Ulla Rahbek

Ulla Rahbek is an Associate Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies at the University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on postcolonial literature, Black Britain, multicultural British literature, and refugee narratives.

Education

• Doctor Artium, University of Bergen (2007)
• cand.philol (English), University of Bergen (1991–1993)
• Norwegian studies, Agder District College (1990)
• Psychology & Philosophy, University of Oslo (1989–1990)
• Diploma in English Studies, Polytechnic of Central London (1988–1989)

Rahbek’s research examines the intersection of ethics and aesthetics in postcolonial and refugee literature. Recent work analyzes temporalities in migration narratives, crisis representations in contemporary fiction, and theoretical advancements in postcolonial studies. Her publications span journal articles, book chapters, and monographs addressing postcolonial theory, Black British literature, and refugee discourse.

Her academic network includes collaborations with institutions like Brown University and the University of Bergen. Rahbek teaches courses in

• Postcolonial Studies
• British Literature & Culture
• Text Analysis

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