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Ulrika Gidlund is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education within Mid Sweden University, based in Sundsvall. Her academic work focuses on inclusive education systems, with particular expertise in supporting students with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties (EBD). She holds a doctoral degree from Mid Sweden University (2018) where her dissertation examined discourses around EBD inclusion in Swedish mainstream schools.
Gidlund's research spans multiple domains in educational psychology:
- Developing relational pedagogies for vocational education retention
- Teacher preparedness for inclusive classrooms
- Distance learning impacts on study strategies
- Systemic analysis of teacher shortages
- Literacy development in non-traditional settings
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) reveals strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies and policy-driven research. Dominant themes include EBD inclusion frameworks, teacher training gaps, and adaptive pedagogies during educational disruptions (e.g., pandemic transitions).
No scientific awards or prizes are documented in available materials.
While no specific student advisees or research grants are mentioned, Gidlund collaborates extensively with colleagues including Lena Boström (co-author on 8+ works). There is no indication of laboratory leadership or dedicated research teams in the provided materials.
