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Niklas Bernsand is a Lecturer and Teaching staff member at the Department of European Studies, Lund University, with additional affiliations in Middle Eastern Studies, Russian Studies Section 5, and Hebrew Arabic Studies. He is also a Doctoral student at the Central and Eastern European Studies department.
His research interests focus on Post-Soviet Studies, Ukrainian Studies, Language Ideology, Memory Politics, and Ethno-cultural Diversity. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. His fingerprint analysis reveals expertise in Language Ideology (100%), Post-Soviet studies (100%), Swedish social sciences (100%), Ukrainian studies (75%), local studies (62%), intellectuals (62%), memory politics (50%), and Second World War studies (50%).
Bernsand's recent publications examine discrimination in Swedish newspapers from 1964-1983, minority soldiers in the Russian war in Ukraine, regional diversity in Ukraine, and Ukrainian-Russian ethnic relations. His research shows a strong focus on contemporary Eastern European politics, historical memory, and the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, with significant media engagement on these topics.
His scientific contributions include 52 research outputs across various formats including specialist publications, book chapters, articles, and media appearances. He has been involved in 6 research projects, including the International research network for Border Town studies and Rethinking Regional Studies: the Baltic-Black Sea Connection.
Bernsand has participated in 96 academic activities including public lectures, conferences, and media appearances, with recent engagements focusing on Ukrainian history, identity, and memory politics during the ongoing war. As a programme administrator in the Administration department, he also handles administrative responsibilities alongside his teaching and research duties.
