Marina Svensson

Marina Svensson is Professor of Modern China Studies and Head of Department at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University. She is also Director of Third Cycle Studies and Office Director at the Centre, and a member of Lund University’s Profile Area on Human Rights. Her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on human rights, cultural heritage, media, digital society, and academic freedom in contemporary China.

Research Interests: Her work spans visual cultures (documentary film, photography), digital ethnography, civic engagement, and youth issues in China. She explores how digital platforms enable or constrain voice and activism, and investigates the politics of cultural heritage and identity. Her recent focus includes academic freedom and its global implications.

Publications & Research Trends: Her recent publications (2019–2024) reflect a strong emphasis on digital China, youth, human rights, and academic freedom. She frequently publishes in journals related to media, heritage, and China studies, often combining ethnographic insights with policy analysis. Her work bridges academic research and public debate.

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Advising and Grants: She supervises PhD and master’s students and has led major research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, Sida, and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. Projects include 'Digital China,' 'Cultural Heritage,' 'Investigative Journalism,' and 'Legal Empowerment of the Poor.'

Labs and Teams: She co-leads the 'Lund Human Rights Research Hub' (LHRRH), an interdisciplinary network. She has collaborated with scholars across Sweden and internationally, particularly in projects involving law, media, and human rights in China.