatre within the School of Arts, where his research focuses on scenic presentation and theatrical performance practices. Dr. Friberg's research interests center on the intersection of stage design and dramatic interpretation, with particular emphasis on master-apprentice relationships in performing arts education, contemporary theatrical presentation, and audiovisual design. His work explores how scenic elements shape narrative interpretation and audience engagement in modern theatre productions. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory in both artistic creation and academic analysis of performance. The works span from practical artistic outputs like Mother Goose: The Epilogue (2024) to scholarly examinations of pedagogical approaches in performing arts education, revealing his dual commitment to creative practice and theoretical understanding of theatrical presentation. As Director of Acting Education, Friberg oversees the development and implementation of acting curriculum while mentoring emerging theatre professionals. His leadership in the department shapes the educational direction for future performers and theatre practitioners at Luleå University of Technology. Friberg's professional activities include significant contributions to Swedish television drama, having appeared as an actor in productions such as Gåsmamman: Epilogen (2024), demonstrating his active engagement with contemporary performance media beyond academic settings.

• Performing Arts
• Stage Design
• Theatre
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Stefan Östersjö is Professor of Musical Performance and Head of Subject at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, where he leads GEMM (Gesture, Embodiment and Machines in Music), an interdisciplinary research cluster. He holds a position within the Department of Music, Media and Theatre, part of the Department of Economics, Technology, Arts and Society. Östersjö's academic career spans both research and practical music performance, with significant contributions to artistic research methodology and transcultural musical practices. His research focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, method development, and knowledge creation through the interaction between musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, music education, and computational approaches. Östersjö has been instrumental in developing the role of artistic research in method development, particularly through his work on transcultural musicianship and ecological sound practices. His research interests reveal a commitment to bridging academic inquiry with practical musical exploration. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows a consistent focus on artistic research methodologies, transcultural musical practices, sound ecology, and the relationship between gesture and sonic production. His work demonstrates a sophisticated integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches to understanding musical performance, with particular attention to the embodied and ecological dimensions of musical practice. Östersjö's publications span both scholarly journals and creative practice outputs, reflecting his dual commitment to academic rigor and artistic innovation. Östersjö has received significant research funding, including multiple projects from the Swedish Research Council, MAW, AHRC, and as a Research Fellow at the Orpheus Institute in Belgium (2009-2019). His current research continues to explore the intersections of artistic practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge production in musical contexts. As a performer, Östersjö is a leading classical guitarist specializing in contemporary music, with over twenty CD releases and extensive international touring. He has collaborated with major composers and artists across disciplines, including choreographers, filmmakers, and visual artists. His performance career includes founding The Six Tones (2006-present), membership in the Landscape Quartet, and former leadership of Ensemble Ars Nova (1995-2012). Östersjö has worked with renowned conductors including Lothar Zagrosek, Peter Eötvös, Mario Venzago and Andrew Manze.

• Music Performance
• Artistic Research
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Kiki Lindell is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University, specializing in Shakespeare studies and English literature pedagogy. She teaches courses including English: Academic Writing (ENGA31), English Literature (ENGE12), and English: Level 1-2 (ENGA04, ENGA22). ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3298-1064 Contact: kiki.lindell@englund.lu.se | +46 070 820 88 16 Office: SOL:H324a, Helgonabacken 12, Lund | Postal: Box 201, 221 00 Lund Her research focuses on Shakespearean performance history, Nordic adaptations of Shakespeare, and pedagogical approaches to teaching early modern drama. She explores interdisciplinary intersections between literary analysis, performance practice, and cultural reception. Recent activities include presenting at the 2023 ESRA Conference in Budapest, delivering invited talks on drama-based pedagogy, and podcast appearances for "Allt du velat veta" discussing Shakespeare's cultural legacy.

• Shakespeare Studies
• English Literature
• Teaching Methodology
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