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Stefan Helgesson is Professor of English Literary Studies at Stockholm University's Department of English since March 2011, previously serving as Associate Professor (2010-2011) and holding research positions at Uppsala University. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2018, he specializes in postcolonial and world literature with particular focus on South African and Brazilian contexts.
His research explores the intersections of postcolonial theory, world literature, and translation studies, examining how literary values circulate globally through cosmopolitan-vernacular exchanges. Helgesson investigates temporal dimensions in colonial contexts, linguistic decolonization, and the institutional frameworks shaping global literary production.
His publication portfolio reveals consistent engagement with Southern African literary traditions, transnational literary systems, and the theoretical frameworks governing world literature. Key themes include the ethics of historical representation, inequality in print culture, and the dynamics of language in postcolonial contexts.
- Major grant from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (2015) - largest single humanities grant in Swedish history (SEK 43.8M)
- Principal Investigator for 26-member research program 'Cosmopolitan and Vernacular Dynamics in World Literatures' (2016-2021)
As principal investigator for major research programs and recipient of substantial Swedish Research Council funding, Helgesson leads significant collaborative projects while supervising doctoral candidates. His editorial work on major handbooks establishes him as a key figure in shaping contemporary world literature studies.
