Hedvig Widmalm

Hedvig Widmalm is an Assistant Professor at the Unit of Economic History, Umeå University, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on early modern social and economic history, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics, urban practices, and cultural materiality.

• Key Research Themes:
  • Gender roles in pre-industrial economies
  • Material culture of health practices
  • Urban social stratification
  • Female entrepreneurship in mining communities

Recent publications include interdisciplinary analyses of consumer behavior in Stockholm (2023) and gender-specific health practices in Sweden (2024). She actively contributes to historical scholarship through collaborations and peer-reviewed outputs.