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Niklas Bernsand is a Lecturer and Doctoral Student at the Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University, under the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. He teaches in European Studies and Eastern and Central European Studies, and serves as a Programme Administrator and board secretary. His academic work bridges teaching, administration, and research, with a strong focus on Eastern Europe.
Education:
- PhD candidate in Eastern and Central European Studies, Lund University (dissertation: 'Between Czernowitz and Chernivtsi. Remembering pre-WWII cultural diversity in a Post-Soviet Western Ukrainian city')
His research interests include memory politics, cultural heritage, identity, and nationalism studies, particularly in post-Soviet Ukraine. He examines how historical diversity is remembered and instrumentalized in contemporary nation-building. His work often engages with minority identities, ethno-cultural coexistence, and public narratives in Eastern Europe.
The 15 most recent articles and activities reflect a consistent engagement with Ukrainian history, war memory, media discourse, and regional diversity. Themes span from Soviet legacies and minority soldiers in the Russian army to the accommodation of diversity in Ukraine and interethnic peace. His publications include academic reviews, public commentary, and policy-related outputs, often in Swedish and Nordic outlets.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards explicitly mentioned.
He actively supervises and contributes to research projects and networks, though no formal students are listed. His administrative roles include coordination of research networks and educational programs. He is involved in public outreach through lectures, media appearances, and conference participation, contributing to academic and societal debates on memory and identity.
Labs and Teams:
- Humanities Lab (affiliated via university structure)
- Research networks: ISTME, Rethinking Regional Studies, European Network Remembrance and Solidarity
- Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL), Section 5
